Land and ecosystems

The Queensland Herbarium is the centre for science, research and information on Queensland’s ecosystems and species of plants, fungi, algae and animals.

Queensland Herbarium is Queensland’s lead agency for survey, mapping and monitoring of the state’s vegetation and regional ecosystems, including wetlands and groundwater dependent ecosystems.

Scientists in our remote sensing centre use data from satellites, airborne sensors and ground platforms to map and monitor Queensland’s landscapes.

Technical advice and information about soils and land management, land suitability, and cost effective management of acid sulfate soils.

WildNet supports Queensland’s biodiversity and protected areas by providing important wildlife information that underpins conservation policies, programs and management responses.

Statewide Landcover and Trees Study (SLATS) is a scientific monitoring program to monitor and report annual change in woody vegetation in Queensland to provide data and reporting to inform a range of environment, natural resource and disaster management applications.