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Orchard mapping – we need your help

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;

  1. Making an economic case to the government for the reinstatement of the Paradise dam
  2. Demonstrating the increasing size and importance of the tree crop industries to local communities and government and will be
  3. 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. 



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