Madjandji knowledge supports Cane Growers and improves Great Barrier Reef water

This project aims to restore and repair degraded ecosystems within farmland located in the lower Russell Catchment. The area is culturally significant, identified through cultural mapping as an important site for sourcing materials used to manufacture traditional hunting implements, and it was once an abundant food source for local communities.

The landholder, in collaboration with the Madjandji Aboriginal Corporation and key partners, aims to restore the site by:

  • Reintroducing native vegetation and traditional plant species.

  • Rehabilitating wetlands and creeks to restore ecological balance.

  • Protecting culturally significant areas and revitalising traditional land uses.

  • Improving habitat quality and water quality within the lower Russell Catchment.

Current agricultural practices have cleared native vegetation, impacting the health of the site. The wetlands and creek network have been altered and degraded due to the introduction of stock and changes in land use, leading to a loss of ecological and cultural values.

Through this partnership, the project will support both ecological recovery and the revitalization of cultural connections, ensuring long‑term benefits for the land, its heritage, and its future stewardship.

Madjanbana rangers transform old nursery to working greenhouse