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Regulatory Impact Statement: Land Regulation 2008
The Regulatory impact statement: Land Regulation 2008, which includes proposals for streamlining and improving the administration of rent charged by the State, is open for public consultation till Friday, 9 May 2008.
Delbessie Agreement
The Delbessie Agreement (State Rural Leasehold Land Strategy) has been released. This plan for the sustainable use, protection and rehabilitation of rural leasehold land is the result of a partnership between the Queensland Government, AgForce Queensland and the Australian Rainforest Conservation Society.
OnePlan
The department has launched the first stage of the OnePlan website which makes it easier for landholders to access planning information, requirements and guidelines.
Soils and land resources
Queensland soils and land resource information describes landscapes and their characteristics and attributes for land management and planning. Reports, manuals and maps are now available online.
Managing land resources
Responsible land management involves comprehensive planning, monitoring of the condition of the land, and dealing with land degradation issues.
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Salinity
Dryland salinity throughout Australia is increasingly important in relation to water quality, land degradation and vegetation management.
Acid sulfate soils
As they can have major environmental, economic, engineering, and health impacts, acid sulfate soils are a significant issue for coastal Queensland.
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Stock routes
Stock routes are pathways for travelling stock on roads, reserves, unallocated state land and pastoral leases. Most are on public roads, which may also carry traffic and public utilities.
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State land
Nearly 65% of Queensland is held under state leases (e.g. for pastoral, grazing, and industrial uses; tourism complexes and housing estates, reserves and road licences).
Land and regional planning
Information from a wide range of sources is used to assess and evaluate the state's land resources, and to plan for their responsible management and use.
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