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Sustainable land management and conservation news from around the catchment.
Southern Burnett River Catchment – Primary Producer Survey
This survey is targeted at primary producers in the southern Burnett River catchment area. Please read through the information below and make sure you are eligible before commencing the survey. To be eligible you must fulfil both of the following criteria: You are a...
Queensland Mapping Workshop at Coalstoun Lakes
What a fantastic day at Coalstoun Lakes for the Queensland Globe Mapping Workshop! While our group was small the enthusiasm and eagerness to learn were huge. Participants had a hands-on experience learning how to draw key features like fences, water points and also...
Property Planning & Erosion Rehabilitation
Participants may receive: One-on-one support in the development of a Property Management Plan (PMP) by a Grazing Extension Officer A personalised plan with a prioritised action plan for improving business resilience & land management A property-specific erosion...
Bus Trip to Bonnie Doone powers producer groups
BCCA’s Sharing Models of Successful Groups project, continues establishing connection and collaboration by linking producer groups and aiding peer-to-peer learning, demonstrating the power of producer groups. On Friday 18 October the Barfield Producers Group (from...
BCCA welcomes Wendy & Ann
BCCA is excited to welcome Wendy Thorsborne and Ann McKenzie to the team. Both ladies have extensive experience and will bring great expertise to their roles as Community Resilience Officers. Wendy and Ann are from the South Burnett area and have a keen interest in...
BCCA out and about in the Burnett
BCCA attended 3 North Burnett Shows (Monto, Eidsvold and Mundubbera) and set up with NBRC Recovery Officer, SES and Rural Fire to provide information and support to producers including soil mapping info, grants available, technical support, biocontrol agents, weed and...
Brian Pastures Field Day
BCCA attended the Brian Pastures Field Day last week and with over 200 people in attendance, gave us the opportunity to showcase some of our current project at our trade stall. Particularly our biocontrol project which involved breeding biocontrol agents for Cat's...
Prevention & Remediation Erosion Workshop at Monto
🔸Last week BCCA hosted a Prevention & Remediation Erosion Workshop in Monto. Landholders received invaluable information from experienced soil practitioner John Day. 🚜Visits to two erosion remediation sites just outside Monto, demonstrated how practical...
Billy Tea in the Bush – Kapaldo
Billy tea and Damper in the bush has not lost its flavour as 35 Participants will attest to after another fantastic day at Ben and Lindsey Scott’s property “Tydale” last Thursday. With pasture identification guru Col Paton, and his right-hand man Rob Young (who is...
Regenerative Agriculture Bus Trip
Burnett Catchment Care Association organised another fantastic field trip on the weekend and their first multi-day bus trip. A substantial number of keen participants gave up a Friday and Saturday in their busy lives for this all-inclusive journey to learn from the...
Wittwer’s Investing in a Test
Check out the Wittwer's experience as part of BCCA's "Invest in a Test" project. Thanks to Steve & Gill for sharing. BCCA have conducted over 80 soils tests from right across the inland Burnett over the last 2 years. This project was thanks to funding by The...
Burnett Koala Program Update: Unveiling Milestones!
We are thrilled to share the latest strides from our groundbreaking "Burnett Koala Program," the first large-scale koala conservation initiative in the Burnett catchment. Objective: Enhancing our understanding of inland Burnett koalas' population dynamics and health...
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Newsletter Archive
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...
the burnett buzz… Autumn 2011
Our lastest newsletter, the Burnett Buzz can be found by clicking here! Highlights include: Welcome Fiona, BCCA’s latest extension officer Bendigo Bank Managers tree planting BCCA—monitoring your pasture New project—Sustainable practices in the Western...