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Sustainable land management and conservation news from around the catchment.
Creating Habitat for the Endangered Greater Glider
Last week BCCA installed additional nesting boxes across multiple grazing properties as part of their ‘Saving the endangered Greater Glider’ project. These nesting boxes were built and supplied locally by the Monto Australian Men's Shed Association and were installed...
Community Action Plan eNewsletter – October
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Community Action Plan Forum
Community Action Plan (CAP) leaders from across Queensland attended a 'Community Action Plan Forum' hosted by the Great Barrier Reef Foundation on Magnetic Island earlier this week with BCCA's Misty Neilson representing the Burnett Baffle region. The forum reflected...
Climate Outlook and Review
Peter Crawford is an extension officer (Climate Mate) with the Northern Australian Climate Program (NACP). His role is to deliver new and improved climate information and forecasts to graziers and pastoralists in the region of central Queensland, which covers Central...
Burnett Koala Program Feb – Aug 2023 Update
KOALA PHOTO CREDIT: Nardine Gray (Tablelands, Qld) The Burnett Koala Program is a regional community project that is making significant strides in the conservation of koalas in the agricultural Burnett. This initiative aims to develop baseline data for koalas...
Community Action Plan E Newletter – September
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Workshops in Understanding Soils with Jack Milbank
Landholders from Mundubbera and Coalstoun Lakes attended an Understanding Soils workshop with Jack Milbank in September. The workshop focused on creating a better understanding of soils and the need to monitor soil health over time as a means to improve management...
Off Grid Lifestyle Expo – Goomeri
On the weekend, BCCA attended the Off Grid Lifestyle Expo in Goomeri to share information about sustainable agriculture, land management and conservation on private lands in the Burnett Catchment. Over 120 interested individuals visited our stall over the 1.5 days and...
Queensland Marine Turtle Network Forum
During the development of the Burnett Baffle Community Action Plan (CAP), marine turtle groups identified the significant value of forming a Queensland Marine Turtle Network (QMTN) to address key barriers to knowledge exchange, support understanding around priorities...
Community Action Plan ENewsletter – August 2023
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Industry Recovery and Resilience Program
The Industry Recovery and Resilience Officer (IRRO) program is available to primary producers within the eligible local government areas (including North & South Burnett, Cherbourg & Bundaberg council) of the following natural disasters: Central Southern and...
Understanding Soils Workshop – with Jack Milbank – Coalstoun Lakes & Mundubbera
Understanding Soils workshops with Jack Milbank coming up in September at Coalstoun Lakes and Mundubbera. Free event - morning tea and lunch provided. Bring along any laboratory soil test results that you would like Jack to help you interpret.Register here...
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Newsletter Archive
the burnett buzz… Winter 2015
In this issue: Pig Manure - Maturing Nicely Future Land Manager 11,000 hectares of weed control Emissions Reduction Fund update North Burnett Weeds in the spotlight Better Catchments projects for the inland Burnett Sustainable Grazing workshop Gin Gin Working together...
the burnett buzz… Autumn 2015
In this issue: Update on carbon policy changes Flood Recovery Riparian project case study Grazing workshop to be held in Gin Gin Seed collection workshop a success in the Central Burnett Composting pig manure project Flood recovery project survives TC Marcia's force...
the burnett buzz… Spring 2014
In this issue: 2 day soils workshop in October for Graziers Manure vs compost—a review New soils methodology for CFI Central Burnett Riparian restoration update Reef grants continue for the Coastal Burnett ...plus lots more To view the latest issue of the burnett buzz...
the burnett buzz… Winter 2014
In this issue: Case study on local grazier’s PMP Soil carbon results from Monto workshop Update on Flood Recovery Riparian project in Central Burnett Weed file—GRT Nitrous oxide trial update GLM workshop for Degilbo Weed profile - Giant Rats Tail Grass, a flood weed...
the burnett buzz… Autumn 2014
In this issue: Funding to control weeds in your creeks Burnett River streambank restoration projects underway Carbon Farming Initiative update Three Moon Creek Floodplain Plan finalised Welcome Dutch Anbeek to the BCCA team Trial in Monto aimed at reducing Nitrous...
the burnett buzz… Spring 2013
In this issue: Update on Carbon Farming Project Threemoon Floodplain Farmers are Action Planning Chemical for weed control Welcome Jenny and Peter!! BCCA backs BMP program Riparian restoration begins Reef Rescue Grazing 2 To view the latest issue of the burnett buzz...
the burnett buzz… Winter 2013
In this issue: Property Management Planning for the Burnett Qld State Landcare Conference Welcome Marisa Young Flood Recovery Riparian Fencing BCCA staffer meets Allan Savory To view the latest issue of the burnett buzz click here!!
the burnett buzz… Summer 2013
In this issue:
Reef Rescue Case Study – Sanderson & Carr
Useful information regarding Flood Recovery Assistance
Cat’s Claw Creeper Control in the North Burnett
BlazeAid lending a hand for flooded farmers
Staff members flood photos
Welcome Veronica to the BCCA team
Land For Wildlife in the inland Burnett
2013 flooding in Mundubbera – a staff members perspective
An endangered species found in the inland Burnett
the burnett buzz… Winter 2012
In this issue: Reef Rescue Case Study – Patersons Sustainable Practices Successful Completion Pasture Workshop set for Miriam Vale Last word- New additions to the BCCA team! To view the latest issue of the burnett buzz click HERE!!!
the burnett buzz… Autumn 2012
In this issue: Sustainable Practices Case Study— Byrnestown graziers Richards and Twine North Burnett Landcare’s Friday Clubs Pasture Monitoring—it’s that time of the year again Healthy Habitats Case Study—Co-ordinated pig control To view the latest issue of the...
the burnett buzz… Summer 2012
the burnett buzz.... Summer 2012 Issue An update on the Rewarding Sustainable Practices project. CASE STUDY: Bob and Beth Gaston, Mundubbera grain producers. Soil Carbon in Grazing systems, can we accurately measure it? Pasture Management workshop with Russ Tyler To...
the burnett buzz… Spring 2011
Click here for our latest newsletter, the Burnett Buzz! Highlights include: Welcome Melinda, BCCA new administration officer Sustainable practices workshop, Gayndah Central Burnett Landcare past project field trip Healthy Habitats for the Inland Burnett Membership...