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Farmers Digging Deeper- Analysis of soil carbon & soil pH on Gippsland Farms

Soil carbon and soil pH were analysed on 119 farms in the Farmers Digging Deeper program.

Come to the free presentation of the results by Chris Alenson and Peter Ronalds on Thursday 16th November from 9.30 am to 12.15 pm at the Warragul Goods Shed.

The attached flier has more information and registration instructions.

Or contact Peter Ronalds on 0402650382 or peter@wpcln.org.au or Caroline Hammond on 0472503088 or caroline.hammond@latrobe.vic.gov.au

Field Day 3 flyer

Farmers Digging Deeper- Analysis of soil carbon & soil pH on Gippsland Farms 2023-10-25T15:12:02+11:00

Durt’Yowan (Latrobe River) The Life Source – film screening

You are invited to a free screening of a new West Gippsland CMA film celebrating the story behind one of Gippsland’s longest rivers. Followed by a Q&A discussion about future opportunities for the river.

Wednesday 1 November 6.30 – 8.00pm

West Gippsland Arts Centre, 1 Civic Place Warragul

Bookings and info at wgcma.vic.gov.au

or via the QR code on the attached brochure

Durt’Yowan (Latrobe River) The Life Source – film screening 2023-10-15T19:24:31+11:00

Photographing Brush-tailed phascogale

There is an opportunity for Neerim District Landcare members to get involved in a pilot program between Parks Victoria and Neerim South Primary School putting camera traps in the Latrobe State Forest for the Brush-tailed phascogale.

If you are interested, contact Natasha Brown from the Primary School on 0438 204 706

to arrange a time to go into the forest to set up the cameras.

Photographing Brush-tailed phascogale 2023-10-13T16:13:41+11:00

Pop Up Stall – Information on Native Plants

Habitat Creations is holding a pop up stall on Friday, 15th September 10.00 am to 2.30pm at the Neerim South Football Oval with information about:
FARM DAM REVEGETATION – SHELTERBELT DESIGN –
ENVIRONMENTAL WEEDS – NATIVE AND INDIGENOUS
PLANTS

Grab a coffee on site and have a chat with the Habitat Creations nursery and environment team.

Details in the poster link below.

POP UP – HABITAT CREATIONS- share option

Pop Up Stall – Information on Native Plants 2023-09-06T18:52:49+10:00

2 events: Regenerative Agriculture Program and Western Port Biosphere Research Information

Both these events may be of interest.

The Regenerative Agriculture Program runs for 7 weeks and is available to farmers in the Western Port catchment.

The Western Port Biosphere Reserve information day (use this link for details: All things WP flyer FINAL ) is available to all.

Registrations are required for both and are due straight away.

2023 Regenerative Agriculture Program

Over 100 farmers have participated in this popular 7-week Regenerative Agriculture program. The program is delivered by leaders in regenerative agriculture giving you unique insights and tailored advice for implementing these practices on your farm! 
The next Regenerative Agriculture Program for farmers will be held during September-October 2022 and will run one day a week over 7 weeks from 10am-2pm. The program includes farm walks on local regenerative farms. There may be an occasional Zoom session.
2023 PROGRAM
Week 1 | Tues 5th Sep – Introduction to Regen Ag – myths and misconceptions
Week 2 | Tues 12th Sep – Soils: Living roots, organic matter, soil biology, nutrient cycling
Week 3 | Thu 21st Sep – Livestock & grazing systems
Week 4 | Thu 28th Sep – Soils: Minimising disturbance, maximise coverage, soil monitoring
Week 5 | Thu 5th Oct – Integration of trees
Week 6 | Thu 12th Oct – Financial indicators and transitioning to Regen Ag
Week 7 | Thu 19th Oct – Developing your regenerative farm plan
There are only 20 places available, and farms must be located within the watershed of Westernport or Port Phillip BaysYOUR INVESTMENT
Attend 7 workshops/farm walks
Your contribution – $250+GST. Register by clicking here

Registrations close Fri 25th August. Questions – contact Peter Ronalds peter@wpcln.org.au

2 events: Regenerative Agriculture Program and Western Port Biosphere Research Information 2023-08-23T09:32:18+10:00

Planting Trees For Carbon Forum

This all day forum may be of interest.

Interested in revegetating your property while
taking advantage of carbon schemes
available? Then join the South Gippsland Landcare Network Carbon
Forum on Friday, 1st September in Leongatha.

Full details and registration information is in the attached flyer at the link at the bottom of this notice.

There are multiple programs and agencies
working in South Gippsland, doing large scale
revegetation projects on private land, and
funding this work by selling carbon credits.
This forum is a chance for landholders to learn
about opportunities for planting trees for
carbon.
What to expect
● Presentations from industry leaders:
Greening Australia, GreenFleet and
Cassinia Environmental
● Panel discussion where attendees can
ask questions to the experts
● Opportunity to network
● Light lunch will be provided

CarbonForum_Flyer20230901 (1)

Planting Trees For Carbon Forum 2023-08-19T18:12:14+10:00