The natural assets of South East Queensland (SEQ) are important for the economy, lifestyle and well-being of the community. 

Natural assets provide many of the services that attract people to live in the region such as the weather, clean air, great beaches and waterways as well as the wide variety of plants and animals. 

How natural assets are looked after and used is important if SEQ is to remain such a great place to live, work and play.

The South East Queensland Natural Resource Management Plan

The South East Queensland Natural Resource Management Plan contains agreed targets for protecting and restoring our natural assets in the region. It is non-statutory and provides a framework for a partnership approach to guide the strategic and efficient use of resources and funding. 

It was developed with extensive input and agreement from across the community, Traditional Owners, industry, state and local government. 

The Plan has undergone an extensive review process involving scientific experts, community, government and industry. The updated plan includes the latest information on our natural assets and future directions.

The document below is aimed at aiding the integration of this Plan in local and state government planning. 

Implementing SEQ Regional NRM Plan Targets through Planning Schemes (937 KB)

The South East Queensland Ecosystem Services Framework 

The South East Queensland Ecosystem Services Framework was developed as a planning tool which assists the assessment of the contributions our natural assets make to the well-being and prosperity of the community and economy (e.g clean air, water and recreational opportunities).

The document below is aimed at aiding the integration of this Framework in local and state government planning.

A Guide to Incorporating the Ecosystem Services Framework (2169 KB)

 

SEQ Ecosystem Services Framework The South East Queensland (SEQ) Ecosystem Services Project was initiated in 2005 as a collaborative project between SEQ Catchments, the Queensland Government and the University of Sunshine Coast. Read more…

SEQ NRM Plan The South East Queensland Natural Resource Management Plan 2009-2031 (SEQ NRM Plan) is our community’s plan for the future of the region’s natural environment. Read more…