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Sustainable land management and conservation news from around the catchment.
COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN REVISION
To read the latest Community Action Plan update and find out about the two (2) community led projects which have received funds from GBRF to implement Community Action Plan Projects - click here!! To view some of the most recent informal feedback and have your voice...
Western Burnett Agricultural Strategy Launch
The Western Burnett Agricultural Strategy has been launched. It is a vision for local producers supporting the development of sustainability, profitability and resilience within their rural operations. You can download it here or pre-order your hard copy by...
EXPRESSION OF INTEREST – FREE SOIL TESTING – NORTH BURNETT PRODUCERS
The Burnett Catchment Care Association are seeking interest from North 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 with a...
Soils in Grazing with David Hall
Over 30 landholders attended the 'Soils in Grazing' afternoon with David Hall. Landholders learnt about:- Local soils: What is limiting and what we can do to help. Soil Sampling: Techniques and purpose Soil Health: -The benefits of healthy soils -What we can do to...
Community Action Plan eNewsletter – June 2022
To read the latest Community Action Plan eNewsletter click here!
Queensland Globe workshop in Mundubbera
BCCA hosted a Queensland Globe mapping workshop recently in Mundubbera. A small but enthusiastic group of landholders enjoyed a morning leaning the ins and outs of the free mapping system. Participants were able to measure paddock sizes, calculate elevations, access...
Billy Tea in the Bush @ Yarrol
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 & diversity, measuring your...
Project Funding – CAP Project Development
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!!
Expression of Interest – Free Soil Testing – South Burnett Producers
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 with a...
Parthenium biocontrol released in the Inland Burnett
🐞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 Parthenium. ...
GREAT BARRIER REEF FOUNDATION COMMUNITY ACTION PLAN – CALL FOR WORKSHOP NEEDS
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...
BURNETT KOALA PROGRAM – STEM activity for Primary Schools
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...
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