Land, sea, river, sky
North Queensland's reefs, mangroves, rainforests, savanna woodlands and spinifex grasslands have long inspired scientific enquiry. Its Traditional Owners, naturalists and scientists hold a wealth of knowledge about these rich environments, much of it unpublished. And there is still much to discover. North Queensland Naturalist provides an avenue for sharing this work, with the aim of improving our understanding of the region and its sustainable management.
Since 1932
The North Queensland Naturalist is published by the North Queensland Natural History Group. It is free to both authors and readers and is dedicated to documenting the natural history of North Queensland. It has existed as a journal (1932–1982) and newsletter (1983–2002) under the auspices of the North Queensland Naturalists Club which was based in Cairns but no longer exists. Since 2016, the journal has published manuscripts online as they are finalised, providing rapid publication for authors.
Contributions are welcome from interested persons of all skill levels from amateur to professional, including field naturalists, conservation practitioners, students and professional researchers. The journal particularly encourages submissions from Indigenous people, or people representing Indigenous groups.
To ensure a high standard, the journal has an expert editorial panel and all manuscripts will be sent out to review. Assistance in the preparation of any or all stages of manuscripts is available including writing, referencing, preparing graphs and maps, and statistical analysis where appropriate. Indeed, we see our role as including helping to improve the writing skills of less-experienced authors.