Event Type
Landcare Region
BCT Region
RGA.1: Multi property vegetation tour walk & talk field day in Box-gum woodland. Looking at protected remnant and sucessful revegetation works targeting potential new participants. Catered picnic lunch for 20 people at Conago Hall, Possible sites Wettenhalls, Lansdales & Wingaella. Topics include wetland flooding management. Box-gum woodland restoration & biodiversity. What can BCT offer?
RGA Landcare invites you to this FREE tour where you will see conservation areas on irrigation farms in the Lindifferon area, 10-15 minutes north-east of Deniliquin.
This tour is a unique opportunity to explore a variety of vegetation types and see;
- ancient remnant plains vegetation
- mature direct seeding sites
- seed production areas used to harvest seed for the Murray LLS seedbank
- private wetland and sandhill restoration project
- hear how agriculture and enhancing the environment complement each other
Hear from passionate guest speakers:
- Sue Logie - native revegetation expert
- Nigel Jones - Biodiversity Conservation Trust
- Michael Pisasale - landholder
- Rob Wettenhall - landholder
- Graeme Allitt - landholder
What to bring:
- Sun protection
- Suitable footwear
Morning tea and lunch will be provided. Please advise us of any dietary requirements when registering your attendance.
Questions?
Contact Janet Manzin, Local Landcare Coordinator: 0438 719 628 | jmanzin@rga.org.au
REGISTER YOUR TICKET BY MONDAY 14 OCTOBER
Limited places available
This event is possible thanks to the shared work of the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW under the Private Land Conservation Matters project.
Event Topics
Event Outcomes
Growth in learning measure (Scale 1 - 100)
Event Feedback Themes Report
1. Highlights of the Event
Participants appreciated the informal yet informative nature of the event and its strong practical and social components. Key aspects that stood out included:
- Diversity of Sites & Projects: Attendees valued visiting a variety of locations and learning about different landholder approaches and projects.
- Hands-On Learning: The opportunity to engage in on-ground experiences was well received.
- Site-Specific Insights: Observing the effects of treatments like scalping and direct seeding sparked interest and surprise.
- Presenter Enthusiasm: Michael Pisisale’s passion and delivery were particularly noted and appreciated.
2. Learning Interests for Future Events
Attendees expressed a desire to deepen their knowledge in both practical techniques and program implementation, including:
- Funding Opportunities: Strong interest in understanding how to access funding for environmental works.
- Technical Skills: Participants wanted more insight into seed collection, equipment use, and on-ground implementation methods.
- Project Design & Evaluation: Curiosity around how projects are planned, monitored, and assessed over time.
- Continued Exposure to Sites: Interest in exploring new locations or returning to see seasonal or long-term changes.
3. Suggestions for Improvement
While most feedback was positive, some suggestions were made to enhance future events:
- Discuss Funding Pathways: Incorporate sessions or handouts on available funding sources and how to access them.
- Allow Time for Questions: Ensure structured time is allocated during presentations for Q&A, as breaks are often taken up by informal networking.
- Seasonal Variation: Consider hosting events in different seasons to highlight seasonal ecological dynamics and site variation.