The beaches of the Bega Valley are clean and weed free for a reason. It doesn’t just happen. For 10 years the ‘Coastal Weeds Project’ has been forging partnerships with Government Departments, Local Council, Landcare Volunteers and Local Aboriginal Land Councils to clean our beaches of weeds and rubbish from Narooma to the Victorian border. […]
This roadshow is part of a wider program of soil workshops and activities to assist farmers manage soil condition and health…..Please RSVP: here
What are the native and introduced plants growing in your paddock? If you’d like help working out what you have, what to keep, what weeds to focus on and how to look after your pasture or native grassland, come along to this field day on Thursday 4 April 2019, 9.30am-12.30pm between Bega and Cobargo. Organised by the […]
MARCH 2019 Welcome to the first edition of The Advocate for 2019. Landcare NSW recently held a Council Induction Workshop for its Council members and it was a great opportunity for our new Councillors to find out more about the organisation, meet the staff team and hear from our Executive Committee members. We also held our […]
There is a range of financial assistance available for farmers affected by drought. Call the Farmer Assistance Hotline 132 316 or see a rural financial counsellor to assess your eligibility today. This is a free service. Call 1800 686 175 or visit the ‘Drought Hub’ online for details on drought relief loans, subsidies and rebates. Farm Household Allowance (FHA) – The […]
WILD POLLINATOR COUNT Take 10 mins between 11th and 18th November, make a ‘Wild Pollinator Count’, and add your data to this large-scale, annual survey. It’s simple and you’ll be helping increase our knowledge of important insects in our region. MERIMBULA STAR-HAIR POLLINATORS The Merimbula star-hair (Astrotricha sp. Wallagaraugh) is an endangered shrub found in […]
Bega, Wednesday 5 Dec 2018, 10.00am until 1pm Venue to be advised. Lunch provided. (A similar event will be held in Moruya on 6th Dec) For information and to RSVP contact: South East Local Land Services – Bega Office on 02 6491 7806 or andrew.taylor@lls.nsw.gov.au. Numbers are limited. Farmers of the Far South Coast have a […]
The Far South Coast Landcare Association is seeking to employ a part-time Project Facilitator (2 days per week, for 2 years) to delivery our new Smart Farms Grant. The successful applicant will need strong facilitation skills, a solid understanding of both sustainable agriculture and the principles of EMS, as well as a keen interest in […]
A celebration to thank our Landcare volunteers. When: 16th October 2018 at 5:30pm Where: Landcare Office at 71 Auckland St, Bega. Cost: $20 each, or $10 for active Landcare members. Please pay in cash at the door Bookings: Seating is limited to 70 people. RSVP by oct 8 – email mail@fscla.org.au or phone Chris or Jean on 64947856 […]
Times are tough….Make a decision Local Land Services have received a dramatic increase in drought related enquiries and reports of animal welfare concerns in the last couple of weeks. There is a high probability we have a number of extremely tough months ahead of us. Are you and your stock ready? This article is provided […]