{"id":2294,"date":"2017-08-29T06:24:45","date_gmt":"2017-08-29T06:24:45","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/?p=2294"},"modified":"2023-02-17T13:28:12","modified_gmt":"2023-02-17T02:28:12","slug":"cpp","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/home\/cpp\/","title":{"rendered":"Cross Property Planning to Balance Production and Conservation"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><p>[vc_row 0=&#8221;&#8221;][vc_column][vc_column_text 0=&#8221;&#8221;]<\/p>\r\n<p><strong>2012 &#8211; 2018<\/strong><\/p>\r\n<p>\r\n\r\n<em>Funded by the NSW Environmental Trust Community Bush Regeneration (Large Projects) and the Australian Government<\/em><\/p>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/cpp\/\" rel=\"attachment wp-att-3181\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright wp-image-3181 size-medium\" src=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Infographic-NEW-209x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"209\" height=\"300\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Infographic-NEW-209x300.png 209w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Infographic-NEW-768x1101.png 768w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Infographic-NEW-714x1024.png 714w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Infographic-NEW.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 209px) 100vw, 209px\" \/><\/a>Across the mid-Murrumbidgee region, native vegetation now exists predominantly in small, scattered remnants across multiple properties. The Cross Property Planning (CPP) project worked with landholders in the Kyeamba Valley, Tarcutta-Humula, and Junee-Illabo-Bethungra regions using a cross-property approach to protect and reconnect native vegetation across this fragmented landscape.<\/p>\r\n<p>Working at the landscape scale has huge benefits for native flora and fauna, protecting and improving crucial habitat and biodiversity. It also has benefits for production, including weed and pest control, creation of habitat to attract beneficial insects, and improvements to soil and water quality.<\/p>\r\n<p>The benefits of the project for landholders include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Working alongside others from your community to share ideas, see other management strategies in action, and build knowledge and expertise;<\/li>\r\n<li>Discussing alternative management options for your property with scientists, agency experts and other producers;<\/li>\r\n<li>Learning more about the native vegetation and wildlife in your area, and how can assist in protecting it; and<\/li>\r\n<li>Accessing support and funding to carry out work on your property to improve your production\/conservation balance and to assist with increasing landscape connectivity.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][vc_tabs][vc_tab title=&#8221;Workshops &amp; field days&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;10ee67f3-65e4-2&#8243;][vc_column_text]A key part of the Cross Property Planning project is the many workshops and field days which are offered to land holders. Responding to the production essentials and knowledge needs in each area, the workshops draw on the expertise of a range of partners including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>NSW Office of Environment and Heritage<\/li>\r\n<li>Australian National University<\/li>\r\n<li>University of Melbourne<\/li>\r\n<li>NSW Department of Primary Industries<\/li>\r\n<li>Riverina Local Land Services<\/li>\r\n<li>Invasive Animal Cooperative\u00a0Research Centre<\/li>\r\n<li>Waratah Fencing<\/li>\r\n<li>NSW Rural Fire Service<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>Reports from some of the many workshops we have held include:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Flora-and-fauna-surveys.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Flora and fauna surveys<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Dung-beetles.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dung beetles<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Pasture-cropping.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pasture cropping 1<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Report-Pasture-cropping-Workshop.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pasture cropping 2<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Report-Healthy-farm-dams-Workshop.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Healthy farm dams<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Wilson-erosion.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Low-cost erosion control options<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Soil-biology.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Soil biology<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Pest-control.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Pest control<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Waratah-Fencing.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Waratah Fencing workshop with Neville Prince<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Rodenator.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rodenator<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Women-on-Fire_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Women on Fire<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Roadside-weeds.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Roadside weeds<\/a><\/li>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Article-Nest-boxes-field-day.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Nest boxes<\/a><\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;On-ground works&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;810e6fc6-a3ae-6&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<p>The approach to on-ground works has been to coordinate works through the cross-property groups, to develop plans on each land holder&#8217;s property which contribute to landscape scale conservation goals.<\/p>\r\n<p>Direct funding has been provided to land holders through the project to support on-ground works including:<\/p>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>Planting tree corridors and other areas of\u00a0native vegetation<\/li>\r\n<li>Protecting existing areas of native vegetation, or paddock trees, through fencing to control stock access and additional plantings<\/li>\r\n<li>Participation in area-wide pest management programs, such as fox baiting<\/li>\r\n<li>Restricting stock access to dams or natural waterways<\/li>\r\n<li>Undertaking weed management.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>The coverage of the CPP on-ground works is shown in the Project Map. Stories from some of the land holder&#8217;s involved in the project, discussing the work they have done, and their long-term NRM goals are included below.<\/p>\r\n<h4><strong>Humula-Tarcutta CPP Group:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Ellis-Humula.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Len Ellis, Humula<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0&#8220;Pasture cropping boosts feed at Humula&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Tarcutta-McCallum.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Peter McCallum, Tarcutta<\/a> &#8211; &#8220;Dealing with erosion at &#8216;Waddon&#8217;\u00a0&#8220;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Humula-Reeckman.