A far north Queensland council has banned future coal seam gas mining in the region amid fears it will affect water quality.

Douglas Shire Council lies to the north of Cairns and includes the towns of Mossman, Port Douglas and takes in the Daintree area.

Coal seam gas field near the Queensland town of Chinchilla. Credit:Glenn Hunt

Councillors voted on Tuesday to ban any future coal seam gas projects in the region.

Douglas Shire Mayor Julia Leu said there had been no CSG sites proposed in the area but the council wanted to take a proactive stance against the industry.