Peter Ronalds is leading a very interesting discussion on Cathy Briant’s Neerim Junction property on Monday, 19th February.

Cathy runs a Brangus breeding herd and grows multi-species pastures on her 200ha farm at
Neerim Junction and has been trialling regenerative practices for several years.

Between 2018-2023 the Tarago Catchment Healthy Farms Program supported a 4 year
demonstration to increase understanding on how multi species pasture established with Soilkee
technology may be used to benefit both pasture growth and species composition, soil health and
animal productivity.
Peter Ronalds will share the results of the demonstration, and Cathy will show us the paddock,
multi-species pastures, and the livestock. An interesting morning is assured!

The attached flyer has details about the time, location and contact information.

As mentioned above, the project has been supported by the Neerim District Landcare Group’s Tarago Catchment Healthy Farms Program and all Neerim District farmers and Landcare members are welcome to attend.

Briant flyer

National Tree Day

Do you plan revegetation work on your property in 2023

To mark National Tree Day on Sunday July 30, Landcare has 1800 indigenous seedlings available to give away to local landowners and we will be running a special farm tour where you can view and discuss revegetation projects with local plant expert, Gabe Marsden.

Farm tour – 10am to 12.30pm

• View three revegetation projects on the farm.
• Gabe will be available to provide revegetation information and advice to landowners.
• Planting information and demonstration
• Help plant out a small area with approximately 50 plants
• Meet other landowners with similar interests
• Select and collect your giveaway plants from the farm
• Take out or renew your annual Landcare membership

The 1800 plants are local species available in matched batches of 90+ trees/shrubs, subject to availability.

Planting equipment can be loaned and we have volunteers to help you

If you are interested please contact info@ndlg.org.au by email to register and we will give you the address for the day.

The Annual General Meeting for the Neerim District Landcare Group will be held at 7pm on Monday, 29th May at the Algie Hall, 213 Main Neerim Road, Neerim South.

All current group members and other people interested in landcare are invited.

The business of the AGM will be:

Presentation of the Annual Financial Statement

President’s report on the activities of the group

Election of committee members and committee office bearers

Kelsey Tong, the Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network Facilitator will also report on a citizen science dung beetle monitoring project she is establishing in our area.

If you are not currently a financial member and would like to join and contribute to caring for the land in the Neerim District you can do so at the NDLG website where you can join and pay the $25 annual subscription. Or you can join and pay on the night at the AGM.

Looking forward to seeing as many of you as possible at the AGM.

Dear members … a couple of updates which you may find of interest.

Environmental science seminar – Thurs 28 July

This seminar features the Arthur Rylah Institute (ARI) which is at the forefront of research initiatives designed to improve our understanding of species and the natural environment. Learn about the role of ARI, the variety of work and the breadth of expertise within the organisation.
Presentations include:

• Monitoring ecological outcomes of water for the environment across Victoria – Dr Zeb Tonkin
• Using decision science to address complex environmental problems – Dr Tracey Regan
• Identifying species from their calls with AI – Dr Peter Griffioen
• In search of Watson’s Tree Frog in a post-fire landscape – Louise Durkin
• How do we make connecting and acting for nature the norm? – Dr Kate Lee

The seminar is on Thursday 28 July from 10.00am to 12.30pm … REGISTER FOR WEBINAR

State of the Environment Report

Environment & Water Minister Tanya Plibersek released the 2021 State of the Environment Report this week.

The sixth in a series of 5 yearly reports, SoE 2021 chronicles a litany of increasingly serious environmental problems in Australia. As a result of land clearing, more than 6 million hectares of primary native forest have disappeared and Australia has the worst record in the world for species extinction.

While the report is short on specifics about how these problems might be addressed, local action such as the work of landcare groups protecting existing native habitat and revegetating depleted areas is vital. Think globally and act locally.

This massive report comprises 13 chapters and can be accessed here https://soe.dcceew.gov.au/or you can download individual chapters here https://soe.dcceew.gov.au/about-soe/downloads

All Neerim District Landcare Group members are eligible to attend these Drone training days.

If you are interested just follow the details and the link below.

Hello Landcarers,

The WGCMA in partnership with the South Gippsland, Yarram Yarram and Latrobe Landcare Networks are planning two drone training sessions in May.

These sessions will be open to all Landcare members of these networks but spaces will be limited.

These sessions will be for beginners and designed with your feedback in mind.

A survey has been developed to gauge interest and the level of experience among Landcare members.

This survey will close at midday on April 22nd 2022.

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/H6WBJR7

If you have any questions, please contact Marnie on 0472 503 088.

Regards

Marnie Ellis
Network Coordinator
Latrobe Catchment Landcare Network

My work days are Monday, Tuesday and Thursday
9am – 4pm

PO Box 1374 Traralgon VIC 3844
T: (03) 5175 7846     M: 0472 503 088

www.wgcma.vic.gov.au  Stay informed, sign up to our mailing list.

West Gippsland Catchment Management Authority, 16 Hotham Street Traralgon and Corner Young

Neerim District Landcare  Group will hold its AGM at 6pm on Thursday, 24th February in the Bendigo Bank meeting room, Neerim South.

The sole business of the meeting will be:

-to confirm the minutes of the previous AGM.

-to receive and consider the annual report of the committee on the activities during the preceding financial year and the financial statements for the preceding financial year

-to elect members of the committee

All welcome

Please note: in line with current regulations all are required to be fully vaccinated, wear a mask and sign in on arrival