Editorial by Tina de Jong, Executive Officer, Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc Heard the news this week that the Australian environment is doomed? Wondering is that us, or other places like the Great Barrier Reef? The State of the Environment Report is a gigantic set of reports analysing the latest scientific information about all aspects of the…
Invitation to join one of two new producer groups in the Eastern and Central Riverina districts Do you want more profitable and sustainable grazing systems? To achieve this, you need new skills and knowledge of the interaction between pastures and grazing livestock. Producers can do this through PROGRAZE® a recognised, industry-leading training course based on…
For the Kyeamba Valley region and surrounds Collecting and germinating local seed is a great way to grow plants for revegetation. It is also a rewarding and enjoyable activity! The information in this guide will give you some tips to get started. The guide includes a seed collection calendar, targeted at the Kyeamba Valley region.…
A word from the RALF (June 2022) Dougy, as the beloved Australasian Bittern is known, was adored by over 700 women from across the state who came by to visit him on the Agriculture and Environment stand at the 100 year Centenary Country Women’s Association (CWA) of NSW Conference this month. Anna Wilson of Riverina…
A word from the RALF (April 2022) Fran McLaughlin had an idea after her husband returned from working in remote areas of NSW with their rural earthmoving business. Fran’s husband alarmingly described the accessibility constraints of these remote areas accessing fresh produce delivered in terms of distance, for example. ‘Feed the Bush’ idea was born.…
When collecting native seeds, it is important to record as much information as you can, especially if you wish to sell the seed, or store for long periods of time. This Field Data Sheet is a handy resource to record all the important information for each species you collect during a seed collection activity.
This guide may look a bit dated, and obviously it refers to Vic in the title, but it remains one of the most comprehensive references for revegetation you can find! It covers revegetation with planted tubestock, direct seeding and natural regeneration, with step by step descriptions for each. It has a detailed section on planning…
Local Land Services (2016), 52 pages This guide covers the process of planning, planting and maintaining a revegetation site on your property. It includes details on site selection and design, species selection, planting methods, ground preparation, watering and weed management .
Many people involved in Wagga Wagga Urban Landcare (WWUL) Group are interested in building a deeper understanding of Wiradjuri culture. However for many it is difficult to know where to start, or who to ask, in order to build this knowledge. As a result, we have only had limited collaboration with local Indigenous groups. Together…
A word from the RALF (November 2021) Mention fossicking about in cow dung and dung beetles to those who are not familiar, and you may get a response of someone’s head slowly retracting back with full facial expressions of confusion and dismay. Dung. Yes, that’s right. Manure. Doo-doos. POO, as otherwise known globally in many…