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NORTHERN SLOPES LANDCARE | March 2022

IN THIS EDITION

Upcoming Events
1 April Rural Women's Catchup - North Star
5 April Geoff Bassett Living Soils workshop - Bingara
6 April Rural Women's Catchup - Coolatai
29 April Rural Women's Catchup - Boomi
4 May Reinventing Agriculture with Kim Deans - Upper Horton
10 May Roving Trapper Workshop Delungra
13 May Rural Women's Catchup Upper Horton

LATEST NEWS
Kim Deans Farm Planning Workshop
24th & 25th February 2022

It was wonderful to get back to face to face workshops in February for this inspiring workshop. Kim led the group step by step through the process of Farm planning, ensuring that they took into account all factors, resulting in a holistic plan. Kim says ä holistic approach helps us to focus on the whole picture an not just a single element".
The workshop was very well received, with participants also very much enjoying an informal dinner to discuss their ideas and plans on the Thursday night.

Roving Trapper Workshop Series begins

The first two workshops in the Roving Trapper Workshop series were held recently in Gulf Creek and Gravesend. Participants enjoyed a highly informative day learning about the biology and ecology of wild dogs and deer. Mark Lamb from Pest Lures then demonstrated tracking tips. The day was aimed at upskilling participants to increase the success of their control programs. Mark also stressed the threat to both the natural environment and to agriculture posed by these invasive species. If you missed out, the third and final workshop in the series is scheduled for May 10 in Delungra for further details click HERE.

NEW RELEASE!!
BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF WEEDS
A practitioner's guide for South East Australia

Published by NSW Department of Primary Industries, this long awaited resource contains information on the current biological weed control agents currently available in South East Australia to control weeds such as Hudson Pear, St John's wort, Blue Heliotrope and more. Click HERE to download your free copy now.

Flood Appeal
During the recent severe drought, residents of Bangalow and Mullumbimby banded together to support the residents of Bingara, donating massive amounts of non-perishable foods, gift cards, and a multitude of household items. Their support throughout this time made a huge difference to landholders going through a very tough time. Now it is our turn to return the gesture and to support Bangalow and Mullumbimby in their time of need. Both of these regions have been hard hit in the recent floods. 100% of funds donated will go directly to those residents in need.

Indian Myna Traps Available now - 2 only !

First in Best dressed - two traps only available. $20.00 each.

COMING EVENTS

Cactus news

The Autumn 2022 Cactus Quarterly is coming soon!

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Check out some of the great cacti resources available to download from our website. View resources

Funding opportunities

Special Disaster Grant – Storms & Floods
Eligible primary producers impacted by the floods are able to claim the $75,000 Special Disaster Grant to support their recovery.
Grants are to assist with repairing/replacing of fences, contour banks, roads, crops, erosion, livestock, fodder, plant or equipment, buildings etc.
Apply Here Floods
Apply Here Special Disaster Assistance

Rural Landholders Grant
If you are not eligible for the above RAA grants, there is also https://faa.ruralaid.org.au/o a $10,000 Rural Landholders Grant that you will be eligible for. You can register for this now.
Rural Landholders Grant (nsw.gov.au)

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The North West Landcare team pictured with Dr Adrian Zammit, Landcare NSW.

Staff Contacts

Shelley McDouall
Coordinator/Office Manager
0474 887 982 | admin@nsla.net.au

Rachel Dorney
Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator
0474 888 265 | ralf@nsla.net.au

Jo-Anna Skewes
North West Cacti Control Coordinator
0438 353 519 | nwcactus@nsla.net.au

LATEST NEWS Kim Deans Farm Planning Workshop 24th & 25th February 2022