BCCA & the Sustainable Practices program presents:
Valuing the back paddock…
a soils & forestry workshop
Guest Speakers:
Mark Sugars, Senior Natural Resource Officer, DERM will discuss the importance of understanding your soil’s capabilities and limitations for a sustainable grazing enterprise.
Bill Schulke, Extension Officer, PFSQ will share his knowledge of the tree/grass balance and show you how to assess the value or your ‘back country’ for grazing and timber production.
When: Wednesday 14 September 2011, 8:30am – 3:00pm Where: 111 Slab Creek Road, Binjour Cost: Free RSVP: 9 September on (07) 41663898 (bring hat and chair – there will be field demonstrations)
As part of the Sustainable Practices project, participants of the workshop have the opportunity to apply for cash incentives up to $3,000 to implement improved soil management practices identified at the workshop.
The workshop is part of the Sustainable Practices project, an initiative of the Burnett Mary Regional Group funded through the Australian Governments Caring for our Country program.
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For more information please call BCCA on (07) 4166 3898 or [email protected]