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter Reeckman, Humula<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;You&#8217;ve got to have trees!&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Oberne-Shofield.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bob Schofield, Oberne<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;Addressing gully erosion at &#8216;Clearview&#8217;\u00a0&#8220;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Sykes-L-Humula.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Lawrie and Nic Sykes, Humula<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0&#8220;You just need to be sustainable&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Humula-Tooke.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">David Tooke, Humula<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;I was completely astounded by the volume of water&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Junee-Illabo-Bethungra CPP Group:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Downside-Bellamy.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skye Bellamy, Downside<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;Dedication to Landcare on &#8216;Coombiana'&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bellamy-Downside-Corridors.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Skye Bellamy, Downside<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0&#8220;Wildlife corridors and shelterbelts&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Downside-Chamberlain.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Max Chamberlain, Downside<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;Landcare: A farmer&#8217;s experience&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Crawford-Wantabadgery.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter and Kellie Crawford, Wantabadgery<\/a> &#8211; &#8220;Good encouragement to get more trees in!&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Drew-Bethungra.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Pat and Marion Drew, Bethungra<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0&#8220;NRM is a part of farming&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Wantiool-Heffernan.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Peter, Sandra, Anthony and Rhonda Heffernan, Wantiool<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;Planning paves the way&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Eurongilly-Jones.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Toby Jones, Eurongilly<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;Trees to target weed spread&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/MacLeod-Wantabadgery.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Tracey and Bruce MacLeod, Wantabadgery<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0&#8220;Trial and error results in habitat continuity&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Meiklejohn-S-Downside.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Stuart Meiklejohn, Downside<\/a> &#8211; &#8220;Replacing what has been lost&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Bethungra-Muller-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Bill and Maria Muller, Bethungra<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;Building biodiversity, knowledge and partnerships&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Rankin-Bethungra-1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Fiona and Daniel Rankin, Bethungra<\/a> &#8211; &#8220;Planning for the future&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<h4><strong>Kyeamba CPP Group:<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Book-Book-Dunn_1.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Andrew and Robert Dunn, Book Book<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;Protecting and enhancing remnant native vegetation&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Dunn-S-Book-Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Sue Dunn, Book Book<\/a>\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0&#8220;Taking a holistic approach to NRM in the Kyeamba Valley&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Book-Book-Palmer.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve and Sarah Palmer, Book Book<\/a> &#8211; &#8220;Tree planting proves fruitful at &#8216;Kyeamba Downs'&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Palmer-Book-Book.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Steve and Sarah Palmer, Book Book<\/a>\u00a0&#8211; &#8220;Learning from &#8211; and working with &#8211; our neighbours&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li><a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Book-Book-Parker_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Trevor Parker, Book Book<\/a> &#8211;\u00a0&#8220;Protecting groundcover at &#8216;Book Book'&#8221;<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;Landholder &amp; flora\/fauna surveys&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1503988437008-2-4&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<h3>Land holder and Flora &amp; Fauna Surveys<\/h3>\r\n<h4><strong>Land holder Surveys<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p>In mid-2013, thirty-five land holders involved in the CPP Project were surveyed to gain a greater understanding of their expectations, goals, practices and knowledge in relation to the management of native vegetation on their properties.<\/p>\r\n<p>The results from these surveys are being used to assist Murrumbidgee Landcare to deliver more effective extension strategies, better address the needs of local land holders, and work more effectively with land holders to protect and restore our native vegetation.<\/p>\r\n<p>A copy of the results of the initial survey is available\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/BaselineSurveyReportMay2014.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>In late 2015, a follow-up survey was conducted, to learn more about land holder&#8217;s perceptions of native vegetation and biodiversity, how they value these, and what works they have undertaken in an effort to protect or enhance native vegetation on their properties.<\/p>\r\n<p>A summary of the results from the follow-up survey is available <a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Follow-up-Survey-Summary.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here.<\/a><\/p>\r\n<h4><strong>Flora and Fauna Surveys<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignright size-medium wp-image-2353\" src=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Flora-fauna-surveys-300x225.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"300\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Flora-fauna-surveys-300x225.jpg 300w, https:\/\/mli.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/Flora-fauna-surveys.jpg 640w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 300px) 100vw, 300px\" \/>In spring 2013, 30 flora and fauna surveys were conducted across 24 farms of land holder&#8217;s involved in the CPP 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.