Scott Sargood Memorial Scholarship

Scott Sargood Memorial Scholarship

In 2019 Southern Queensland lost one of its greatest agricultural and environmental advocates.  Scott Sargood's family and friends rallied and in 2020 The Scott Sargood Memorial Prize was established through UniSQ to pay tribute to 'The Mulga Man', his knowledge of the land and generosity of spirit.  Now a scholarship it is awarded annually and commemorates Scott's life and dedication to the environment by supporting students studying Environmental Studies (REN1201) at UniSQ.

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2021 Scott Sargood Memorial Prize awarded to Genavieve Jurd and Mark Bray

The memory of Scott Sargood and his impact on the region's agricultural communities is inspiring future generations of environmentl scientsts.


In order to continue his legacy, the Univesity of Southern Queensland and Southern Queensland Landscapes came together to create the Scott Sargood Memorial Prize, following his death in a mustering accident near his Charleville property in 2019.


The prize is awarded to the University's top performing environmental students in honor of 'The Mulga Man's' commitment to Queensland's mulga lands and his passion for quality science to support different bioregions around the state.

2020

Matthew Hollis

2021

Genavieve Jurd

2021

Mark Bray

'The Mulga Man' - Scott Sargood

Scott Sargood was known across the Eastern Seaboard as the voice of reason amidst the inadequacies of vegetation management laws introduced in 2018.  He fought for land managers to be able to sustainably manage mulga regrowth and use the mulga as livestock fodder. 


A self-made man with a can-do attitude who carved a reputation while shearing and  buffel picking ultimately purchasing three properties in the Charleville district and further developing them during one of Queensland's worst droughts.


A champion polocrosse player and well-known horseman; Scott is survived by his wife Adma and children Mitch and Bonnie.

What are the Rangelands?

Rangelands are those areas of Australia where the rainfall is too low and unreliable and the soils too poor to support regular cropping.  They cover about 80% of Australia and include savannas, woodlands, shrublands, grasslands and wetlands.


The Rangelands are also important to the Australian economy generating annual revenue through mining in excess of $12 billion, tourism great than $2 billion and $2.4 billion through pastoralism and agriculture combined.


The Rangelands are home to many of Australia's First Nations and are culturally very important to Aboriginal people.


SQ Landscapes is committed to further developing recipients of the Scott Sargood Memorial Scholarship through Croxdale Station - a 4,500 hectare property located 15-kilometres from Charleville dedicated to learning and development of the Rangelands.


Recipients of the Scott Sargood Memorial Scholarship will be invited by SQ Landscapes to participate in activities on Croxdale Station with the view of helping foster industry partnerships that drive new business and opportunities throughout the Rangelands; trialling new crops and agricultural technologies and providing hands-on experience to students.

Environmental Studies (REN1201)

UniSQ's Environmental Studies unit (REN1201) provides a general induction and overview of the emergence of environmental issues at a global scale.  The course focuses on ecological principles for thinking about the environment, the links between society and environment and the concept of sustainability.


Issues examined from a global perspective include land and water resource utilisation, mining and fishing, energy production and use, atmospheric pollution, urban systems and water management.


The role of politics and economics in the move towards environmental sustainability will also be examaned.

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Stay in the Loop with the Scott Sargood Memorial Scholarship by:


BECOMING A MEMBER

Be notified of further support opportunities, request a free property map, gain access to technical advice sessions with experts, be invited to networking events, and vote on decisions that affect our organisation.

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SUBSCRIBING TO OUR NEWSLETTER

Our monthly e-newsletter contains details of land management events happening in the region, includes funding opportunities, tells stories from our region and provides updates on the NRM industry in Queensland.

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COLLECTING A FREE WEEDS OF SOUTHERN QUEENSLAND BOOK

Being vigilant when it comes to weeds is important for the health of your land. You can collect a free copy of the Weed Society of Queensland's Weeds of Southern Queensland from our Toowoomba office during office hours.


VISITING OUR EVENTS CALENDAR

We host events for land managers to be connected with information and resources in the fields of land care, soil health, weed control and more! We also post events from other land care and NRM organisations in southern Queensland. 

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DOWNLOADING OUR FREE INFORMATION SHEETS

Want to learn more about weeds, soil conservation, vegetation, water conservation, pests and biodiversity? Visit our Knowledge & Services page and click on any of the buttons to learn more and download free printable information sheets.

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