eNews #23

Trees, Power & Proof: What Australia’s Climate Policy Means for New England Graziers

Australia has tightened its climate targets: Net Zero by 2050, a 43% cut by 2030, and a new 2035 target to reduce emissions by 62–70% below 2005 levels.

What does that actually mean at the farm gate in New England?

• More interest in environmental plantings and biodiversity projects and other carbon projects.
• Continued renewable energy proposals knocking on farm doors.
• And more buyers asking for proof of lower emissions and good land stewardship.

Following a popular evening of discussion in Walcha earlier this month with local landholders and advisers, TASC are running two more evenings, in Walcha and in Guyra.

Representatives from TASC will open the floor to more questions around carbon projects, productivity considerations and government policy implications. They’ll unpack environmental projects driven by international and federal initiatives to reduce the impacts of climate change — what’s coming, what it means locally, and how to respond.

There’ll be short presentations on recent government announcements, the ongoing renewable energy markets, and land-use competition linked to these initiatives. TASC will also give a high-level overview of how these decisions could affect local landholders, plus practical ways farmers can leverage the changes for cash-flow income and long-term farm resilience.

The evening is hosted by TASC Carbon — experts in carbon and environmental markets — with community voices across a wide range of interests to ensure a broad, open discussion. Their aim is to open communication on issues affecting individual farmers and easing tensions emerging in the community.

The events will take place at:

Guyra Bowling Club on
Wednesday 29th October at 5.30pm.

Walcha Sports Club on
Thursday 30th October at 5.30pm.

RSVP: Kerri Pearson (TASC) 0400 992 551 or Michael Taylor (Taylors Run) 0412 332 484.

The next North Armidale Walking Tracks (NAWT) working bee will be on Sunday 2nd November 8.30 - 12.00 EDST

Please park back from the gate at the end of Arundel Drive North. Take care not to block any driveway entrances. We will set up a base inside the gate.

We will re-commence work in the section of laneway west from Arundel Drive North to the NE Highway. We have done very little work in this section to date, but… It’s Time! If we can clear the storm debris from this section then the Council slasher will be able to mow all the lanes within the locked gate. We may also be able to remove material, previously sprayed, that we cut back in our last working bee before winter set in.

If we have sufficient numbers we can slash the grass around the tree plantings at the Four Ways – it’s growing like Topsy at the moment.

The St John’s Wort has reemerged and it would be helpful to “flag” outbreaks for spot spraying over the coming weeks

We look forward to seeing as many as possible. Especially welcome are those we haven’t seen for a while, and new faces.

Meet at … in from the gate at the end of Arundel Drive North

Please wear… Long sleeved shirt, long trousers, hat, sturdy footwear. Gloves. If you have thick leather ones, bring them!

Bring… sunscreen, water bottle, and a mug for morning tea of course.

Tea, coffee, and morning tea will again be available.

Hand tools… Pruning saws (hand) , cutters will be useful

Morning tea will be around 10.30

I will send out an email on Sunday morning if we need to cancel on account of the weather.

For further information phone Ken: 0428 851 952

Looking forward to seeing you on Sunday 2nd November.