Grassroots - The Documentary
As many of you would know, we have been supporting the Soil C Quest Project. Guy Webb presented the concept at our Celebration Dinner and we were fortunate to show a preview of the short film Grassroots that was directed by Frank Oly and written and produced by Tegan Nock. We are thrilled that the Documentary won the SCINEMA BEST DOCUMENTARY Award. SCINEMA is an international science film festival. We hope to be able to have the documentary screened in Forbes in the months ahead. Well done everyone! |
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Trundle Bruie Plains Landcare will be hosting Dick Richardson on Tuesday, 1 May at 'Plevna', Trundle. Details below:
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We are pleased to welcome Barry Sampson to present a workshop on biological controls for weeds. Barry has a wealth of experience with over 30 years experience experience working with biological controls. Details of the workshop below:
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 Central West Lachlan Landcare, Parkes Shire Council and Northparkes Mine are pleased to welcome you to a community planting day to refurbish the PAC Park Waterwise Garden. Details above.
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NATIONAL PARKS ASSOCIATION LACHLAN VALLEY BRANCH WALKS
Saturday 5 May - Gum Swamp Bird Survey: Meet at Forbes Railway Station at 0915.
Easy 2km - Leader, Martin Bell 0429 346 586.
Wednesday 16 May - Spring Creek Trail, Goobang National Park: Meet at Lions Park, Parkes 0900.
Hard 6 km - Leader, Martin Bell 0429 346 586.
Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday 29 to 31 May - Rankin Springs Trip: Book accommodation at Rankin Springs Motel (6966 1260). Mixed grades. Leader: Martin Bell 0429 346 586.
Wednesday 13 June Nangar National Park: Meet 0915 Eugowra. Hard 7 km. Leader, Peter Cannon 6866 1225.
Sunday 24 June Warraderry State Forest: Meet 0900 Forbes Railway Station. Medium 5 km. Leader, Peter Cannon 6866 1225.
All walks are subject to there being no adverse RFS fire warnings at the time and no closure of the relevant State Forest due to Hunting Permits etc. Walkers are reminded to bring along enough food and water for the entire day as well as suitable clothing, footwear, hat and sunscreen. A pair of good binoculars and a fold up chair is recommended. Please contact the listed walk leader the night before the walk if you intend to come. A $2.00 donation for each walker is appreciated.
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Conservation in Action: Research to Reality, is a conference that will bring together industry leaders in the conservation field. From scientists to policy makers, program managers through to specialists in implementing works on the ground, this event will pull together all disciplines of natural resource management to demonstrate how we're turning Research into Reality.
The Conference will be held in Bathurst on 16 and 17 May and is a fantastic opportunity to hear from a wonderful line up of speakers and workshops. The Conference is run in partnership with
Keynote speakers:
Dr Ian Lowe: One of Australia's most respected environmental scientists. Find out more here.
Dr Anne Kerle: An ecologist living in the Bathurst region. Find out more here.
Dr David Watson: Professor of Ecology at the Institute for Land, Water and Society at Charles Sturt University. Find out more here.
Mr Ben Peacock: Founder and Executive Creative Director at the Republic of Everyone. Find out more here.
As well as our keynote speakers they have an outstanding group of 26 presenters providing research findings, case studies and other information to help you become more connected, inspired and successful in the conservation works that you implement.
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Drought Transport Fund
Low-interest loans of up to $20,000 to cover 100% of costs (GST exclusive) to transport stock, fodder, or water to/from drought affected properties. The first two years of a seven year loan are interest and repayment free.
Follow this link to find out more information.
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Combined Drought Indicator
Combined Drought Indicator (CDI) - the most detailed conditions information available for NSW primary producers.
- Using our interactive maps you can navigate to any parish in NSW to see which seasonal conditions phase that area experienced over time. You can also see each of the above index measurements for that area.
- Use interactive maps to explore the history of drought in NSW regions and to further explore the trends of individual indicators for each parish.
- Read the latest weekly summary of seasonal conditions in each region.
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Monthly and Seasonal Climate Outlook from the BOM
The Bureau of Meteorology have some helpful updates that can be found here.
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 Rural Financial Counselling Services (RFCS)
Did you know that we have Rural Financial Councillors in our area who are available for assistance. Click here for further information.
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