Fact Sheet 08: Creating a Healthy Farm Dam
This Fact Sheet provides information to help landholders transform an existing farm dam into a healthy ecosystem, with benefits for livestock and the local environment.
Fact Sheet 07: Propagating Native Seedlings
This Fact Sheet provides handy hints on seed collection and germination of various native plant species.
Fact Sheet 06: Critical Threats to Native Vegetation
This Fact Sheet explains the key threats to native vegetation, and the actions landholders can take to help protect native vegetation on their own properties.
Fact Sheet 05: Soil Biology
This Fact Sheet explains the beneficial role that soil organisms play; describes the key features of microflora, microfauna, macrofauna and mesofauna; and gives useful tips on how to encourage beneficial organisms in your soils.
Beneficial arthropods in the farm landscape
This presentation was developed by Phil Bowden of MLi. The presentation covers the importance of beneficial insects and other invertebrates in farming systems. Included are photographs of common ‘good bugs’ for ease of identification, advice on how to encourage them, and where to go for more information or to purchase commercially-available species.
Flora and Fauna Surveys
In spring 2013, 30 flora and fauna surveys were conducted across 24 farms of land holder’s involved in the Cross Property Planning project. Dr Fiona Christie (University of Melbourne) was engaged to undertake formal bird surveys, while Alison Elvin (Natural Capital) was engaged to complete the flora surveys. The aim of the surveys was multi-purpose:…
Cost of treeguard options
A summary of indicative prices of various tree guard options, including individual tree guards, groves and tree lines. A useful guide to help work out what will be the most cost-effective option when planning your revegetation works.
Fact Sheet 04: Establishing a Shelter Belt on your Farm
This Fact Sheet describes the role and benefits of shelter belts, and provides information on various design considerations, including location, height, length, continuity, width and orientation.
Fact Sheet 03: Planting in Bushfire Areas
This Fact Sheet provides suggestions for landscaping in bushfire areas, with reference to vegetation placement, continuity, maintenance and species selection.
Fact Sheet 02: Nest Boxes
This Fact Sheet explains why, where and how to install a nest box, along with details on monitoring and maintenance of nest boxes. Nest BoxesDownload