Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation

What actually happens in Noosa's living laboratory? 🌳 All the things! Exciting things, conservation things, learning things, new design technology things, environmental conservation things, sustainable development things. Regenerative farming things. Eastwell Farms based in Noosa's hinterland community of Kin Kin are leading the way proving cattle grazing and protecting the land and its ecosystems can work together. Watch to learn how Eastwell Farms prioritise the ecosystem in our Noosa Biosphere. #NoosaBiosphere #NoosaLivingLab

It's GivingTuesday! 🙏 Noosa gives us so much—a vibrant community, stunning landscapes, an abundance of wildlife at every turn, and an incredible natural and cultural heritage. Now it's our turn to give back to the place we love.💚 With a small donation to the Noosa Biosphere Reserve Foundation, you’re helping to safeguard Noosa’s unique ecosystems, ensuring they thrive now and for future generations. $25 can help protect our Noosa River and marine ecosystems, ensuring safe, healthy waterways where humans, marine life, and aquatic plants can flourish together. $50 empowers us with cutting-edge bioacoustic technology to support the survival of the threatened Glossy Black-Cockatoos, helping them thrive through improved breeding and feeding habits. $75 keeps our Koala Collaborators project thriving, enhancing the health and survival rates of our cherished koalas, ensuring future generations can enjoy these iconic creatures in the Noosa Shire. Your generosity helps keep Noosa beautiful, biodiverse, and resilient. Protect what you love and make a lasting impact for generations to come. 🌎💧🐾 💚 Donate today and #LiveLikeYouLoveIt. https://lnkd.in/gM4bVq3u #GivingTuesday #GivingDay #NoosaBiosphere #Supporter

The conservation research in the Noosa Biosphere Reserve impacts everyone who lives, works and visits the Noosa Shire. 🌊 Marine research influences how your family swims, plays, and thrives on our pristine beaches and river systems, ensuring they remain safe and healthy for generations. 🥕 Agricultural projects shape the quality of food on your plate, with ripple effects on human health and sustainable farming practices. 🌿 Land conservation programs safeguard biodiversity, protect threatened ecosystems, and preserve the nature-based lifestyle that makes Noosa unique. Thanks to the incredible generosity of Noosa Shire residents and supporters, we can continue to uphold our UNESCO Biosphere Reserve status and preserve the very essence of what makes Noosa so special. Tuesday 3 December is national GivingTuesday. A time to make a positive impact in your community. This month, we’re asking you to help us protect what you love. Get ready to give, on GivingTuesday. #NoosaBiosphere #LiveLikeYouLoveIt

NBRF was pleased to recently host a tour of the Noosa River to explore the groundbreaking Oyster Reef Ecosystem Restoration Project. 🦪 Program Manager, Garry Hamilton and Richard Howard (former Noosa Integrated Catchment Assoc Inc (NICA)) took a group of passionate University of the Sunshine Coast students organised with Fien Van den Steen from the Green Ambassadors Upskilling Sustainability initiative. The excursion sparked thought-provoking discussions among students from diverse fields such as economics, environmental management, and community studies. These insights will shape exciting opportunities for future research into our river’s oyster ecosystems. This project is lead by The Nature Conservancy in Australia. Learn more at https://lnkd.in/g36wh3hN 💡 Did you know? Large QR codes on buoys along the river provide detailed information about the project. Be sure to scan them next time you’re out on the water! 📸 Photos by Fien Van den Steen #generationrestoration #oysterreef #noosabiosphere #noosa

Watch the highlights from the 2024 Noosa Biosphere Awards. Celebrating positive impact for community and environment, in our Noosa Shire. Thank you to all those involved, those who supported and attended. Music: Emma Tomlinson Video: stefanpostles.com.au Venue: Sunshine Beach Surf Club https://lnkd.in/gTDYnmdq Sponsors: Noosa Council Bendigo Community Bank Tewantin-Noosa University of the Sunshine Coast Tourism Noosa Noosa4Sale Sandy Bolton MP YOUR LOCAL LIFESTYLE Sage PR & Marketing Empire Art Photography Hastings Street Rockcote Food Agribusiness Network (FAN) SevGen: A Loving Living Laughing Listening and Learning place everfocus TriExcel Triathlon Coaching Judges: Jacqueline Wilson-Smith Amelia Lorentson Andrew Saunders rex halverson Jarrah Small

