The Dead Tree Detective

You are invited to get involved in this unique citizen science project! The aim of this project, led by Western Sydney University and University of New England, is to collect observations of dead or dying trees around Australia. It sounds a bit grim, but knowing where and when trees have died will help us to…

Farm Profitability and Biodiversity: Graziers with better profitability, biodiversity and wellbeing

Produced through the Australian Government’s National Environmental Science Program, 91 pages The box gum grassy woodlands ecological community has declined by approximately 92% from their natural extent, largely due to decades of clearing and nutrient enrichment associated with efforts to improve productivity and profitability of agriculture. However, a community of practice of producers (self-styled regenerative…

Feral deer in NSW

Wild deer are a priority pest animal in NSW, and are becoming a problem as their populations are increasing rapidly. DeerScan is a new website (and associated app) for landholders and the community to report feral deer sightings and problems. DeerScan can be used to map sightings, report problems or damage caused by deer, and…

VegWatch Manual

Produced by the Molongolo Catchment Group, 111 pages This manual has been designed to assist landholders to undertake monitoring of native vegetation on their properties using a simple, consistent methodology. The book includes a number of different assessment and monitoring methods, and a good selection of recording sheet templates.

Restore the Soil: Prosper the Nation

This report to the Prime Minister was written by Major General the Honourable Michael Jeffery, “The National Soil Advocate” in December 2017. In the report, Major General Jeffrey advocates for our water, soil and vegetation assets to be declared as key national, natural strategic assets, to be managed accordingly and in an integrated way. He…

RLF Landcare Grants – Reports

2016 – 2018 Funded by the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme to Riverina Local Land Services, for the Regional Landcare Facilitator Project In 2017-18, MLi’s Regional Landcare Facilitator program offered groups the opportunity to apply for Community Landcare Pop-up Grants. These grants aimed to support Landcare and community groups in the Riverina Local Land Services…