In 2016 all the macadamia, avocado and mango orchards in
Australia were mapped using growers help.
These maps were used to assist with disaster relief following major
storms and cyclones that caused damage to orchards. They also demonstrated to governments around
Australia how important these tree crop industries were to local communities.
It is vitally important that these maps are updated as soon
as possible. Updating the maps will
allow your producer organisations to effectively represent you on matters such
as;
- Making an economic case to the government for
the reinstatement of the Paradise dam
- Demonstrating the increasing size and importance
of the tree crop industries to local communities and government and will be
- Vital for managing any exotic pests and diseases
outbreaks that may enter Australia.
TheAustralian Tree Crop Rapid Response Map (last updated in 2017) is being
updated at larger scale (1ha) and aims to include the many newly established
orchards throughout the growing regions.
Please click on the link to help “improve the map, get the
app”
www.qld.gov.au/landusesurvey
Read about the app then open the survey part of the link at
the bottom, and follow these simple steps:
- Add location (at the desktop) by either typing
in your orchard address in the search box
or on a smart device (phone) using your GPS (the map will locate to
where you are)and position the pin on the orchard . Select “macadamias” as the land use, you can
also include a photo if you wish (go to box at bottom that says “Image”, tap on
it, take a photo; The photo adds certainty and
gives an indication of age. To finish the survey press submit.
- It would be really helpful if you could repeat
that process for each orchard you own or manage AND for any land you intend to
plant to macadamias in the next 5 years follow the same process but add text to that effect in the comments box
e.g “macadamias in 2 or 3 years”.
The location, the crop and the photo will then go off to the
University of New England where it will be compiled into a map of all Australian
macadamia orchards.
Thank you for assisting us in this exercise.