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Regen100 – Savanna Restoration & Sustainable Agriculture Hub in Queensland
Trust T1
- Climate Zones
- Tropical savanna.
- Regenerative Focus
- Regenerative agriculture, ecosystem restoration, cultural preservation.
About this land node
Regen100 rejuvenates degraded savanna landscapes in Queensland through regenerative agriculture, agroforestry, and community training, promoting biodiversity and climate resilience.
Overview
- Project Vision
- Restore savanna land and empower communities.
- Project Purpose
- Restore degraded savanna lands and promote sustainable livelihoods through regenerative farming, biodiversity corridors, and socio-economic resilience in Queensland.
- Project Title
- Regen100
- Political Location
- Queensland State, Australia
Ecology & biodiversity
- Flora & Fauna
- Eucalyptus, wattles, kangaroos, koalas, cassowaries.
- Keystone species
- Kangaroos, grazers shaping vegetation.
- Biodiversity context
- Adjacent to D’Aguilar National Park, linking savanna biodiversity.
- Ecological corridors
- Links D’Aguilar to Lamington National Park.
- Natural boundaries
- Situated near Brisbane River watershed and Coral Sea coast.
- Ecosystem unity
- Tropical savanna ecosystems connecting grasslands, wetlands, and forests, supporting kangaroos and cassowaries.
Climate & water
- Climate Zones
- Tropical savanna.
- Rainfall patterns
- Rainy Nov–Apr (~200 mm/month); dry May–Oct.
- Average Rainfall
- 1,200–1,600 mm/year
- Temperature Extremes
- 20°C to 32°C
- Average Temperature
- 26°C average
- Watershed
- Brisbane River watershed feeding into Coral Sea.
- Aquifers & groundwater
- Sustainable aquifer use with water harvesting.
- Nearby water bodies
- ≈10 km to Brisbane River; ≈50 km to Coral Sea
Land & terrain
- Elevation & slope
- 0–300 m; flat to gently undulating.
- Landforms
- Savanna plains and small hills.
- Soil Types
- Sandy soils of low fertility; enhanced through composting and cover cropping.
- Soil health
- Low organic matter, improving under regenerative management.
- Erosion risk
- Moderate risk due to grazing; mitigated by regenerative agriculture.
- Natural resources
- Water, biodiversity.
- Renewable resource potential
- Solar power, biomass, water harvesting.
People & history
- Land Acknowledgements
- Recognises Yuggera stewardship and culture.
- Traditional ecological knowledge
- Traditional fire management and bush-tucker cultivation.
- Human Cultures
- Yuggera and other Traditional Owner communities, farmers, and ecotourists.
- Cultural continuity
- Traditional Owners (e.g., Yuggera people), eco-tourists, researchers
- Cultural landscapes
- Regenerative farms, restored savanna, and community spaces.
- Recent land history
- Past overgrazing and deforestation now under restoration.
Regenerative practice
- Regenerative Focus
- Regenerative agriculture, ecosystem restoration, cultural preservation.
- Regenerative Methodologies
- Holistic grazing, cover cropping, agroforestry, water retention.
- Environmental objectives
- Enhance biodiversity, restore soil health, build climate resilience.
- Community objectives
- Support local livelihoods, cultural education, and economic empowerment.
- Community engagement
- Community-led workshops, eco‑tours, digital training.
- Economic Model
- Donations, eco‑tourism, agricultural sales.
Impact
- Expressed Impact
- Converted 150 ha, increased biodiversity by 10%, trained 100+ farmers.
- Key impact metrics
- Ha restored, biodiversity increase, community members engaged.
Visiting & links
- Nearest urban centres
- ≈30 km from Brisbane.
- Website
- https://www.ecosystemrestorationcommunities.org/community/regen100-australia/
- Social media
- https://www.instagram.com/ecorestorationcommunities
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