Rural
19 June, 2025
Land Restoration Fund commits $18 million to new environmental projects
The Crisafulli Government is empowering farmers and landholders to be environmental stewards of their land with a new round of grants through the Land Restoration Fund.
More than $18 million will fund eight new projects that will generate Australian Carbon Credit Units in addition to delivering important environmental outcomes, including improved water quality for the Great Barrier Reef and the protection of threatened species and ecosystems.
These projects will collectively span over 315,400 hectares of Queensland’s diverse landscapes – from Cape York to the Wet Tropics and beyond to the North Burnett and Southwest Queensland.
They are set to prevent more than 180,000 tonnes of carbon dioxide from being released into the atmosphere and will enhance our natural environment, create job opportunities, support environmental stewardship, and provide economic benefi ts for the regions.
Minister for the Environment and Tourism Andrew Powell said the newly contracted projects will provide a range of environmental and economic benefi ts.
“The Land Restoration Fund is one of a suite of government programs providing fi nancial rewards to farmers and landholders who sustainably manage their natural assets,” Minister Powell said.
“Land Restoration Fund projects also support training opportunities and jobs for local communities, such as plant operators, project managers, scientists and ecologists, and roles on Country for Indigenous Rangers.
“With the projects running over many years – ranging from fi ve to 16 years – they are set to have a long-term positive impact on communities.
“Not only will these projects create carbon credits, support landholders to be environmental stewards, but they will also benefi t threatened species and ecosystems and improve habitat connectivity.”
To learn more about the Land Restoration Fund:
The Land Restoration Fund | Environment, land and water | Queensland Government
