Landcare Queensland
PO Box 13204, George Street Q 4003
M E D I A R E L E A S E
December 2009
Motorcycling Queensland revs up Landcare
The start of 2010 will see Landcare Queensland working with Motorcycling Queensland to repair
and protect the environment on and around motorcycling event sites throughout Queensland.
By taking the initiative to help reduce the impacts that motorcycle recreation and sport has on
the environment through carbon emissions and environmental degradation, Motorcycling
Queensland’s decision to introduce an environmental levy to event registration fees is an
Australian first in the motorcycling sport and recreation industry and demonstrates their
proactive commitment to mitigating the impacts of their sport while also supporting the Landcare
movement.
The $1 levy fee will be introduced to all Motorcycling Queensland event registrations from the 1st
January 2010 and with over 1000 events sanctioned by Motorcycling Queensland each year it is
estimated that around $60,000 will be generated annually. These funds will be contributed to on-
ground environmental reparation projects and will be carried out by Landcare groups on and
around motorcycling event sites in Queensland.
“Landcare Queensland is very pleased to be working with Motorcycling Queensland on this
initiative, we will be both repairing environmental damage and engaging a new sector of the
community in natural resource management.” said Landcare Queensland’s Manager Chloe
Tanner.
“Carbon pollution is big news with the Emissions Trading Scheme currently in the headlines. At a
time when some industries are adopting a wait and see attitude it is encouraging to see
Motorcycling Queensland taking a proactive step towards minimising the impact of the
recreational motorcycling industry and its activities on the environment.”
The $1.00 figure has been calculated based on carbon emissions produced by riders across a wide
range of events. On average it is estimated that at a two day event each rider consumes 12 litres
of fuel.
“The on-ground projects that the funds will be contributed towards will be developed between
Motorcycling Queensland, clubs and local Landcare groups, and it is hoped that this approach
will help foster ownership and awareness of the work that is being done while also ensuring
good environmental outcomes” said Miss Tanner.
According to Motorcycling Queensland General Manager, Lindsay Granger, the agreement with
Landcare will enable motorcycle sporting clubs and promoters to significantly rehabilitate and
improve their own properties by using funds from the Environmental Levy. Applications have
already been called for projects to commence in the first year of the agreement.
Landcare Queensland and Motorcycling Queensland look forward to announcing where the first
on-ground project will take place early in 2010.
If you would like to find out how you can make a difference in your local community contact
Landcare Queensland on (07) 3211 4413 to find out about your local Landcare group.
Landcare Queensland
PO Box 13204, George Street Q 4003
Media enquiries to Landcare Queensland, 07 3211 4413.
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