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Dainty Swallowtail (Papilio-anactus)
Coprinus atramentarius
Campylopus
Gorse Bitter-pea (Daviesia ulicifolia)
Spider Mites on Gorse
Forest Hedge Grass (Echinopogon ovatus)
Sematophyllum
Peron´s Tree Frog or Maniacal Cackle Frog (Litoria peronii)
Pseudocyphellaria neglecta
Clustered Everlasting (Chrysocephalum semipapposum)
Tortula antarctica
Flying Duck Orchid (Caleana sp)
Spear Thistle (Cirsium vulgare)
Scarlet Robin
Grey Fantail
Quaking-grass (Briza maxima)
Clitocybe semiocculta
Lichen (probably Xanthoria sp) on a Cassinia stem
Wheel Cactus (Opuntia robusta)
Coral lichen with moss (Leptodontium paradoxum)
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Who should pay for good private land management, and how?
Connecting Country’s most recent field day (22 April) was held at Malcolm Fyffe’s grazing property at Sandon. Introducing the trip, Deirdre Slattery, CC Education Advisor, suggested that an historical perspective on private land use showed many changes have taken place … Continue reading
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17 May 2012 – Reminder about three events on this Thursday
There are three local events on Thursday 17 May. The details of the first two have already been included on the Connecting Country site (follow the links below): Consultation on the North Central CMA draft Regional Catchment Strategy to be held … Continue reading
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25 May – Native Pasture Field Day
There will be a field day on the benefits of native grasses in farming systems on Friday 25 May at the Yandoit Community Hall. This free event runs from 12pm to 4pm, with lunch provided, and is hosted by Connecting … Continue reading
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27 May – Cactus Killing Continues
The first cactus control community field day for the year was held on Sunday 29 April. The day was launched by Maree Edwards, MP for Bendigo West. There was a big turnout and the event had a front page write up in the … Continue reading
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20 May 2012 – Cultural Awareness Day
A Campaspe Cultural Awareness Day is being held on 20 May. This is a joint initiative of the North Central CMA, the Campaspe Grassy Woodlands Project and the Dja Dja Wurrung Clans Aboriginal Corporation (DDWCAC). Participants will be able to … Continue reading
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Report on panel discussion on “Can I get paid to farm nature?”
The evening of Wednesday 18 April saw about 40 landholders from Mount Alexander Shire and more far flung districts gather to learn more on the topic “Can I get paid to farm nature?” After a fine meal, attendees settled in … Continue reading
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17 May 2012 – ELMA AGM
The Elphinstone Land Management Association (ELMA) is holding it’s AGM on 17 May. Local flora expert, Ern Perkins, will give the keynote talk on native and non-native grasses and everyone attending will receive a free copy of his newly released CD on … Continue reading
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Consultations on the North Central CMA draft Regional Catchment Strategy
The North Central Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is seeking input and feedback from the community on the draft 2012-2018 Regional Catchment Strategy. There will be ten community meetings in May and June to provide input and feedback on environmental priorities. In our … Continue reading
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Our Tuan Work with Deakin Uni and a Call for Volunteers
Dr Gregory Holland from Deakin University’s School of Life and Environmental Sciences was recently in the field with Connecting Country testing out some of his latest habitat monitoring and vegetation structure methodologies. Greg became involved with the Connecting Country nest … Continue reading
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Farm Tree and Landcare Association Newsletter
The latest Farm-Tree and Landcare Association newsletter includes items on a Landcare and Primary Producers Survey and Carbon Farming Initiative Methodologies and Initiative Events. There are also the regular sections on Awards and Opportunities, Events, and News and Resources. Click here … Continue reading
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