Posts in Tag: Landcare

Patersons curse and Lerps autumn pests
After the long awaited rain, plenty of weeds and other menaces have invaded regional paddocks and pastures.

Time to save old gum trees
NEW government funding is available for Mansfield farmers who would like to improve the health of their native gum trees.

Forum to discuss controlling pest animals including deer
THE Upper Broken River Landcare Group with Up2Us Landcare and (GBCMA) will hold a Pest Animal Forum on Thurs, Sept 1 at MACE.

The long road to recovery after fires
A GRASS roots driven response to the disastrous Kilmore-Mickleham fires has emerged as a positive model for natural disaster recovery.

Kangaroo cull was a professionally run operation
Kangaroo cull sought by landholders concerned about devastating impact large numbers can have on pasture.

Organisations thrilled at weed control progress
UP2US Landcareand Mansfield Shire Council are please at the progress of a co-operative venture between their two organisations.

Partnership of Landcare and shire bad for weeds
A partnership between regional landholders and the Strathbogie Shire Council to tackle weeds and pest animals has delivered significant benefits.

Students attend agriculture camp
STUDENTS from Mansfield Secondary College recently spent time at a three day camp at Dookie Agricultural College run by Melbourne University.