Ngadju Rangers build capacity to boost nationally significant conservation
The Gondwana Link program in the Great Western Woodlands is undertaking a new project with the Ngadju rangers to monitor threatened malleefowl birds and control invasive plant species.
The project will implement the Conservation Action Plan developed as part of a Rangelands NRM supported project. [Read more]
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Murchison stations self-herding trial to promote land productivity
Pastoralists Ashley and Debbie Dowden of Challa Station and Andrew and Nok Edhouse of Wogarno Station are trialling innovative self-herding techniques to develop their understanding of cattle behaviour and enhance land productivity. [Read more]
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Feral herbivores managed to reduce threats in Fortescue
Active management of feral herbivores in the Pilbara region's Fortescue catchment is reducing threats to populations of threatened flora and fauna species, degradation to vegetation cover and hydrological assets such as ephemeral wetlands. [Read more]
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Regional Landcare Facilitator note
 The Rangelands Reflections Workshop is set for 18 to 20 April.
Guest speakers include Greg Brennan and Richard Glover.
Upper Gascoyne LCDC erosion workshop is set for the 28 and 29 April at Carey Downs Station. Hugh Pringle will be facilitating the in- field discussion.
Kane Watson, Rangelands NRM Regional Landcare Facilitator.
M: 0419 328 535 or email me.
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Events
- Grant writing training – Calling for expressions of interest in attending grant writing workshops.
An initiative to build the capacity of regional organisations. Please contact Kane Watson.
- Landholder Survey. Calling those with conservation covenants on their property. Monash University research will inform actions toward improving the effectiveness of private land conservation programs. Contact Julie Groce. [More info]
- April 2016 (various dates and locations) Stakeholder forums for comments on draft
Land Administration Amendment Bill 2016 [More info]
- 27–28 April 2016 - Landscape Restoration Workshop, Ethel Creek Station, WA [Contact Pip Short for more info]
- 11–12 May 2016 - Atlas of Living Australia Science Symposium 2016, Kensington, WA [More info]
- 17–19 May 2016 - Introduction to Groundwater: Principles and Practices training. Perth, WA.
Learn how to manage and protect our valuable groundwater resources. [More info].
- 1–3 June - National Native Title Conference 2016, Darwin Convention Centre, NT. [More info]
- 6–8 June 2016 - National NRM Knowledge Conference - "People, Planet and Profits, Coffs Harbour, NSW. [More info]
- 20–22 June 2016 - Developing Northern Australia Conference 2016 - Darwin Convention Centre, NT. [More info]
- 6–8 July 2016, Society for Conservation Biology 4th Oceania Congress, Brisbane, Qld.
Bridging Divides: Science meets action, water meets land. [More info]
- 16–22 July 2016 - International Rangelands Congress, Canada. [More info]
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Grants
- Coastal Adaptation and Protection (CAP) grants provide funding to coastal managers to undertake projects associated with identifying and adapting to coastal hazards. Applications close Friday 1 April 2016. [More info]
- Coastwest Grants Program 2016–17. Applications close 8 April 2016. [More info]
- Volunteer groups involved in caring for Western Australia's natural resources can now apply for grants to grow their capability through the State Natural Resource Management (NRM) program. Community Capability Grant applications close on Monday 30 May 2016 for small projects (grants up to $10,000). [More info]
- Applications for Round Five of the Green Army Programme open this month. An information session will be held in Perth on Wed 30 March 2016. [More info]
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