Bass Coast Landcare Network presents Restoring landscape function on your farm

Learn how to apply simple strategies to improve productivity and drought resilience. Optimise water cycling and

landscape function.

This event is targeting Bass Coast and Southern Gippsland farmers. If you're outside of the region, please contact Joel on mailto:joel.geoghegan@basscoastlandcare.org.au

Day 1

22 May 2024
1:30pm-5:30pm (followed by a free BBQ)

$20 to attend Day 1 only.

Introduction to restoring landscape function. Learn how to read water processes to interpret landscape health. Day 1 registrations are available.

Days 2 & 3

23-24 May 2024
8:30am – 4:30pm (includes all catering)

$440 to attend all 3 days.

A skills-based course about harnessing the water cycle to improve landscape function on your property. See first-hand how these solutions can work with your goals.

Through activities that blend scientific principles and practical skills, you will learn about:

The role of the water cycle and plants in farming landscapes.
Drivers and indicators of a healthy and unhealthy water cycle.
How to identify and prioritise issues on your property to ‘heal your hydrograph’.
How to apply sound planning and design principles to give your landscape rehydration project the best chance of success.

More information:

This Communities of Practice Project supports the adoption of natural infrastructure and farming system solutions. Bootcamp is Stage 1 with a Mentoring Program and Project Day (Stages 2 &3) coming mid-2024. This is a heavily subsidised grant-funded program worth $5,000 per person!

About us:

Mulloon Institute is a leading research and education organisation helping to build resilient regional communities by supporting the long-term, sustainable growth of Australian agriculture.

Presenters:

Peter Hazell, Principal Landscape Planner and Erin Healy, Landscape Planner & Environmental Engineer.

This heavily subsidised event is hosted by Bass Coast Landcare Network and received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund.

Mulloon Institute’s Learning Programs have been developed with the assistance of the NSW Government’s Environmental Trust.