Agricultural project officer Julie Nicolosi is rarely found behind a desk; instead, she’s more often out the paddock, problem solving side by side with GSNRM’s key landholders and collaborators.
Earlier this year, Julie took on the role of project lead for Improving Land Condition in North West Queensland, a program designed to connect graziers with emerging technologies — such as drones — to achieve outcomes that benefit both biodiversity and agriculture.
‘We’re monitoring the impact of grazing on biodiversity factors and indicators, as well as the influence pasture has on the overall health of the environment,’ Julie said, when asked to provide a brief overview of the project.
‘It’s looking at how we can use livestock for improving our land conditions — altering the way we manage our herds so we can adapt and evolve our landscape in a more efficient and sustainable way.’
With 84 per cent of GSNRM’s region occupied by beef cattle grazing, landholders play an essential role as caretakers of the Gulf country’s long-term health, and are integral to the balance between productivity and biodiversity.
Interested in Julie’s work or would like to learn more about this project?
Get in touch: julie.nicolosi@gulfsavannahnrm.org