MOVE over The Block and Backyard Blitz, residents from Merriwa, Cassilis, Coolah and Dunedoo have their own farm makeover show heading to the region next month.
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The Merriwa Landcare Group will host the INSPIRE Farm Biodiversity Forum and Dinner, in support of the Sir Ivan Fireground, at the Cassilis Community Hall on Friday, June 2, from 6pm.
The aim of the gathering is to inspire support for a sustainable recovery at Cassilis while keeping in mind the same ideas can be applied right across farming landscapes.
Enjoy a delicious dinner, tempting dessert treats and great company while learning about the many avenues to get involved in this locally-driven Landcare partnership project.
Get inspired for your very own farm makeover from a terrific line-up of presenters including Uralla farmer-grazier Tim Wright - a how-to practical guide to holistic farm management; Dr Manu Saunders - the integral role of wild pollinators in agricultural landscapes; Wayne Bedggood of Cressfield Stud - an environmental conscience, on-farm conservation and nursery; and local farmers outlining Merriwa Landcare's project - great practical advice on getting started on tree planting preparation; free equipment hire of 3-tyne rippers and hand-planters; planting with Conservation Volunteers; and ordering free tubestock for planting in 2018.
The 2017 Merriwa Sir Ivan Bush Fire Appeal will have an information session during the evening for fire-affected land owners detailing their application process.
Merriwa Landcare Group's revegetation project has been funded through the Australian Government's National Landcare Program through Hunter Local Land Services.
The plan is provide local native tubestock, planting preparation advice and equipment for re-planting projects on fire-affected properties.
The local Landcare group is very keen to gain local support for their project.
Contact has been made with men’s shed organisations to construct nesting boxes for native mammals and birds displaced by the fire.
Cressfield Stud, near Scone, has volunteered to grow trees from supplied seed for the Cassilis area.
Discussions are under way with Conservation Volunteers regarding planting assistance.
For more information, contact Maria Cameron from Hunter Local Land Services on 0409 636 765.