<\/p>\r\n<div>The aim of the surveys was multi-purpose:<\/div>\r\n<ul>\r\n<li>To provide a snapshot of species diversity \u2018on farm\u2019 throughout the region;<\/li>\r\n<li>To provide farmers involved in the project with information about the species found on their site, and the implications that may have for their ongoing management of that site;<\/li>\r\n<li>To encourage farmers to continue to participate\u00a0in conserving biodiversity on their farm, and across the broader landscape, whilst not impacting on the\u00a0productivity of their farm;<\/li>\r\n<li>To provide baseline flora and fauna information to the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage (OEH) database, adding to the data available for scientific analysis; and<\/li>\r\n<li>To help guide\u00a0Murrumbidgee Landcare&#8217;s future connectivity programs.<\/li>\r\n<\/ul>\r\n<p>A copy of the full report is available\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Flora-fauna-surveys-Final-report_0.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">here<\/a>.<\/p>\r\n<p>In addition, you can access a copy of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Summary-Conclusions-and-Recommendations.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Conclusions and Recommendations<\/a>\u00a0from the report, and a list of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/murrumbidgeelandcare.org.au\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/09\/Summary-Species-across-all-sites.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Species Recorded<\/a>\u00a0during the surveys.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_tab][vc_tab title=&#8221;Contacts&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1503988462693-3-2&#8243;][vc_column_text]<\/p>\r\n<h3>Contacts<\/h3>\r\n<p>Many stakeholders from external organisations have been involved with the Cross Property Planning project, providing a wealth of knowledge and experience in a range of specialist fields.<\/p>\r\n<p>The table below includes details of each person&#8217;s involvement with the project, along with contact details in case you would like further information, or to request their involvement in your own projects.<\/p>\r\n<p>If you would like to talk to us directly about the CPP project, contact Nicole Maher:\u00a0<a href=\"mailto:nmaher@mli.org.au\">nmaher@mli.org.au<\/a>, or 0438 452 814.<\/p>\r\n<h3>\u00a0<\/h3>\r\n<h4><strong>External stakeholders involved with the CPP project<\/strong><\/h4>\r\n<table border=\"1\" cellspacing=\"1\" cellpadding=\"1\" align=\"center\">\r\n<thead>\r\n<tr>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Name<\/span><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Organisation<\/span><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Involvement with CPP project<\/span><\/th>\r\n<th scope=\"col\"><span style=\"color: #99cc00;\">Contact details<\/span><\/th>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<\/thead>\r\n<tbody>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Phil<\/strong><br \/><strong>Bowden<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Pulse Australia<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>Conducted research on integrated pest management on project landholder&#8217;s properties<\/p>\r\n<p>Presented our &#8220;Pasture and cropping update&#8221; field day<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.pulseaus.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.pulseaus.com.au<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Fiona<br \/>Christie<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>University of Melbourne<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>Conducted bird surveys on project landholder&#8217;s properties<\/p>\r\n<p>Presented our &#8220;Flora\/fauna monitoring&#8221; workshops<\/p>\r\n<p>Authored &#8220;Flora and fauna surveys&#8221; report<\/p>\r\n<p>Authored &#8220;Use of remote sensing cameras&#8221; guide<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>https:\/\/www.unimelb.edu.au\/<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Mark <\/strong><br \/><strong>Conyers<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>NSW Department of Primary Industries<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Presented our &#8220;Soil nodulation &amp; nitrogen, pastures and animal health&#8221; workshop<\/td>\r\n<td>https:\/\/www.dpi.nsw.gov.au\/<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Tarnya<\/strong><br \/><strong>Cox<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Invasive Animals Cooperative Research Centre<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Presented our &#8220;Managing rabbits&#8221; workshops<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.invasiveanimals.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.invasiveanimals.com<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Mason <\/strong><br \/><strong>Crane<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Fenner School, Australian National University<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>Installed nest boxes on project landholder&#8217;s properties<\/p>\r\n<p>Led our &#8220;Family night stalks&#8221;<\/p>\r\n<p>Presented our &#8220;Nest box monitoring and maintenance&#8221; field days<\/p>\r\n<p>Authored &#8220;Paddock trees&#8221; report<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>https:\/\/fennerschool.anu.edu.au\/<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Ian<\/strong><br \/><strong>Davidson<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Regeneration Solutions PL<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Presented our &#8220;Nest box monitoring and maintenance&#8221; field days<\/td>\r\n<td><a href=\"http:\/\/www.regenerationsolutions.com.au\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">www.regenerationsolutions.com.au<\/a><\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Sofie<\/strong><br \/><strong>de Meyer<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Murdoch University<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>Presented our &#8220;Soil nodulation &amp; nitrogen, pastures and animal health&#8221; workshops<\/td>\r\n<td>https:\/\/www.murdoch.edu.au\/<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Ron<\/strong><br \/><strong>Duggan<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Riverina Local Land Services<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>Provided project landholder&#8217;s with our &#8220;Pindone\/1080 chemical accreditation&#8221; training<\/p>\r\n<p>Helped coordinate our landscape-scale fox baiting program<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<td>https:\/\/www.lls.nsw.gov.au\/regions\/riverina<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>\r\n<tr>\r\n<td><strong>Alison<\/strong><br \/><strong>Elvin<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td><strong>Natural Capital<\/strong><\/td>\r\n<td>\r\n<p>Conducted flora surveys of project landholder&#8217;s properties<\/p>\r\n<p>Presented our &#8220;Whole of farm integrated weed management&#8221; workshops<\/p>\r\n<p>Presented our &#8220;Healthy dams&#8221; workshop<\/p>\r\n<p>Authored &#8220;Integrated weed management farm plans&#8221; for project landholders<\/p>\r\n<p>Authored &#8220;Flora and fauna surveys&#8221; 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