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On Thursday 16th September at 7.30pm, Trust for Nature are discussing the options and challenges of fencing reserves to manage predators for threatened species. Join the online presenters on zoom.
Register here
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On Tuesday 21st September fro 10am-11.30am, MDBA are hosting a webinar on water for the environment. The webinar will explore how water for the environment is used to improve the health of our rivers, wetlands and floodplains.
Click here for further details and booking
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Assessing your ground cover: the what, why and how of pasture management
On Thursday 22nd September from 12.30-1.30 online, Greg Bekker from Ag Vic will be facilitating an interactive discussion with farmers about their current pasture, how to know whether it will last and what we can do to manage it for feed supply and to reduce erosion risk.
Please indicate your interest by contacting 0437310840 or kerstiel@gbcma.vic.gov.au . There will be photos you will need to send in prior to the event to make the most of the session.
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On October 8th and 9th online, Climate proofing our landscapes and biodiversity will be looking at practical approaches to fixing the damaged landscapes of central Victoria, making them more absorbent (less leaky) and so more biologically productive and better able to withstand the impacts of climate change.
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Passion into Action Workshop - Save the date!
Restoring land - how women create change is a Workshop on Thursday 11th November online (to ensure that it happens no matter what). This workshop is for women by women and is designed to connect, encourage and inspire action in caring for our land.
Speakers include: Anika Molesworth, Sally Murfet and Cassie Leatham.
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Holistic Management Course Jan 2022
Inside Outside Management with Brian Wehlburg is coming to Macedon Ranges for a 4 x 2day course in Holistic Management. The first session is anticipated to start on the 18th-19th January 2022.
For more information or registration contact kerry@insideoutsidemgr.com.au
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New resources available from Ag Vic for dam management
Ag Vic has developed some new resources available for people involved in producing meat and wool.
Click here for information on dam and sediment management post 2020 fires in Corryong.
Click here to understand how to measure the depth of your dam and how to use the summer water calculator to determine how much water is left in your dam
Click here to hear how to manage and care for your dam with Kerri Goshnick, from checking the integrity of the dam wall to other maintenance checks.
Click here for the summer water calculator.
Contact Greg Bekker for more information on 0417340236 or Greg.Bekker@Agriculture.vic.gov.au
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The Great Australian Platypus Search is running from August to October and registrations are officially open!
One of Australia’s most unique and iconic creatures is now at risk of extinction. Suffering under the impacts of habitat loss, drought, climate change and last summer’s bushfires, there is now mounting evidence showing rapid platypus population decline.
By volunteering as a citizen scientist in The Great Australian Platypus Search, you will help map platypus populations across Victoria and fill a critical gap in our knowledge of this notoriously elusive species.
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Applications are open for the second round of the Victorian Government’s Nature-led Community Recovery Grants.
Grants of up to $5,000 are available for bushfire-affected communities to deliver projects to assist nature’s recovery.
Eligible projects include: Nature-based projects; Projects benefitting wildlife and habitats
Educational or arts programs that connect local environmental recovery with human recovery.
Find out more
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The best practice guidelines for native seed collection and use in Australia has been updated and is now available. It is essential reading for anyone who works with native seeed from reseach to restoration, planting to policy and everything in between.
Click here for guidelines.
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