Murrumbidgee Landcare Incorporated are to host the Western Riverina Seed Workshop Series near Tabbita to explore the enchanting world of native species seed and regeneration.
A series of three seasonal workshops will be held in 2024 on Tabbita Lane, covering a broad range of topics around native vegetation. PlainSense Vegetation Management’s Ecologist Martin Driver will facilitate the sessions and says “the Tabbita area is fascinating because three of the most extensive land systems and vegetation communities in NSW come together and merge. It is a great place to see remnant examples of these vegetation types.”
Martin adds “all remnant vegetation is valuable, so come along to view and discuss the importance of these sites and learn the knowledge, skills and support that is available.”
Attendees will learn seasonal native species seed information detailing land, weed and grazing management, species identification, seed collection, cleaning and propagation, planting, direct seeding, mapping and other helpful resources.
The first Workshop on June 26 will highlight the value of native and remnant vegetation, identify and assess seed sources, and detail objectives and comprehensive options in site management, restoration, regeneration and revegetation.
The second September 25 Workshop will be during the flowering season and discussion will focus on native seed knowledge and skills, availability, production and projected harvest, seedbanking licencing and record keeping, storage networks, soil moisture status and seed dispersal methods and management.
The last Workshop in the series on November 13 will round out seasonal seed information with details on seed collection including ripeness for harvest, different techniques for collection, processing and storage, seed data and tracking, and the what, when, where and how native seed is best used.
Cassie Douglas from the Biodiversity Conservation Trust will also be at each workshop to talk about what the Biodiversity Conservation Trust can offer private landholders to enhance and conserve biodiversity on their property.
Everyone is welcome to attend these free events. Come to one, two or three workshops for seasonal details as you wish. Each workshop is not a pre-requisite for the next. Register by going to the Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc website or Facebook page. For more information contact Local Landcare Coordinator Jenny Dwyer at bidgeewest@mli.org.au bidgeewest@mli.org.au
These events are possible thanks to the shared work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private Land Conservation Matters project. Landcare NSW and the Biodiversity Conservation Trust are working together to raise awareness and support private land conservation efforts across the state.
