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Sustainable land management and conservation news from around the catchment.
Queensland Marine Turtle Network Forum

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...

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Industry Recovery and Resilience Program

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...

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Accelerated Grants – Open Now!

Accelerated Grants – Open Now!

The Great Barrier Reef are delighted to announce the Accelerator Grants: Community Climate Action for the Reef has been launched. The goal of this grant round is to accelerate community climate action for the Reef, championed by Traditional Owners, community...

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CAP Revision Completed and Funding Open

CAP Revision Completed and Funding Open

Check out the Reef eNewsletter (Burnett/Baffle) July 2023 by click here!! Updates include: - Community Action Plan revision complete - GBRF Community Grants now OPEN! - Other funding opportunities

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Understanding Soils Workshop @ Mundubbera

Understanding Soils Workshop @ Mundubbera

Producers gathered in Murgon for Burnett Catchment Care Association's Understanding Soils workshop, which is part of our Invest in a Test project, funded by the Australian Government's Smart Farms Small Grants program. David Hall presented to producers, providing them...

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Regenerative Agriculture Projects – Support and Funding

Regenerative Agriculture Projects – Support and Funding

Burnett Catchment Care Association is inviting Upper Burnett graziers to register their interest in receiving funding for regenerative agriculture projects to improve soil health on their grazing property. Participants will - Receive support to develop a regenerative...

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Property Management Planning – Support & Assistance

Property Management Planning – Support & Assistance

Burnett Catchment Care Association invites Upper Burnett graziers to register their interest in receiving one-on-one support and assistance in developing a Property Management Plan for their grazing property. Participants will receive - One-on-one support in the...

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Erosion Rehabilitation – Advice and Funding

Erosion Rehabilitation – Advice and Funding

Burnett Catchment Care Association is inviting Upper Burnett landholders to register their interest in receiving expert advice & funding for erosion planning & rehabilitation. Participants will receive - Advice from John Day, Soil Conservation Officer with...

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CAP Revision Completed – Feedback Open

CAP Revision Completed – Feedback Open

The final Community Action Plan (CAP) revision has been completed and is open for feedback for this week only in time for the opening of the next round of community project funding. Click the link below to review the DRAFT Community Action Plan. Key Dates: 19th - 23rd...

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The Power of Citizen Science and Koala Poop

The Power of Citizen Science and Koala Poop

Last week a series of community training workshops were delivered throughout the Inland Burnett as part of our ongoing 'Burnett Koala Program'. Our latest round of funding from the Australian Government Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water...

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Newsletter Archive

the burnett buzz… Winter 2015

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

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

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

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

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

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… Summer 2013

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… Autumn 2012

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

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

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...

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