To plant or not to plant – that is the question!

Posted on 8 April, 2015 by Connecting Country

The 2015 Connecting Country Workshop Series has provided an opportunity for members of the local community to learn about broader landscape issues, and how to manage them successfully. First off was the very successful launch with guest speaker Bill Gammage discussing Aboriginal management of the Australian continent. Subsequent workshops have covered how to understand your property in the local and historical context, and also how adjoining landholders can work together to create habitat connections for birds and other animals. The feedback from one resident after the latter workshop was, “Great to build on previous learning, and gain new knowledge, as well as receiving encouragement to keep going!”

The next workshop in the Autumn series is coming up on Sunday 19^th April 2015 is intended to expose participants to a range of revegetation and restoration techniques. It will be held on a working farm in Elphinstone where restoration is an ongoing part of managing the property.

The presenters on the day will include Marion Da Costa who will talk about her efforts in restoring her central Victorian property; a local Elphinstone Black Angus beef farm manager; and Jarrod Coote from Connecting Country who will give a demonstration of direct seeding and other options available for revegetation. Jarrod recently commented that, “Being on country with people that have a range of experiences and expertise is a great way learn what options are available to restore natural values across your land.”

To view the full 2015 Workshop Program and register for one of the places that are still available for this workshop, fill out a registration form (click here) or contact Naomi at the Connecting Country office on 03 5472 1594.