People and Land Use
The catchment area holds a population of about 18,000, 75% of whom dwell in the lower flood plain area.
The river's upper region is used mainly for cattle grazing, while the lower Herbert River floodplain is given over to sugar cane production. The middle reaches of the catchment include National Parks, State Forests and sections of the Wet Tropics World Heritage Area.
Parts of the river, especially the Herbert River Gorge stretch, are used for kayaking and white water rafting.
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