General News
1 August, 2025
Feedback wanted on Cape future
THE future of Cape York Peninsula’s extraordinary natural resources is in the spotlight as Cape York NRM begins developing a Regional Natural Resource Management (NRM) Plan to guide the next decade of environmental stewardship across the region.
The planning process will establish priorities and strategies to protect the region’s natural assets, communities, and livelihoods through to 2036.
A community-wide survey is seeking diverse perspectives on protecting Cape York Peninsula’s people, culture, land and water, and unique biodiversity across the iconic 137,000 km2 region.
“This isn’t Cape York NRM’s plan – it belongs to the entire Cape York Peninsula community,” Cape York NRM chief executive officer Pip Schroor said.
“The plan’s strength depends on capturing the full spectrum of views from Indigenous communities, local residents, farmers, graziers, Traditional Owners, scientists, tourism operators, and everyone who lives, works in and loves Cape York.”
The plan will guide State and Federal Government investment in building regional resilience and maintaining the health of Cape York Peninsula’s lands, waters, soils, habitats, and biodiversity.
Cape York NRM staff will conduct face-to-face meetings and online consultations across the region over the coming months, complementing the online survey to ensure broad community participation.
“We’re committed to hearing from everyone,” Ms Schroor said.
“Whether you’re managing Country, running a business, or simply care about Cape York’s future, your voice matters in shaping this critical document.”
The Cape York Peninsula Regional NRM Plan community survey is available at www.capeyorknrm.com.au/nrm-plan
