Indigenous-led plan to save K'gari's World Heritage status gains momentum

A new biosecurity strategy led by traditional owners aims to protect K'gari's World Heritage status by preventing invasive species from reaching the island's shores.

The Butchulla Aboriginal Corporation's (BAC) K'gari Biosecurity Strategy, launched earlier this year, has been recognised with an award by environmental peak body Landcare Australia.

Urgent action needed

BAC director Chris Royan said urgent action was needed to stop invasive species reaching K'gari.