Up to 200 illegally dumped truck tyres in the Isla Gorge National Park have prompted disgust and sparked a joint investigation to find the person or business responsible.
During a bushfire in October 2024, the tyres were discovered in a deep ravine adjacent to the Leichhardt Highway.
Located approximately 340km west of Bundaberg and 230km southwest of Rockhampton, Isla Gorge National Park features stunning gorges, sandstone outcrops and striking rock formations.
Rangers from the Department of the Environment, Tourism, Science and Innovation and Banana Shire Council compliance officers launched an investigation.
Senior Ranger Chris said the tyres posed a significant fire risk and had polluted a highly sensitive environment.
"This shocking example of illegal dumping has delayed our planned burn program, and we are doing everything we can to remediate the site and find the person or business responsible," Ranger Chris said.
