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THE NORTH COAST LOCAL
July 2017

Local Land Services - The North Coast Local

Biosecurity Act launched
Local Land ServicesThe new NSW Biosecurity Act 2015 has now been launched. It replaces 14 outdated Acts with cohesive framework for protecting the State from the threat of diseases, pests, weeds and other contaminants.  Under the new Act, everyone has a general biosecurity duty – this means anyone who deals with biosecurity matter is required to prevent, eliminate or minimise any biosecurity risks they encounter.
 
The new framework is a smarter way of managing biosecurity risks through threat monitoring and management tools, emergency response powers and community education, rather than the old prescriptive regulatory approach. Read the Minister’s media release or visit the NSW DPI Biosecurity website.

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Strategic approach to weeds
The North Coast Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan is one of eleven regional plans launched across the state to safeguard the state against the threat of weeds.  The impact of weeds on Australian agriculture is estimated to be $2.5 billion in lost production and $1.8 billion in control activities every year. The Plan sets the vision for weed management and outlines strategies and actions that focus on shared responsibility for weed management, sustainable landscapes and collaborative leadership and innovation. Read the Minister’s media release.

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Celebrating NAIDOC Week
NAIDOC Week is an opportunity for all Australians to come together to celebrate the history, culture and achievements of Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people.

A NAIDOC Week edition of Local Links celebrated a range of exciting and innovative cultural connection projects and the North Coast LLS team again celebrated NAIDOC Week by sponsoring the ‘Planting the Seed’ event at Coffs Harbour.  The event was a gathering of youth, elders and future leaders pitching in to repair a culturally significant area of Diggers Beach.
Event Roundup
There are a number of ways to keep up to date with North Coast Local Land Services events including visiting our online Event Calendar, liking our Facebook page or following us on Twitter
              
 

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Horse biosecurity reminder
With the recent Hendra diagnosis on the North Coast, horse owners are being urged to focus on key biosecurity hazards to ensure their equine friends are kept healthy and safe, and that they don’t pose a risk to other horse owners or animal industries.

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Local funding available
North Coast LLS is encouraging landholders in the Dorrigo and Upper Nymboida River catchment area to apply for funding grants that contribute to water quality improvements and minimise soil erosion, sedimentation and nutrient runoff into waterways. Application information is available online.

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Managing dairy effluent
North Coast LLS and Subtropical Dairy have delivered a Dairy Effluent management program to dairy farmers in Lismore, Dorrigo and Kempsey.  Effluent management is an important part of any dairy business and offers many benefits including saving money on fertiliser, improving soil condition and farm productivity.

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New macadamia guide
North Coast LLS has been working with NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) and industry consultants to develop the latest guide on Integrated Orchard Management for macadamia growers. The new guide offers strategies to improve erosion management in macadamia orchards.

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Oyster EMS
Tweed oyster farmers have been assessing damage and losses after the recent North Coast weather events that resulted in widespread flooding. Fortunately, the oyster industry are generally used to dealing with ‘what the tide brings’ and have adapted a resilient business model based around Environmental Management Systems.

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ALSR reminder
More than 25,000 land managers across the North Coast who pay LLS rates or have a Property Identification Code have received their Annual Land and Stock Returns in a bid to build a statewide picture of agricultural use and livestock numbers. Returns are due to be lodged by 31 August.
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