Association P.O. Bo x 1 08 Bi nga ra 2404

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1 Upper Gwydir Landcare Association P.O. Bo x 1 08 Bi nga ra 2404 G r o u n d c o v e r J u n e A bold new initiative has begun in Northern NSW aimed at restoring and reconnecting bush corridors and linking native vegetation, reconnecting farmland with the beneficial services supplied free o agriculture by the natural environment. The Brigalow Nandewar Biolinks project will strengthen the links between biodiversity and agricultural production in the targeted area bounded by Moree, Edgeroi, Bingara and Gravesend, including the Bellata, Gurley, Millie and Terry Hie Hie areas. The project scope will also target revegetation along critical rivers and streams across the entire Border Rivers Gwydir catchment, enhancing and reestablishing riparian vegetation to improve ecological links. What s in it for the Landholder? We can retain our birds, animals and plants by controlling weeds and ferals, building connections within the landscape through vegetation and increasing the size and diversity of important bushland patches. The best part is we can do this in such a way that it will fit into the landscape of existing farms, increasing the benefits to be gained from nature s services. How can the project help? Join the many landholders and regional organistations already planning and building the Brigalow Nandewar Biolinks. The project may be able to assist you with the following: Control of pigs and foxes in bushland Control of key environmental weeds: Coolatai Grass, African Love Grass, Green Panic, Buffel Grass and Boxthorn The types of activities the project will support are: Shade and shelter plantings Maintain high ground cover Fence to manage grazing Increase number of plant species Create new bushland patches Upper Gwydir Landcare Association is collaborating with BRG CMA to deliver this project in our area. For more information please contact the office on or ugla@gwydir.nsw.gov.au 1

2 Eat Cake: An inspiring Workshop for Women Eat Cake - An Inspiring Workshop for Women has been developed to help women like you to explore the questions you need to take your life to the next level and make the decisions to enable you to transition from where you are to where you want to be. Would you like to Create balance and flow in all areas of your life including: work, career, health, relationships, home and finances Stretch beyond your comfort zone Wake each day looking forward to new possibilities Discover what would make your life full, fun and fulfilling Design your best fit career and life Challenge the what if s that may be holding you back If you answered yes, then this workshop is for you To register or for more information please visit Funding Opportunities Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grants Since 2008 Coles has been providing School Garden Grants of up to $ , to help create gardens in their grounds or community. These programs encourage students to learn about the environment through outdoor learning and interaction. Round 3: closes 5pm Friday August 2013 For more information go to The Invasive Animals CRC (IA CRC) are once again searching for your photographs of pest or feral animals. They are looking for photo s showing pest animals living in the wild, the damage caused by pest animals, and methods that are available for pest monitoring and humane control. Entries into this years competition can be submitted online via the Invasive Animals CRC website. There is a limit of five (5) photo entries per person and a range of great prizes will be on offer. Visit the website for more information: Competition closes 30 September

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5 Quantum Leap Level 1 Dr Patrick MacManaway returns to Australia Quantum Leap level 1 is an introduction to a 3 part series on Subtle Energy and how you can effectively manage this resource to improve your profitability. As we know, sunlight and rainfall are natural and free assets in your production system to be managed and profited from. With the right knowledge and techniques, Subtle Energy is another natural and free asset from which your business can benefit. Subtle Energy has been used to: Restore the health of livestock Increase production in crops by up to 40% Improve production of land Reduce pest and disease incidences in crops Improve the quality of produce To register or for further information: phone or Faecal Worm Egg Counting - Online workshop - Friday 2 August 2013 At the workshop you will learn to: Use a microscope to identify worm eggs and detect infestations early Identify worm eggs under a microscope Do your own worm egg counts and interpret the results Use tests to determine which drenches are effective on farm Drench resistance is an issue in both sheep and cattle management Use WormBoss to help with your decision making To register or for more information please visit the RuralBiz website: 5

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8 Mining and Coal Seam Gas Workshops for Landholders NSW Farmers members and non-members are invited to attend a workshop to be held in your area as part of the Mining and Coal Seam Gas Communications Project. The workshops are an opportunity for you to get up to date and accurate information on mining and coal seam gas and to ask any questions you have on: Mining and coal seam gas activity in your area The NSW governments Strategic Regional Land Use Policy package, and Landcarers everywhere are working together to maintain the health of their local environments, but the time has come fro everyone to help maintaion the balance of LIFE by becoming involved and thinking about their action everyday and the impact they have. Landholder rights and land access arrangements with exploration companies Upcoming Workshops Narrabri: 7pm to 9:30pm Wednesday, 3 July Narrabri Golf Club Moree: 5pm to 7:30pm Thursday, 4 July Moree RSL Club RSVP Scott Harlum or harlums@nswfarmers.org.au National Tree Day Sunday 28th July What is on and when is it on? Quantum Leap Level Bingara Photography for Field Work...25th Tamworth Phone or National Tree day.28th July Faecal Worm Egg Counting.2nd Online A day with Allan Savory..3rd Warwick Landcare Week th September 2013 Landcare & Catchment Management Forum.3-5th Newcastle 8