Landholders in the Southern New England will soon have an opportunity to participate in four local forums designed to exchange ideas, knowledge and techniques that are more likely to succeed during challenging climatic conditions.

Karen Zirkler, Southern New England Landcare Executive Officer said, "The idea is to build awareness, knowledge and skills around priorities including soil health, pasture management, feral animal control, and revegetation initiatives, but with a special focus on the challenges that arise as a result of dealing with these issues in a changing climate.

"We will host special guest speakers and deliver interactive workshops that focus on the challenges associated with climate change around each topic," she said.

The four events will be delivered over a two-year period and each will be followed up with an extension publication outlining key outcomes.

"We've begun planning for our first event, which will be a Focus on Ferals Forum to be held this spring," said Karen.

"Subsequent events will address climate challenges associated with soil health and hydration, species selection for revegetation success, and grazing management," she said.

Anyone interested in staying informed about the events can subscribe to the Southern New England Landcare eNews at www.snelandcare.org.au. 

Southern New England Landcare were awarded a grant to run the Mustering Members 4 Climate Change Challenges project under the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program Phase 2 Smart Farm Small Grants program.

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