BCCA – Burnett Catchment Care Association

the burnett buzz…. Summer 2012 Issue An update on the Rewarding Sustainable Practices project. CASE STUDY: Bob and Beth Gaston, Mundubbera grain producers. Soil Carbon in Grazing systems, can we accurately measure it? Pasture Management workshop with Russ Tyler To view the burnett buzz click HERE!!

A field day showcasing feral rabbit control and other natural resource management issues Guest speaker David Berman (Senior Zoologist with Biosecurity Queensland) will be presenting workshop topics including: RabbitScan Known Infestations Challenges for Landholders Management options North Burnett Regional Council Officers will be conducting demonstrations of trapping, baiting and other management tools. Where: RM Williams [...]

Workshops designed to provide participants with tips and trick for writing successful funding submissions has been brought forward by a week. The reasons being so that Sam (Managing Director of Wombat Creative), can specifically assist Landcare/Coastcare/Bushcarers in developing Community Action Grants applications –  2012-13 Community Action Grants, which close on the 27th of March.  The [...]

Presented by BMRG & RCS The Farming & Grazing for Profit School is a Rural Consulting Services (RCS) program designed specifically for grazing and cropping land managers. The program will allow you to acquire the skills, knowledge and resources that will assist in implementing proven strategies, tips and tools for profitable property management and development.  [...]

Looking for assistance to defend local bushland and creekside from the smothering clutches of Cat’s Claw Creeper.  Gympie Landcare will be launching its Cats Claw Action project for 2012 to assist groups of interested landholders with direct on-ground technical advice and to offer some financial assistance through the “Caring for our Country” program. When: 10.00 am [...]

South Burnett Regional Council and Kingaroy Landcare are hosting a field day at Cherbourg on the latest news on Parthenium Management 9am on Friday 24th February 2012 Including tips on identification and grazing management and weed hygiene. Click here for more information: Parthenium Management workshop

BCCA invite all graziers to attend: Pasture Management Workshop Techniques to improve sustainability and profitability The workshop will be presented by Russ Tyler (retired DPI&F Officer) of Tyler Rural Consulting  The interactive workshop will cover the following topics: • Making the most of rainfall on your property • Management techniques to improve land condition • [...]

It’s going to be an exciting year, 2012.  There are already a number of exciting workshops in the making and they’re coming to a venue near you…. Friday 3rd Feb (Nanango) ‘Chopper Roller Field Day‘ Get up close and personal with a Chopper Roller which is being used around the region as a cost effective [...]

Funding is still available for landholders who have suffered land degredation issues as a result of the floods last Summer in the Burnett Mary region. You can download the Expression of Interest Form for the current round of funding here: – Expression of Interest Form – Disaster Recovery Funding. These funds are specifically targeted at [...]

Workshops for writing funding applications Learn how to hone up on your  funding writing skills at workshops being held in Gayndah, Bundaberg and Gympie this March.  Samantha Morris, Managing Director of  Wombat Creative, will facilitate the workshops, and provide participants with a toolbox of tips and tricks for writing successful funding submissions, by simplifying the grant [...]