Exploring Natural Capital

Exploring Natural Capital

Natural capital is the term given to our natural resources - plants, soil, water, animals and other living things, and the services they provide. By managing natural resources sustainably, landholders contribute to healthier environments, as well as potentially access financial gains through market opportunities.

Explore the ins and outs of natural capital with Corowa District Landcare at our on-farm field day at Oaklands.

This event will cover: 

• What does natural capital mean for you, the environment and farm production? Hear insights from our expert guest presenters.
• Find out how emissions and soil health connect to the bigger picture in agriculture.
• Identifying and protecting natural assets.
• View an on-farm revegetation site and hear from a local landholder about his own experiences managing and monitoring natural assets on their farm.

Featuring a range of engaging guest presenters, here's a sneak peek of what you can look forward to: 

• Emily Wilson from Murray Local Land Services will kick things off with an essential overview of the topic, answering the question - "what is natural capital?"
• Hear a local landholder share their first-hand experiences with natural capital on their farm.
• Nigel Jones from the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust will provide valuable insights into private land conservation as we walk a revegetation planting site on the property. 
• Be part of the natural capital conversation with soil scientist, Dr Cassandra Schefe. Cassie will discuss the Cool Soil Initiative - a paddock-to-plate program established in 2018 that has built a framework to enable supply chain companies to work together in a pre-competitive way to support Australian grain farmers in understanding their on-farm emission footprint.

A free event with morning tea and lunch provided. Everyone welcome.

What to bring: 

This event will be held on a working farm and includes a short walk to a revegetation site. Please wear sturdy enclosed footwear, hat, and bring a water bottle and chair.

Address: This event will be held approx. 6km from Oaklands. The address will be included in your confirmation email upon booking.

Bookings essential.

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.