Darling Downs Regional Plan
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Wetland extents
Based on wetland mapping version 5.0
Darling Downs Regional Plan wetland area by system 2017
System
Area (km²)
% wetlands area
% total area
Total
2,113.6
100.0%
1.3%
Artificial and highly modified
912.7
43.2%
0.5%
Lacustrine
56.7
2.7%
0.0%
Palustrine
261.8
12.4%
0.2%
Riverine
882.3
41.7%
0.5%
There are approximately 7,356 lacustrine/palustrine wetlands in this region.
Darling Downs Regional Plan wetland area by habitat 2017
Habitat
Area (km²)
% wetlands area
% total area
Total
2,113.6
100.0%
1.3%
Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain tree swamp—Melaleuca spp. and Eucalypus spp.
12.9
0.6%
0.0%
Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain wet heath swamp
0.1
0.0%
0.0%
Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain grass sedge and herb swamp
3.7
0.2%
0.0%
Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain tree swamp—Melaleuca spp. and Eucalypus spp.
101.2
4.8%
0.1%
Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain grass, sedge, herb swamp
71.1
3.4%
0.0%
Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain lignum swamps
1.7
0.1%
0.0%
Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain lake
31.4
1.5%
0.0%
Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain soil lake
7.9
0.4%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid tree swamp (floodplain)
1.4
0.1%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid lignum swamp (floodplain)
2.9
0.1%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid grass, sedge and herb swamp (floodplain)
5.8
0.3%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid tree swamp (non-floodplain)
13.1
0.6%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid lignum swamp (non-floodplain)
35.1
1.7%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid grass, sedge and herb swamp (non-floodplain)
12.9
0.6%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid saline lake
16.3
0.8%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid floodplain lake
0.6
0.0%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid non-floodplain lake
0.5
0.0%
0.0%
Arid and semi-arid non-floodplain lake—claypans
0.0
0.0%
0.0%
Artificial and highly modified wetlands (dams, ring tanks, irrigation channels)
847.0
40.1%
0.5%
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain tree swamp—Melaleuca spp. and Eucalypus spp.
13.7
0.6%
0.0%
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain grass sedge and herb swamp
0.4
0.0%
0.0%
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain tree swamp—Melaleuca spp. and Eucalypus spp.
10.4
0.5%
0.0%
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain grass, sedge, herb swamp
2.3
0.1%
0.0%
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain lake
12.5
0.6%
0.0%
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain soil lake
0.3
0.0%
0.0%
(modified natural) Arid and semi-arid grass, sedge and herb swamp (non-floodplain)
0.0
0.0%
0.0%
(modified natural) Riverine
26.2
1.2%
0.0%
Riverine
882.3
41.7%
0.5%
Disclaimer
Areas do not include marine or estuarine waters but do include estuarine wetland vegetation (e.g. mangroves and tidal flats).
All statistics are approximate and generated based on data transformed to a customised Albers equal-area projection, thus allowing wetland extent change for different regions of Queensland to be comparable.
Areas may change over time as mapping approaches improve.
Totals may not match the sum of individually displayed figures due to the rounding of displayed figures.
Wetland extent changes
Darling Downs Regional Plan wetland extent change by system
System
2017 area (km²)
2013 area (km²)
2009 area (km²)
2005 area (km²)
2001 area (km²)
2017/pre-clear percentage
Total
2,113.6
2,105.0
2,098.1
2,085.0
2,045.6
* 69.6%
Artificial and highly modified
912.7
898.4
889.0
873.2
835.6
n/a
Lacustrine
56.7
56.8
56.8
56.8
45.8
59.6%
Palustrine
261.8
262.9
263.9
264.7
270.0
42.6%
Riverine
882.3
887.0
888.4
890.3
894.3
72.7%
* Total 2017/pre-clear percentage excludes artificial and highly modified
Darling Downs Regional Plan wetland extent change by habitat
Habitat
2017 area (km²)
2013 area (km²)
2009 area (km²)
2005 area (km²)
2001 area (km²)
Total
2,113.6
2,105.0
2,098.1
2,085.0
2,045.6
Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain tree swamp—Melaleuca spp. and Eucalypus spp.
