eNews 27 July 2018

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Report Showcases Value of 'Supported' Landcare

ValueOfLandcareLandcare NSW launched their Aurecon Report in Parliament House in June 2018. It showcased the dollar value of a supported Landcare Network in NSW. It is compelling evidence of the impact Landcare has and provides an idea of how data collected by a Landcare Network can be used to evaluate in economic terms the return on investment at a local/regional scale and is WELL WORTH A LOOK!

Watch the launch here https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BMexB1Q49Dc The presentation of findings commences at time marker 10:26 for 16 mins.

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Wild Dog Baiting Spring Campaign

LoadingWildDogBaits320Following the highly successful Local Land Services autumn aerial wild dog baiting program, a second campaign is due to be launched in spring.

Mark Tarrant, Northern Tablelands Local Land Services Invasive Species & Plant Health Team Leader, is confident that the continuing campaign will significantly reduce wild dog predation on livestock and native fauna.

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Events

Upland Wetland Project Results at Public Workshop 31 July

Billy Bung Lagoon photo by John Hunter320Do you know what an upland wetland is? Do you know why they are important? Upland wetlands (or montane lagoons) are restricted to the high altitude areas of the New England bioregion generally above 900 metres. They are found on drainage depressions on flat to undulating plateaus and are not connected to rivers or streams. 

Image courtesy of John Hunter.

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How you can support your community's health

Upcoming courses organised through New England Community College include:

1. 11am, 7th August, Guyra - Community Support Skills

2. 9am to 4pm, 8-9 August, Armidale - Mental Health First Aid

3. 11am, 18th September, Armidale - Community Support Skills

4. 9am to 4pm, 19-10 September, Guyra - Mental Health First Aid

For more information, costs, and bookings please contact Leonie Taylor on 6779 2132.

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Community Engagement - Moving People into Action

Accredited training workshop, 7-8th August 2018, Tamworth.

Gather information about your community. Appeal to your community and seek change. Identify and overcome barriers to engagement. Develop a framework for engagement.

More information on the flier.

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August Member Muster Focuses on Farm Based Renewables

FBRE Image 320On 15th August, members and friends of Southern New England Landcare are invited to gather in Armidale to hear a range of guest speakers and participate in a Q&A on farm-based renewable energy.

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Farm Planning Courses

Farm PlanningKim Deans from Northern Tablelands Local Land Services will be running another two farm planning courses starting in August. Locations are Armidale and Glen Innes. These are great training sessions that run for 5 days over a couple of months. Well worth participating whether you are new to farm planning or just need a refresh of your plan. Download the flier here.

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Resources

FRRR Grants Available

FRRR / ANZ Seeds of Renewal Program - ANZ , Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR)  Closing Date: 17 Aug 2018. ANZ Seeds of Renewal is a small grants program designed to help build vibrant and sustainable rural communities, to ensure the ongoing prosperity of regional Australia.

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NT LLS Funding Now Available

Northern Tablelands Local Land Services currently has funding available to develop natural resource management projects on-farm and they would like landholders to submit Expressions of Interest to help them identify and support natural resource priorities. Expressions of Interest will be assessed as they are received against a set of criteria including funding availability, landholder contribution, NSW and Australian Government priorities and value for money. More information at https://northerntablelands.lls.nsw.gov.au/our-region/grants-and-funding 

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