On Wednesday 6 Nov, Noosa celebrated community and environmental excellence at the 4th Noosa Biosphere Awards, sponsored by Noosa Council. 🤩 175 guests gathered in the Sunshine Beach SLSC Ocean Room with vista views of the Pacific Ocean, where the UNESCO #NoosaBiosphereReserve stretches 3km out to sea. Thank you to our emcee Sally Jensen, and keynote speaker Prof Ian Lowe AO for a moving reminder that our movement towards a sustainable future rests in the hands of us all. 🌏 Thank you to all of the 2024 nominees and Finalists - your work and effort to protect our beautiful Noosa Biosphere are recognised and appreciated. Congratulations to the 2024 Winners: ✨ Spencer Hitchen - Young Environmental Steward, sponsored by University of the Sunshine Coast ✨ Phil Moran - Environmental Steward Award, sponsored by Sandy Bolton MP ✨ Noosa & District Landcare Training Program - Social Impact Award, sponsored by Bendigo Community Bank Sunshine Coast ✨ Noosa & District Landcare Koala Habitat Restoration Program - Thriving Nature Award, sponsored by Noosa4Sale Alex Harris ✨ EnergyFlex - Smart Biosphere Award, sponsored by Noosa Council ✨ Sunshine Social - Sustainable Business of the Year, sponsored by Tourism Noosa Thank you to our sponsors - without your support the Awards wouldn't be possible, and to our Judges, guests, nominees, and all of those who participated in the 2024 Noosa Biosphere Awards for making this year our biggest and best yet! 🙌 Our future is looking bright! 🌱 Visit our Facebook page for more social pics soon 📸 Noosa.Radio, 91.1 Hot FM, YOUR LOCAL LIFESTYLE, Sage PR & Marketing, 📷 images by Empire Art Photography Fiona Berkin, Garry Hamilton, Jennifer Black, Alison Cooper, Sonia Shillington, Hayley Holloway, Tom Wegener, Linda Venables, Alison Foley, Alan Hegerty, Jarrah Small, Jordan Vance, SHARON RAGUSE, Kerryn Vincart, Dr Sunny Oliver-Bennetts, Garry Harding, Rachel Lyons, Amelia Lorentson, Jacqueline Wilson-Smith, Andrew Saunders, rex halverson,

The Glossy Black-Cockatoo is a threatened species with critical habitat found within the Noosa Biosphere Reserve. Bushland Conservation Management are employing bioacoustic sound recorders and machine learning to monitor habitat and identify nesting and feed sites to inform conservation management strategies. 🦜🌳 This is what happens inside Noosa's living lab. Here, breakthrough ideas and technology meet conservation, supporting research in a real-world setting for real outcomes. 🌍🌱 In the Noosa Biosphere Reserve, we're working to enhance biodiversity and stop the decline of species under threat. 🚫 Discover more: https://lnkd.in/gSUAvCH4 #NoosaLivingLab #NoosaBiosphere

This week we co-hosted a group of University of the Sunshine Coast students with Noosa Integrated Catchment Assoc Inc (NICA) on an excursion on the Noosa River to learn about the Oyster Ecosystem Restoration Project. Thank you to Fien and the Upskilling Sustainability UniSC group for visiting and inspiring sustainability in more students. #NoosaBiosphere The Nature Conservancy in Australia

Embracing Smart Technology for Conservation in the Noosa Biosphere 🌿 The Noosa Biosphere Reserve is leading innovation and technology to tackle environmental challenges. As a UNESCO biosphere reserve, our mission is to balance thriving communities with sustainable development and innovative conservation efforts. In Noosa's living laboratory, we’re testing real-world solutions powered by advanced technology to enhance biodiversity and ensure a sustainable future for all. Here’s a closer look at some of the exciting projects in our region making an impact: 🐨 AI-powered drones for Koala detection Partnering with QUT, Noosa & District Landcare is using thermal drones and AI to track local koala populations. The data feeds into a National AI Network, improving accuracy and informing conservation strategies for this iconic species. 🦜 Glossy Black-Cockatoo sound monitoring Bioacoustic recorders are used to track the Glossy Black-Cockatoo’s movements. This technology helps identify feeding and nesting areas, using AI to monitor vast regions without disturbing the birds, contributing to crucial conservation efforts. Bushland Conservation Management 🌾 Keeping Soil in Kin Kin LiDAR technology identifies erosion hotspots and tracks changes in soil elevation. This allows Noosa & District Landcare to remediate erosion hotspots, improving Noosa River's water quality and agricultural productivity across the region. 🦈 Bull Shark tagging We're proud partners in research led by University of the Sunshine Coast tagging bull sharks to monitor their movements and understand their ecology. The data helps inform shark bite mitigation strategies while also improving education for water users about safe practices in our waterways. 🔥 Firetech Connect for Bushfire Resilience Emerging from the 2019 Peregian bushfires, this project powered by Noosa Council's Peregian Digital Hub uses tech like drones and data-driven solutions to build bushfire resilience. It positions Noosa as a leader in bushfire technology innovation. Explore more about these projects in our recent Noosa Today article: https://lnkd.in/g5ZczcFP #NoosaBiosphere #SmartTech

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