Over 35 Graziers attended “Monto Graziers Billy Tea in the Bush” at the historic site of Ventnor School yesterday. The key features of the day were: – the relaxed atmosphere; – discussions on relevant issues such as pasture dieback &...
Funding via the GBRF Community Action Plan will open soon so it’s time to start planning what projects you would like to implement under the CAP. To find out more click here!!
The Burnett Catchment Care Association are seeking interest from South Burnett farmers & graziers who would be interested in taking part in our “Invest in the Test” soil testing project. Eligible producers will receive free soil testing for 2 paddocks...
🐞Zygogramma bicolorata, also referred to as the Parthenium beetle or Mexican beetle, is native to Mexico but has been introduced as a biocontrol agent for Parthenium since the 1980’s in Australia. The beetles are host specific and only eat and breed on...
IMPROVING SKILLS & CAPACITY There is currently funding available for BCCA to assist community groups and organisations to improve their skills and build internal capacity. Does your organisation or community group have skills and capacity needs? Is your...
As part of our student engagement and STEM education activities, an opportunity for primary schools within the Burnett catchment to be involved in the project and increase student awareness and interest in STEM education, research and science is available for the...
AND THE WINNER IS…………………YVONNE WARHURST Competition was fierce with so many photo submissions received and the 7 judges that we bribed had a really tough job choosing a winner. We have attached a sample of the entries received...
A MASSIVE thank you to everyone who has participated in the program so far. It’s been a HUGE response for such a modest little project! We are so proud of our community & how it has rallied behind the conservation this iconic & endangered species (who...
𝐂𝐚𝐭𝐬 𝐂𝐥𝐚𝐰 𝐂𝐫𝐞𝐞𝐩𝐞𝐫 (CCC) is a long lived perennial vine native to Central and South America. It was introduced into Australia as an ornamental garden plant because of its vigourous growth and large, bright yellow, bell-shaped flowers it produces in spring. The vine...
COMPETITION TIME! WIN OVER $260 IN PRIZES! Send us a photo of a wild koala in the Burnett Region with the date & location the photo was taken to go in the draw. Email: misty@betterburnett.com Message BCCA: Facebook or Instagram *Previously photo sighting...
Burnett Catchment Care Association (BCCA) received a National Landcare Program – Smart Farms Small Grant to establish biocontrol breeding facilities in Monto. The facility will be used to produce biocontrol agents for Cats Claw Creeper (CCC) and Parthenium....