MLi Forum 2012
Presentations from the MLi Forum, “Re-valuing our Rangelands”, held in Hay on 7-8 August 2012, are available below.
Streambank Erosion
About 60 people attended the Streambank Erosion Workshop held in Tarcutta on 12th September. Hosted by Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc in partnership with Tarcutta Valley and Kyeamba Valley Landcare Groups, the aim of the workshop was to provide landholders with a range of ideas and practical solutions and for dealing with streambank erosion. Engineering Solutions for…
Pests in Cropping Systems
This presentation by Murrumbidgee Landcare’s Phil Bowden describes the good, the bad and the ugly of crop pests! Information is included on the life cycle of some key pests, the main causes of pest outbreaks, and some recent research on new ways to control pests.
How to use a Remote Wildlife Camera
Remote cameras are a useful way of surveying animals which are typically hard to spot, and have the added advantage of minimal interference with the animal. This handy guide explains how to set up and use the cameras, as well as how to download your photographs. Murrumbidgee Landcare has two remote wildlife cameras which are available…
Swift Parrots: Conservation of a precious species
This article describes these important but threatened birds, including how to identify them, where they live, and how to help conserve them.
Preparing for Bushfires
Bushfire Survival Checklist This handy one-page checklist, developed through Murrumbidgee Landcare’s Women on Fire project, lists the key actions to undertake before, during and after a bushfire emergency. Edit our basic checklist to produce your own, ready to stick on the fridge or some other prominent location! Useful Resources This flyer has links to to…
Using Photopoints for Monitoring
This brochure provides a description of how to set up a photopoint site, to take repeated photo’s over time as a way of monitoring changes to your site. Produced through the Monaro Landscape Connectivity project.
Fighting for Fungi!
A description of the important role fungi play in our native ecosystems, as well as information on foraging for fungi.
Local Landholder Case Studies
This book features 20 case studies on landholders who were involved in Murrumbidgee Landcare’s Cross Property project. Each landholder talks about their reasons for choosing to be involved in the project, the NRM work they have undertaken on their property, and their top tips for integrating conservation and biodiversity on their farms.
Fact Sheet 12: Conserving Reptiles in Agricultural Landscapes
This Fact Sheet describes the results of recent research into the impact of tree plantings on native reptiles, and the importance of granite outcrops.