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If you want to develop your leadership potential so you can identify and achieve goals that are important to you and have a greater, positive impact in your community, consider applying for the Local Leaders Program. Over 60 participants have completed the program to date coming from a range of industry, government and community backgrounds in the […]
South East Local Land Services has released its draft Regional Strategic Weed Management Plan for public consultation until 8 March 2017. The primary outcome of the weed reform process will be the integration of weed management efforts across the State. For the first time in NSW, there will be a set of agreed priorities and […]
Rabbit control programs often focus on the significant threat that rabbits pose to agriculture, primarily through competition for pasture and erosion impacts. However, rabbits also have a big impact on native flora and fauna, with 304 species affected, including 24 critically endangered species such as the Pygmy possum, the Orange bellied parrot and the Ballerina […]
When it comes to weeds, bare ground is your enemy, and there is plenty of it after this long, dry period. With even a small amount of rain, weeds tend to germinate and fill gaps in ground cover before more desirable species get a chance. How has this season affected weed growth, how are landholders […]
In the Bega Valley we have an important remnant population of koalas in the coastal forests from Bermagui to Tanja. Many of you have joined survey teams to map the location of these koalas and are committed to their survival and flourishing. The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage is currently seeking feedback from the […]
As our dams and rivers dry up, even hardy native plants like Spiny mat rush (Lomandra longifolia) are curling up their leaves. Our local Seedbank Coordinator is witnessing unusual flowering and seed set patterns in our trees and shrubs. So, as conversations abound about what a hot, dry season we’re having, let’s take a look […]
World Wetlands Day is celebrated internationally each year on 2 February. It marks the anniversary of the signing of the Convention on Wetlands of International Importance (Ramsar Convention) in Ramsar, Iran, on 2 February 1971. Celebrations on this day take many forms, including talks, photo and art exhibitions, nature walks, festivals, announcement of new Ramsar sites, […]
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