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain wet heath swamp
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
0.1
Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain grass sedge and herb swamp
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
3.7
Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain tree swamp—Melaleuca spp. and Eucalypus spp.
101.2
101.7
101.7
102.6
103.8
Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain grass, sedge, herb swamp
71.1
71.6
72.6
72.6
76.1
Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain lignum swamps
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
1.7
Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain lake
31.4
31.4
31.4
31.4
21.8
Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain soil lake
7.9
7.9
7.9
7.9
7.4
Arid and semi-arid tree swamp (floodplain)
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
1.4
Arid and semi-arid lignum swamp (floodplain)
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
2.9
Arid and semi-arid grass, sedge and herb swamp (floodplain)
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.8
5.9
Arid and semi-arid tree swamp (non-floodplain)
13.1
13.2
13.2
13.2
13.2
Arid and semi-arid lignum swamp (non-floodplain)
35.1
35.1
35.1
35.1
35.2
Arid and semi-arid grass, sedge and herb swamp (non-floodplain)
12.9
12.9
12.9
12.9
13.1
Arid and semi-arid saline lake
16.3
16.3
16.3
16.3
16.3
Arid and semi-arid floodplain lake
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.6
0.0
Arid and semi-arid non-floodplain lake
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.5
0.4
Arid and semi-arid non-floodplain lake—claypans
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
Artificial and highly modified wetlands (dams, ring tanks, irrigation channels)
847.0
833.0
823.6
808.7
772.4
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain tree swamp—Melaleuca spp. and Eucalypus spp.
13.7
13.7
13.7
13.7
13.7
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain grass sedge and herb swamp
0.4
0.7
0.7
0.7
0.7
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain tree swamp—Melaleuca spp. and Eucalypus spp.
10.4
9.9
9.9
9.0
7.9
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain grass, sedge, herb swamp
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
2.3
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal floodplain lake
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
12.5
(modified natural) Coastal and sub-coastal non-floodplain soil lake
0.3
0.3
0.3
0.2
0.1
(modified natural) Arid and semi-arid grass, sedge and herb swamp (non-floodplain)
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
0.0
(modified natural) Riverine
26.2
26.2
26.2
26.2
26.0
Riverine
882.3
887.0
888.4
890.3
894.3
Disclaimer
Areas do not include marine or estuarine waters but do include estuarine wetland vegetation (e.g. mangroves and tidal flats).
All statistics are approximate and generated based on data transformed to a customised Albers equal-area projection, thus allowing wetland extent change for different regions of Queensland to be comparable.
Areas may change over time as mapping approaches improve.
Totals may not match the sum of individually displayed figures due to the rounding of displayed figures.
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Wetland projects
A Fish Friendly Fitzroy: Bypassing the Barrage
Beating back the boxthorn - Sustainable scrub country
Big Dune Surfing Reserve Restoration Project
BM NLP 06 Western Mary Sub-catchments Grazing Landscapes Project
Building resilient farm landscapes in the North East Darling Downs Region
Bunya Biolink: Improving Condition and Connectivity of Riparian Vegetation Along Little Britain Creek at Coalbank: Nolan
Caliguel Reserve and Lagoon Biodiversity Conservation
Clean Water for the Condamine
Clifton wastewater treatment plant
Collaboration, Community and Cohesion - Relaunching Toowoomba and surrounds
Comale Lagoon - Connecting Camp and Culture
Community workshops and establishment of model landscaped coastal gardens in the Fraser Coast Regional Council
Controlling the creep of Cat’s Claw along the Dumaresq River
Corio Bay Restoration
Emu Park Community Bushcare Group Coastal Vegetation and Wetlands Protection Project
Enhancing drought-resistant koala habitat on the Eastern Darling Downs
Enhancing primary production through control of total grazing pressure and improved land management
