eNews #2

 

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Welcome to eNews #2, 2023-2024.  

Latest News

Koala Habitat Grants Available!

Tree planting by ATG320A grant has been awarded so that landholders that in areas surrounding the Armidale Area of Regional Koala Significance (ARKS) can restore habitat connectivity for threatened fauna and flora.

Southern New England Landcare is pleased to announce it has obtained funding from Northern Tablelands Local Land Services under the Northern Tablelands Koala Habitat Restoration and Protection Project to assist landholders to increase koala habitat.

The project will run from July 2023 to April 2024.

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Estimating Herbage Mass

Picture1 320pixelHow accurate are our visual estimates of herbage mass? Are you worried about how much feed you have available, as conditions dry?

“Uncertainty about estimating herbage mass (pasture availability) can undermine confidence in the feed budgeting process, and that’s not warranted”, says University of New England pasture coach Jaimi-lee Edwards. 

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Southern New England Landcare Team Changes

After a rigorous interview process with an independent panel and assessment, the following new team members joined our organisation in June 2023: 

  • Elizabeth Rosser from the Guyra area, is our new Sustainable Agriculture Project Officer, (the role includes the Malpas Catchment Coordinator). Elizabeth works Mondays, Tuesdays and Thursdays and we are hoping one of those days may be located in Guyra (we are working on that!).
  • Janet Hodge from the Guyra area is our new Receptionist, working Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays in the front of our office, and
  • Janeen Robb from Armidale is a new Project Officer assisting across a range of projects.

On 30 June 2023, at the conclusion of several multi-year projects, Southern New England Landcare's Koala Conservation Project Officer, Des Andersen, Local Landcare Coordinator, Alex Hunter, and Sustainable Agriculture Project Officer, Aggie Seiler, moved on from their roles. Continuing staff include Karen Zirkler and Struan Ferguson.

The Board would like to thank Des, Alex and Aggie for their contributions to the work of the organisation during their time with Southern New England Landcare and wish them both all the best for the future.

To ensure it has the right mix of personnel to carry it through the next 3-5 years, and while it awaits further grant funding confirmation, Southern New England Landcare is strategically reviewing current and proposed projects and associated roles.

Events | Training | Opportunities

Bushfire Preparedness Session in Walcha

Prepare for Bushfires 320Council, in partnership with key agencies, is hosting a Bushfire Preparedness session to answer your questions, and let you know what you can do to stay safe this bushfire season.

Do you want to know about Bushfire Preparedness? Do you want to know how different agencies are preparing for this season? Do you have any land management issues in regards to bushfires? Come along and discuss local land management issues and bushfire preparedness!?

Please find the details for the Bushfire Preparedness session for Walcha Community below:

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NSW BCT at AgQuip 2023

AgQuip pic 320From 22-24 August NSW BCT will be at AgQuip ready to chat with you about your conservation agreement.

AgQuip will be open between 8:30am and 4:30pm on Tuesday and Wednesday and between 8:30am and 4pm on Thursday.

BCT would like you to come and say hello.

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eNews #1 (2023-2024) Pub. 4/8/2023

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Southern New England Landccare office hours are 9.00 am - 4.00 pm, Tuesday to Thursday.

Please contact us on 6772 9123 or at: mail@snelandcare.org.au 

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