[4] Activities by community groups with the support of the Queensland Government succeeded in recognising the range with iconic status, meaning the area is given greater environmental protection.

[5] In mid-2008, iconic status was confirmed, making the Blackall Range the third such declaration in Queensland after Noosa and Port Douglas.

[6] The Blackall Range is volcanic in origin and contains vast amounts of red basalt soils dating from the Jurassic period.

Dalla (also known as Dalambara and Dallambara) is a language of the Upper Brisbane River catchment, notably the Conondale Range.

These roads ensure continuity of access in times of flooding or other natural disasters, and during planned maintenance activities.