Our two-year project to improve the quality of local wetlands here in the northern Strathbogies has wound up. The project had a very positive and constructive impact on the two local communities involved- Swanpool and Warrenbayne-Boho and the local environment. There will still be posts about some of our project-activities eg. water quality and fauna […]
Farm Wetlands Project – all washed-up, but celebrating! Read More »
As well as working with landholders to add-value to their farm dams by encouraging the return of native vegetation and wildlife, we also set about to document this journey on film. To make this happen, we engaged a group of young, independent filmmakers from Melbourne, Trade Creative Media. I think it’s fair to say we
Streams and wetlands are the life-blood of our landscapes. Come along to hear how Warrenbayne’s streams and Wetlands are faring. Daren Giling from Monash University will tell us about his recent research and Debbie Hill will provide an update on the progress of the Farm Wetlands for Woodlands project. Thursday 20th June, 7 – 9.30
This project began in mid-2012 and is now gearing up for the first round of on-ground works. The project area covers the Swanpool and Warrenbayne-Boho Landcare districts, on the lower slopes and plains around the northern margins of the Strathbogie Ranges. You can read more about the project sites on these pages. The key to
On Wednesday 10th October 2012 Warrenbayne Boho Land Protection Group and the Strathbogie CMN hosted a wetland walk as a way of informally launching the Farm Wetlands for Threatened Woodlands Project. About 15 people came along for the walk, on what turned out to be a clear, crisp morning. Our guides were birdos Kathy &
Rehabilitated farm dam – a Warrenbayne Showpiece! Read More »
Strathbogie Ranges CMN treasurer, Justus Hagen welcomes Debbie Holmes to the team. Debbie is coordinating the delivery of our Communities for Nature grant called ‘Wetlands to Woodlands’ in the Swanpool area. Another well known landcare identity , Deb Hill is helping to deliver the project in the Warrenbyne area. Bert Lobert is managing the project . Debbie and
Improving and protecting local wetland habitat … will be the focus of a new project in the Strathbogie Ranges CMN area. The districts of Swanpool, Warrenbayne, Boho and Euroa will be the primary focus of this 2-year $137,000 project. The main project partners include: – Strathbogie Ranges CMN – Warrenbayne-Boho & Swanpool Landcare – Gecko
Increased Funding for Local Wetlands – 2012 Communities for Nature grant Read More »
