People and the environment Everyone wants and needs a healthy environment to live, work and play in. Nature plays an important part in keeping Queensland green and clean. Protecting the environment is everyone's responsibility. Governments can set aside national parks and make rules to protect native plants and animals and keep pollution to a minimum. But people doing the right thing is the bottom line for a healthy environment.
Some environmental damage is the result of deliberate vandalism.
But often, people do not realise the impact of their actions. Find out more about how you affect the environment and what you can do to minimise your impact. Green your home and turn your backyard into a wildlife-friendly zone. The physical remains and spiritual and emotional reminders of our past are easily damaged. Once lost, they can never be replaced.