Restoring Lowland Forest and Mangroves: Cairns Regional Council & Cairns Airport projects

Introduction

The Wet Tropics Restoration Alliance invites you to join a workshop and field trip exploring restoration projects by Cairns Airport and Cairns Regional Council.

We acknowledge the Djabugay Nation and in particular the coastal Yirrganydji People, the Traditional Custodians of the land on which these projects and this event take place.

Part workshop, part field trip, the event will feature talks from Cairns Airport and Mangrove Solutions about an environmental offset site at Dunne Road, Cairns. With the Yirrganydji People as key project partners from the beginning, this project focuses on hydrologic restoration to promote natural mangrove recolonisation using cost-effective, scientifically validated methods.

Cairns Regional Council will also present on their Green Space Our Place program and the objectives of habitat restoration at Cattana Wetlands.

Following the morning talks at Barlow Park, participants will travel to the Dunne Road site to view on-ground works, then continue to the Cattana Wetlands.

Workshop – 9:00 am to 1:00 pm

Venue: Barlow Park, 251–269 Severin Street, Parramatta Park

• 9:00 am – 12:00 pm: Workshop talks

• 12:00 pm – 1:00 pm: Lunch

Field trip – 1:00 pm to 4:00 pm

• 1:00 pm – 1:30 pm: Travel to Dunne Road

• 1:30 pm – 2:15 pm: Dunne Road site visit and talks

• 2:15 pm – 2:30 pm: Travel to Cattana Wetlands

• 2:30 pm – 3:30 pm: Cattana Wetlands site visit and talks

• 3:30 pm: Field trip ends / return to Barlow Park if carpooling

Registration information

Spaces are limited to 50 participants due to venue capacity and site access, so early registration is essential.

Registrations close: 21 August 2025

You do not need to be an Alliance member to attend. However, if registrations approach the cap, priority will be given to Alliance members.

Interested in joining the Alliance? Visit our website to learn more and sign up.

Things to know and what to bring

• Morning tea, lunch, and refreshments are included during the workshop.

• Sturdy footwear (e.g., boots) and sun-safe apparel are essential for the field trip.

• Bring a refillable water bottle for the field trip.

• No toilet facilities are available at the Dunne Road site. Restrooms are available at the Cattana Wetlands car park.

• This is a self-drive field trip. Carpooling is encouraged where possible.