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Capricorn Conservation Council is the peak environmental group for the
Central Queensland Region including Capricornia.  
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Tanby Trees Save the Tanby Road Trees. A small but vocal crowd gathered on Tanby Road  to protest the imminent removal of a stand of trees by Rockhampton Regional Council. >> Great Keppel Island Plan 1 stopped by the Qld Coordinator General, plan 2 stopped by the Federal Minister for Environment, Heritage and the Arts.  What next?  More >>>
Coral
Climate change and coral reefs Climate change Is happening under the water as well as in the air and on the land. More>>>
Water quality in the Fitzroy River Clean drinking water is a basic necessity for a healthy community.  Should we allow mining companies to pollute it?  More >>>
Coal mining The issue of coal mining polarises communities.  Is it just a question of jobs or the environment or is there more to be considered?  Can we find a middle way? More>>> Vegetation clearing What can you do if you see an instance of illegal vegetation clearing?  Find out how to take action.   More >>>
Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) The race is on to deliver Australia's first LNG from coal seam gas (CSG) and it's happening from the Port of Gladstone.  What are the environmental costs?   More >>> Connors Dam The proposed Connors River Dam will tame one of the last remaining wild rivers in Central Qld.  What is it all about, who benefits and what are the impacts?  More >>>
World Wetlands Day World Wetlands Day Sunday 31 Jan 2010
Rocky Botanic Gardens
Byfield Area Management Plan Pristine dunes and sensitive beaches need protection.  What does research tell us about the impacts of beach driving?  More >>>