Discover Crystalvale:
A nature refuge and ecological and cultural haven
Corporate Carbon Group’s (CCG) Cape York property, Crystalvale, has been declared as a Nature Refuge by the Queensland Government’s Department of Environment, Science and Innovation (DESI) after funding from their Nature Conservation Assistance Program.
It joins Holroyd and Yarraden, two other Cape York properties under CCG’s care, as part of an expansive network of Nature Refuges. Together, these properties form a continuous ecological corridor spanning 500,000 hectares—a sanctuary for the region's unique ecology, and a protector of cultural heritage, all while balancing carbon and cattle activity.
Cultural heritage survey at Crystalvale Nature Refuge
Corporate Carbon’s Group Technical Officer, Dr. Kate Dodds, recently spent a week on-country with the land’s traditional owners conducting a cultural heritage survey. This was the first time some of the traditional owners had been on their country, while others had not been on-country for 40 years. For Elder Freddie Shortjoe, the experience felt like coming home. Check out what they were up to.
Explore the significance of Crystalvale
Ecological and cultural heritage surveys have been undertaken on the property to ensure:
Biodiversity protection
Crystalvale provides a safe haven for numerous plant and animal species, ensuring the preservation of Cape York’s rich biodiversity.
Cultural heritage preservation
The property safeguards areas of significant cultural importance, honouring the traditions and histories of Indigenous communities.
Sustainable coexistence
Crystalvale nature refuge balances sustainable economic activities, in this case cattle and carbon operations, with cultural and environmental conservation practices.
The area
The ecological corridor is similar in size to:
Roughly 4 times bigger than the Greater Brisbane City region
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