Join Murrumbidgee Landcare Inc to discover the enchanting world of native species seed and regeneration
Facilitated by Martin Driver, Ecologist, PlainSense Vegetation Management, The Western Riverina Seed Workshop Series will cover seasonal native seed information detailing land, weed and grazing management, species identification, seed collection, cleaning and propagation, planting, direct seeding, mapping and helpful resources.
Also hear from Cassie Douglas on what the Biodiversity Conservation Trust can offer private landholders to enhance and conserve biodiversity on their property.
Come to one, two or three workshops for seasonal details as you wish. Each workshop is not a pre-requisite for the next.
Workshop 1, 26th June - highlight the value of native and remnant vegetation, identify and assess seed sources, and detail objectives and comprehensive options in site management, restoration, regeneration and revegetation.
Workshop 2, 25th September - native seed knowledge and skills, availability, production and projected harvest, seedbanking licencing and record keeping, storage networks, soil moisture status and seed dispersal methods and management.
Workshop 3, 13th November - seed collection including ripeness for harvest, different techniques for collection, processing and storage, seed data and tracking, and the what, when, where and how native seed is best used.
Morning tea and lunch provided
Please wear boots and appropriate field clothes & hat
Location: Stahmann Webster Walnuts Australia Tabbita Orchard, 1739 Tabbita Lane, Tabbita NSW 2652 (see map)