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LOCAL NEWS and EVENTS BIOLOGICAL CONTROL OF QUEENSLAND
WEEDSAtkinson/Buaraba Creek Catchment Landcare
Group Inc are participating in a Cats Claw Bio
Control program with the assistance of Biosecurity
Queensland. Scientists and land managers are
hoping that a number of species of insects will
provide long-lasting control to support integrated
management of some of our worst weeds
including Cats Claw Creeper and Madeira vine
that impact on our native vegetation across most
of South East Queensland (SEQ).
Two biocontrol agents have been released on
weed infestations throughout SEQ, with promising
signs so far. One of these insects, the leaf-mining
jewel beetle (Hylaeogena jureceki), has been
released on a property in the Buaraba catchment.
A close eye will be kept on how the insect
performs in a field situation and further updates
will be provided down the track.
STEPS TO SAVE SWAMP TEA TREE FOREST
In November 2012 The University of
Queensland, with support from SEQ Catchments
and the Greenworks program, held a tree
planting at its Gatton Campus to help to
conserve this endangered forest community
containing Swamp Tea-tree (Melaleuca irbyana).
Over 60 volunteers planted nearly 2000 trees onthe day. With
less than 1000 hectares of this
forest community remaining, it is important we
look after and extend what we have left. Check
out our photos of the day on facebook.
14 free spots for JoelSalatins Masterclassworkshop in GattonThe
SEQ Regional Landcare
Facilitator is sponsoring 14 spots
at these workshops next month.
3 one day workshops (hosted by
Regenerative Agriculture):
1. Feb.21 You Can Farm
2. Feb.22 Pastured Poultry
3. Feb.23 Pastured Beef and
Pork
More info: www.RegenAG.com
Nominate to attend 1 of the 3
workshops of your choicesimply
by writing 2 sentences describing
how the workshop will be benefit
you. Submit to: Christy before
Wednesday 23rd Jan.
Christy on 0457 106 252 or:[email protected]
Planning your winter forage
This is an important part of
managing a grazing enterprise.
Keep an eye on our website for
Stocktake Workshops being
planned for Autumn 2013.
www.seqcatchments.com.au
Growing Landcare Leaders
Ahalf day workshop on buildinghealthy active groups and what
makes a good leader. Join us on
Sat 2nd Feb at the Fernvale
Futures Centre from 9am - 1pm
and put some va va voom back
in your group. RSVP to Christy
(details above).
In the Lockyer Catchment
NEWSLETTER JANUARY/FEBRUARY 2013
Catching Up
Cats Claw
The leaf-mining
jewel beetle
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SEQ CATCHMENTS OFFICE - IPSWICH17 Lowry Street,
North Ipswich 4305
Ross BigwoodCommunity Partnerships Manager(Lockyer)
P: 07 3816 9743, M: 0438 162 113Email
[email protected]
RESOURCES - GRANTS - EVENTS
Joel Salatin Master Class workshops, Feb 2013 Lockyer Valley
Cultural Centre, Gatton *14 free spots available (see page
1)*
21 February: You Can Farm
22 February: Pastured Poultry
23 February: Pastured Beef & Pork
For more information visit website www.RegenAG.com or phone (07)
4086 8019
2013 Queensland Landcare Conference announced
The 24th annual Queensland Landcare Conference is heading south
to the
Southern Downs to be precise. Condamine Headwaters Landcare
Group will
host the conference in Warwick from 27 29 September 2013, with a
theme
focussed on healthy habitats and profitable production.
The event will including considerable networking time, a Junior
Landcare
conference, local speakers and field trips, keynote
presentations and hands on
learning opportunities. With plenty of accommodation options and
an easy
drive from Brisbane, organisers are expecting between 250 and
300 delegates.
You can join the discussion on Twitter @LandcareConf) or
Facebook
(Queensland Landcare Conference) or keep your eyes peeled at
http://headwaters.ddrlandcare.org/index.php?
option=com_content&view=frontpage&Itemid=268.
2013 Coles Junior Landcare School Garden Grant now open
Since 2008 Coles has been providing School Garden Grants of up
to $1,000 to
schools and youth groups to help create gardens in their grounds
or community,
such as bush tucker gardens, water wise gardens or veggie
gardens.
These programs encourage students to learn about the environment
through
outdoor learning and interaction in developing their own school
gardens.
Round 1: closes 5pm (AEDT) Friday 15 February 2013 Round 2:
closes 5pm (AEST) Friday 10 May 2013
Round 3: closes 5pm (AEST) Friday 2 August 2013Applications can
be completed on line and further details can be obtained at:
http://www.juniorlandcare.com.au/grants-2/coles-grant
Landcare Australia LIFE campaign resourcesLandcare Australia has
developed free group resources to support groups
getting involved with the Landcare Is For Everyone (L.I.F.E)
campaign which
includes logos, posters, flyers, bumper stickers, email
signatures, removabletattoos, stickers, letterhead as well as the
collection of characters from the
L.I.F.E CSA. For more information and to access templates,
visit
http://www.landcareonline.com.au/resources/life-csa-resources
Helidon Hills/Murphys CreekLandcare Inc Meetings held from1 -
3.30pm each 3rd Sunday on abi-monthly basisPhone Secretary Jeff
Birnie(07) 4697 6610
Atkinson/Buaraba CreekCatchment Landcare Group Inc.Contact Robyn
McIntosh,Treasurer/Secretary ph 54264304or
0488128924http://www.abclandcare.org.au/
West Moreton Landcare Group
361 Rosewood-Marburg Rd
Tallegalla QLD 4340 Phone5464 4401The group meets on the
2ndThursday of every month at
[email protected]
Lockyer Valley Landcare13 Berghofer DrvWithcott 4352(07) 4637
[email protected]
Please send information on your
Groups activities, events, work-shops and meeting dates to
Ross Bigwood (details below) if
you would like to have it
included in this Newsletter.
LOCKYER GROUPS CORNERMeetings - Functions -
Events - News
Keep up to date with SEQCatchments and likeus of facebook:SEQ
Catchments
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