Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
HLN.2: Biodiversity Day held at Marway, Tumbarumba. An Event for Landholders with a Conservation Agreement and local community groups to learn about Biodiversity. Speaker: Kevin Chaplin BCT and Birdlife: Ben Humphries to speak about local birds/ecology Fully catered lunch for 20 people, include site preparation, remote location set/up, on-site cooking & service and clean-up using Mundays Catering Tumbarumba with local home made produce.
Holbrook Landcare Network
Montane, Peatlands and Plains Walk & Talk
Learn more about the biodiversity of Montane peatlands and how private land conservation contributes to the broader landscape values.
Also an opportunity to learn about opportunities in the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust programs that support and reward environmental stewardship. Talk to some landholders with agreement about how it works.
Lunch provided
Enquiries: Kylie Durant 0419 198 522 or Rachel Daniel 0428 992 607
kyliedurant@holbrooklandcare.org.au
Event Topics
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
🌿 What People Liked About the Event
Connection to Place and Community
- Enjoyed being with community
- Loved being out in a relatively pristine bush environment
- Great location and arrangement
Learning and Conservation Impact
- Inspired by seeing positive effects of conservation efforts on endangered ecosystems
- Appreciated the informative presenter
Atmosphere and Organisation
- Enthusiasm of participants was contagious
- Excellent catering and opportunity to catch up with landholders
- Event was well communicated and supported
🔍 What People Want to Learn Next
Conservation and Land Management
- Biodiversity management options
- Improving regeneration and weed control in conservation areas
- Conservation policy and farmer support
Ecosystem Knowledge
- More on peatland diversity
- Understanding the Biodiversity Stewardship Agreement (BSA) process
- General interest in conservation topics
💬 Suggestions for Improvement
Promotion and Participation
- More advertising in local cafes and community papers
- Broaden group diversity
Logistics
- A sign on the first gate for easier access
Event Delivery
- Overall very positive – praised communication and helpfulness of Holbrook Landcare staff