Nature Refuge Landholders' Association Queensland - Inc.

(NaRLA)

The Nature Refuge Landholders’ Association — Queensland Inc. (usually referred to simply as “NaRLA”) was formed in August 2003, incorporated as a not-for-profit Association in December 2004, and endorsed by the Australian Taxation Office as a charitable institution with effect from 1 July 2005.

NaRLA is the first independent organisation in Australia formed by landholders themselves for the specific purpose of empowering its members and others who own or control land to manage their land to achieve effective nature conservation in conjunction with the other uses of their land.

Through NaRLA, farmers, graziers and other landholders are working with government agencies, scientists, and corporate, private, and community organisations to develop and implement practical and effective ways of protecting Australia’s unique natural heritage.

During eighteen months of extensive consultation with landholders and specialists in Nature conservation, NaRLA identified the types of practical support needed by landholders to enable them to effectively conserve native flora and fauna and promote natural biodiversity on their land. NaRLA’s services have been selected carefully and designed to meet those needs, as well as to provide others interested in nature conservation with unique practical experiences and educational opportunities to further their interests and expand their knowledge.

NaRLA’s members are private landholders and others who recognise the vital role that private landholders have to play in the conservation of native flora and fauna, and who are committed to promoting and playing an active part in that role.