Catching Up

In the Stanley & Upper Brisbane Catchments

NEWSLETTER JULY 2012

LOCAL NEWS and EVENTS

GRAZING MANAGEMENT WORKSHOPS - CARING FOR YOUR LIVESTOCK STARTS WITH CARING FOR YOUR LAND
Landholders in South East Queensland (SEQ) have recently benefited from three pasture management workshops held in Upper Yarraman, Wivenhoe and Toogoolawah, hearing from local experts on ways to maximise beef production, maintain healthy cattle and run a more profitable grazing business by keeping their land and pastures in good condition. Simple ways to maintain pasture in good health were explained, including: basic grazing management principles; how to identify key indicator species in native and introduced pastures; tips on how to check your pasture condition; recommendations on suitable sown grasses & legumes for different land types in SEQ; and how to establish and manage sown pastures.

Dr Maarten Strapper Workshops on 23 Jul 12

Dr Maarten Strapper is a farming systems agronomist who makes connections between farm management, soil biology, carbon plant & animal health and the effects on people. The Field Day and Workshops are being hosted by South Myall Catchment Landcare Group Inc and North East Downs Landcare Group Inc. The first is a Workshop and Field Day from 9am to 3pm at a private property in Brymaroo where your plant species samples can be presented for analysis of plant-soil-roots. RSVP to 0428 751070 or email glenysbowtell@bigpond.com. The second event will be an Evening with Dr Maarten Strapper from 6pm at the Oakey RSL where he will discuss the conditions of planet Earth, landscapes and people. RSVP to 0409 058538 or email : owena@nedlandcare.org.au

National Landcare Conference

3-5 Sep 12 Sydney Convention and Exhibition Centre, Darling Harbour. The conference will be held during Landcare Week, in association with the biennial National Landcare Awards ceremony and it will provide an opportunity for the Landcare community and natural resource management professionals from across Australia to come together and share their experiences and knowledge. Visit the National Landcare Conference website for more information about the conference program, registration and call for abstracts: http:// www.daff.gov.au/ landcareconference

Photosworkshops held in Upper Yarraman mid 2012 The workshops highlighted the benefits of high levels of groundcover in minimising erosion, which can improve condition of waterways as well as healthier soils with increased water retention. Participants were also invited to visit a local property at each session to discuss grazing management practices and pasture condition in the paddock.

RESOURCES - GRANTS - EVENTS

Volunteer Grants 2012
Call for applications now open from 1 Jun to 25 Jul 12. $16 million is available from the Australian Government, Department of Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs. Grant funding is available to support volunteers and encourage participation in community activities. Contact Ph: Volunteer Grants Hotline 1800 183 374 (Mon Fri 9am to 5pm AEST) Email vg2012@fahcsia.gov.au

UBRCN - GROUPS CORNER Meetings - Functions Events - News

Upper Brisbane Region Catchment Network Group www.upperbrisbanecatchment.com.au

BARUNG LANDCARE Ph: 5494 3151 Resource Centre is located at: Shop 3 Riverside Centre Maleny Qld 4552 Barung Landcare Nurseries
Porters Lane, Nth Maleny 135 Forestry Road, Landsborough

Everyones Environment Grants

To help people get involved, the Queensland Government will be offering Everyones Environment grants to community groups for a wide range of environmental initiatives from 2 July 2012, such as: tree planting and restoring degraded land community clean up cleaning up our waterways run-off reduction and water quality improvement enhancing the natural beauty of local communities; and monitoring the level of pollutants in streams. The $12 million grant program will provide for grants between $2000 and $100,000 over the next three years. The program will work with local communities, and small and large environment organisations to tackle environmental degradation throughout Queensland. Round One commences 1 July 2012, with submissions closing 28 September 2012. Visit www.ehp.qld.gov.au, Email: everyonesenvironmentgrants@ehp.qld.gov.au

BELLTHORPE PROGRESS ASSN/ ENVIRO GROUP Ph: 5496 5002

Enviro Group meets 1st Sat each month 8am at Reserve

BRISBANE VALLEY-KILCOY LANDCARE

Ph: 5497 1253. Next Meeting Wed 15 Aug 12 at The Hub, Kilcoy

CROWS NEST CREEK CATCHMENT GROUP

Ph: Frank Burgess 4698 4161

EMU CREEK CATCHMENT LANDCARE GROUP

Ph: 4698 4748. Next Meeting Monday 6 Aug 12

Talking Wildlifecelebrating 50 years with Wildlife Queensland, 7-8 September

The Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland is the oldest, largest, and very well respected wildlife-focused conservation group in Queensland and is bringing together some of Queensland's leading wildlife researchers and campaigners to celebrate its 50th anniversary in 2012. The event, Talking Wildlife, will take place at Bardon Conference Centre, Brisbane. Registration enquiries email talkingwildlife@wildlife.org.au

FEAT (Friends of Earth, Animals &

Trees) Blackbutt and Benarkin Ph: 4170 0070. .

RAVENSBOURNE & DISTRICT LANDCARE GROUP

Ph: 4697 8047. Next Meeting Wednesday 1 Aug 12 AGM

Atlas of Living Australia

Sharing biodiversity knowledge. See more at www.ala.org.au

ROSALIE NORTH LANDCARE GROUP Ph: 4170 0158. Next Meeting

Tuesday 7 Aug 12

Government Extends Disaster Assistance Schemes.

Most measures under the Natural Disaster Relief and Recovery Arrangements (NDRRA) had been due to expire on June 30, but have now been extended to October 31, 2012.

UPPER BRISBANE REGION CATCHMENT NETWORK

Next Meeting AGM 27 Sep 12 UBRCN Workshop - FIRE & WEEDS 30 Aug 12 at Highfields Cultural Centre For bookings RSVP rwilliams@seqcatchments.com.au

Please send information on your groups activities, events, workshops and meeting dates to: rwilams@seqcatchments.com.au

SEQ Catchments Office - Upper Brisbane

The Hub, Shop 1, 47 Mary St, Kilkoy 4515 Ph: 54220516 Fax: 54220515

Ronda Williams
Engagement Support Officer E: rwilliams@seqcatchments.com.au

Bruce Lord
Community Partnerships Manager E : blord@seqcatchments.com.au M: 0427 013 284

Cheryl McLeod
Community Water Quality Monitoring Officer E: cmcleod@seqcatchments.com.au M: 0400919250