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Australia replanted a former runway in the Daintree with 24,500 trees

Restoration efforts are underway for a former airstrip at Cow Bay in the Daintree Rainforest. Approximately 24,500 trees are being planted to reconnect fragmented habitats for wildlife. The project particularly aims to support the endangered Southern Cassowary and various rare species. Additionally, it will enhance water quality and assist in…

The Times of India · Sep 29

Be an ambassador for the ocean – why the Great Barrier Reef’s future depends on responsible tourists

Tropical North Queensland is home to two extraordinary ecosystems side by side. Expect unbelievable wildernesses, ancient cultures and the privilege of realising your visit is protecting their future. Here’s everything you need to know

The Guardian - UK · Jun 5

Study shows hot leaves can’t catch carbon from the air. It’s bad news for rainforests – and Earth

On the east coast of Australia, in tropical North Queensland, lies the Daintree rainforest – a place where the density of trees forms an almost impenetrable mass of green.

The Conversation · Jan 14, 2025

Queensland zip-line company to stand trial over Cape Tribulation death of father Dean Sanderson

The operator of a Far North Queensland zip-line will stand trial on a criminal charge of reckless conduct after a fatal incident in which South Australian man Dean Sanderson and his wife fell at least 16 metres in the Daintree rainforest.

ABC News · Jun 22, 2022

Devil's Thumb climbing track in Daintree National Park to have restricted access

Hikers from around the globe visit the Daintree National Park to scale this gruelling summit. But Eastern Kuku Yalanji elders consider it sacred and are pleading with visitors to respect its cultural significance.

ABC News · May 4, 2022

To get to the rainforest canopy, it helps to have a crane

When you walk through a rainforest, you might feel like you’re missing out. You can hear birdsong and insect noises from way up high. For decades, the rainforest canopy was called “the last biotic frontier,” due to the sheer difficulty of getting up there.

The Conversation · Mar 16, 2022

Daintree rainforest residents a step closer to getting power from solar-to-hydrogen microgrid

The federal government will sign off on a multi-million-dollar deal to bring power to townships living among the World Heritage-listed Daintree rainforest in Far North Queensland.

ABC News · Mar 6, 2022