Enhancing the sustainability of the native pasture ecosystem in Emu Creek Catchment by control of invasive weeds
Enriching our River
Establishing a rotational grazing system in box-mulga country, Wallam Creek
Fencing Wetlands and Riparian Zones on Wedderburn
Feral pig control, Great Sandy Strait/Ramsar Site
Feral Pig Control on the Stanage Peninsula
Final Project, National Landcare Program 03, Activity 7: North East Downs Landcare Group and Activity 9: Aubigny Catchment Landcare Group
Final Project Report National Landcare Program 06. Millmerran Landcare Group: Implementing Best Management Practice in Grazing Lands in the Condamine Catchment
Fitzroy pest and weed management project
Fitzroy Water Quality
GreenWorks Cooyar Creek Rehabilitation - Riparian Weed Control Stage 2: Greening Australia
GreenWorks Emu Creek - Enhancing Environmental Values of Golden Gully and Oaky Creek: Rowlings
GreenWorks Emu Creek - Enhancing Riparian and Habitat Values Around Oaky Creek: Parton
GreenWorks Emu Creek - Enhancing Riparian and Habitat Values at McConnel’s, Oaky and Emu Creeks: Seifert
GreenWorks - Improving Riparian Values along Cooyar Creek at Kooralgin: Kruger
Implementing the CQSS Fitzroy Basin Neighbourhood Catchment Plan
Implementing the CQSS Fitzroy Basin Neighbourhood Catchment Program ‘FB NAP PAP 01’ Final Report December 2004
Improve water quality in the Maranoa-Balonne and Border rivers catchment
Improving biodiversity and sustainable farming outcomes in the upper Condamine catchment
Improving native habitat and reducing weeds of national significance (WONS)
Invasive pest and weed awareness, education and control
Kinka Wetlands
Kinka Wetlands Quarry Rehabilitation
Lawson—feral pig control on Eurimbula Creek
Managing river country for beef cattle production in the Maranoa catchment
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) - S1 QMDC_11
Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) - S1 QMDC_9
PCE 14/15 - Pig Control at Tandora
PCE 14/15 - Revive Our Creeks (Cooloola Cove)
PCE 14/15 - Tinnanbar Flower Reserve and Cowra Pine Wildling Control Project
PCE - FIDO Weed Management and Environmental Monitoring at Eurong Fraser Island 14/15
PCE - FIDO Weed Management at Happy Valley Fraser Island 14/15
PCE - Pine Wilding Control in High Value Coastal Ecosystems - Crab Creek DNRM
PCE - Ravenhills and Maddicks Road - Weed and feral animal control
Pest and weed management: managing invasive species in the Burnett Mary Region
Productive and resilient agricultural landscapes in the Condamine region
Protect and Improve Habitat and Biodiversity in South Myall Catchment
Protecting the Brigalow corridor between the Murri Murri and Brigalow Creek
Protecting the Condamine Balonne Murray Cod Habitat
Protecting the Values of Our Ramsar Wetlands Shoalwater/Corio Bay
Ramsar Area Pig and Weed Control 2014-15
Ramsar Wetlands (DEEDI) CfOC
Ramsar Wetlands (GA) CfOC
Re-vegetate, Restore, Regenerate and Revitalise the riparian landscape at Nindigully
Reducing impacts on sustainable landscapes through weeds and pests activities
Rehabilitation and re-generation of the Allora Mt Flora and Fauna reserve
Restoring riparian habitat along Yarraman Creek: Reilly Stage 2
Securing the Links—Great Eastern Ranges Corridor
Sediment reduction in local waterways
Sustainable agriculture through innovative practices in the Fitzroy
Sustainable grazing management and on-ground works: conserving soils in the Burnett Mary Region
Sustainable landscapes in the Border Rivers and Maranoa-Balonne catchments - increasing productivity while reducing impacts on natural assets
Taking the next steps towards tackling environmental degradation in Toowoomba and surrounds through targeted on-ground activities
Texas Lagoon rehabilitation and management plan
The history and role of fire in the patterned fens—Great Sandy Strait, Queensland
Those Worrisome Weeds
Tin Hut Connective Landscape
Towards the Integrated Management of Terrestrial and Aquatic Weeds of National State and Regional Significance
Water, Weeds and Wildlife
Yarraman Creek Riparian Restoration Stage 4
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none
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Wildlife
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Department of Environment and Science, Queensland (2013) Darling Downs Regional Plan — facts and maps, WetlandInfo website, accessed 1 February 2021. Available at: https://wetlandinfo.des.qld.gov.au/wetlands/facts-maps/regional-plan-darling-downs/