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.
This Fact Sheet describes the results of recent research into the impact of tree plantings on native reptiles, and the importance of granite outcrops.
This Fact Sheet describes some of the species of frogs found in the south-west slopes region, and the ways in which we can help protect their habitat.
This Fact Sheet summarises the findings and recommendations from a series of flora and fauna surveys conducted through Murrumbidgee Landcare’s Cross Property Project.
This Fact Sheet describes the importance of paddock trees, threats they face, and ways in which landholders can help protect paddock trees.
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.
This Fact Sheet provides handy hints on seed collection and germination of various native plant species.
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.
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.
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.