Famine, fire and flood are the commonly faced threats in the Desert Uplands region of Queensland. In this short publication, the experiences of 12 leading pastoralists who have battled each of these challenges, has been documented. In the publication, the authors discuss:
- managing for a variable climate
- tips for being prepared for wildfires
- how to use fire as a tool
- recovery strategies after a flood
- lessons learnt from managing cattle during these times
- and more.
Managing famine, fire and flood in the Desert Uplands was compiled by Col Paton and Russ Tyler.
Managing-famine-fire-and-flood-in-the-desert-uplands-graziers-experiences-2017.pdf
