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I n s i d e t h i s i s s u e :

Land Management and

Environmental issues

2

Erosion Control

Options

3

Perennial Pasture

Options

4

Native Vegetation

Management Options

5

Protecting Remnant

Vegetation Options

6

Farm Forestry & Fodder

Shrub Options

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S u m m e r 2 0 1 3

S p e c i a l p o i n t s o f

i n t e r e s t :

P a t h w a y s t o P r o -

d u c t i v i t y r e v i e w

D i n g o C o n t r o l

C o m m i t t e e

S o u t h E a s t

B u s h b i d s

T a t i a r a L A P

U p d a t e

Coorong Tataira LAP 2013 works season is open!

The Coorong Tatiara Lo-

cal Action Plan is now

accepting expressions of

interests for the 2013

season. Financial incen-

tives are available for;

perennial pasture estab-

lishment, clay spreading,

sandhill stabilisation and

levelling, revegetation,

fencing of remnant vege-

tation & wetlands, farm

forestry and fodder

shrubs.

How does the funding

work?

To register for the fund-

ing, fill in the enclosed

expression of interest

form supplied in this

newsletter and send it to

the CTLAP office. The

form will then be proc-

essed and a works pro-

posal form will be sent

out to obtain further pro-

ject details. A funding

offer will then be made.

Once the works are com-

pleted, LAP officers will

inspect your works at the

end of the season and

make a payment based

on the success of your

project.

Where is the funding

from?

Around $3 million is from

the Commonwealth Caring

for our Country Program,

the SA Murray Darling Ba-

sin NRM Board, together

with vital support from

the Coorong and Tatiara

District Councils. The

funding is predominantly

focused on addressing

wind erosion issues and

enhancing biodiversity in

the Coorong and Tatiara

Districts.

Complementary to this,

the Coorong and Tatiara

District Councils Local Ac-

tion Plan team has suc-

cessfully sought $2.25

million from the Clean En-

ergy Biodiversity Fund.

The Funding is for the

next 5 years and covers

projects that will be im-

plemented in both the Co-

orong & Tatiara District

Council areas.

The Biodiversity Fund is

linked to the Federal Gov-

ernment‟s Clean Energy

Future Plan and is part of

the Clean Energy Future

Land Sector Package

which will invest $1.7 bil-

lion over the next six

years.

The project will establish

new biodiverse plantings

of mixed species that es-

tablish & reconnect well

functioning native ecosys-

tems together with en-

hancing remnant vegeta-

tion through fencing and

threat abatement works.

Where can I get an EOI

form?

A 2013 Expression of In-

terest form is enclosed in

this newsletter, and is

also available on our web-

s i te . S imp ly v i s i t

www.coorong.sa.gov.au/g

oto/lap or pick one up at

your local council office.

Complete the form and

return no later than

31st of January 2013.

Do not hesitate to contact

a member of the CTLAP

Team if you require assis-

tance on 8572 3611.

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Land Management & Biodiversity Issues in the Coorong & Tatiara

The CTLAP works closely with

the community to identify

priority issues & to develop a

range of land management

options that are implemented

i n p a r t n e r s h i p w i t h

landholders.

Alone, no single landholder

c a n o v e r c o m e t h e s e

challenges. However, by

implementing a range of

practical options across the

entire district we can make a

real difference.

The CTLAP provides financial

and technical assistance to

landholders in the Coorong

and Tatiara Districts for

projects which address the

following issues:

Wind Erosion

One of the most prevalent soil

types in our district are light,

sandy soils. Windblown sands

can damage crops & pastures,

bury young plants, cause

nutrient loss, bury fences and

causes significant changes to

the landscape. Off-site

impacts include reduced air

and water quality.

The most effective way of

controlling wind erosion in

our area is by maintaining

and improving ground cover,

stabilising sandhills and

blowouts, clay spreading, and

fencing off affected areas.

Dryland Salinity

Dryland salinity is caused

when deep-rooted perennial

plants are replaced by shallow

rooted annual crops, pastures

and weeds. This allows large

volumes of unused rainfall to

reach sub-surface aquifers,

causing groundwater to rise

bringing salt to the surface.

In the Coorong and Tatiara

Districts 110,000ha have

been affected by dryland

salinity. A further 120,000ha

is at risk within 50 years if no

action is taken to increase the

cover o f deep- rooted

perennial vegetation across

our landscape to reduce

groundwater recharge.

Sustainable Agriculture

P romot i ng su s t a i nab l e

agricultural practice is vital

for the future of our district.

Improving sustainability can

include balancing land use

and land capability, increasing

water use efficiency, fencing

to land class and capability,

overcoming issues associated

with non-wetting sands and

stabilising bare & eroding

land.

Biodiversity

Protecting and enhancing the

native flora and fauna of our

districts is also a priority issue

for the Local Action Plans.

Extensive areas of the district

were cleared during the

1940s and 1950s; after the

introduction of trace elements

greatly improved the area‟s

agricultural productivity.

Our native vegetation and

wetland areas give our region

it‟s unique character that is

valued by locals and visitors

alike. Preservation of these

areas is a significant

contribution to maintaining

our natural heritage, as well

a s e n h a n c i n g o u r

environment.

Protecting remnant native

vegetation and wetland areas

by fencing them off from

stock prevents further

degradation and allows

natural regeneration to occur.

Revegetation using local

native species also protects

biodiversity by increasing the

population of locally adapted

plants and provides habitat

for native birds and animals..

Existing paddock trees are

ageing and dying. There are

few new trees regenerating

naturally to replace them.

Establishment of windbreaks

can contribute greatly to

paddock productivity and

farm amenity.

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Erosion Control, Non Wetting Sands, & Financial Incentives

Sandhill Retirement,

Stabilising Sandhills &

Blowouts

Bare and eroding sandhills are

not only totally unproductive,

they also reduce the productivity

of the rest of the farm and

district. Recharge rates are

extremely high under these

areas and it is very important

that they are stabilised, covered

with perennial vegetation and

where possible stock access is

minimised.

In some cases a stock-proof

fence may be all that is needed

but often stabilisation with

cereal rye will be required

before perennial vegetation such

as veldt grass & primrose, or

native vegetation can be

established. Very steep areas

and „blow-outs‟ may require

earthworks to stabilise them.

Spreading of hay bales and

other forms of organic material

will be considered as a form of

stabilisation.

Funding for stabilisation &

retirement: up to $100/ha

LAP funding for land class

fencing*: up to $450/km

LAP funding for earthworks &

levelling: up to 30% of costs

Clay Spreading

S p r e a d i n g c l a y a n d

incorporating it into the topsoil

is an extremely effective

method of overcoming some of

the challenges of managing non

wetting sands. This is a long

term solution that greatly

improves the establishment of

pastures and crops and

s i g n i f i c a n t l y i m p r o v e s

production.

Clay spreading improves the

establishment success and

water use of crops and

pastures. Improved plant vigor

reduces the amount of rainfall

that reaches the groundwater,

and greatly reduces the risk of

wind erosion.

Please Note: Funding for clay

spreading can only be provided

for projects addressing wind

e ros ion and sand h i l l

stabilisation.

LAP funding for clay

spreading: up to $40/ha

Maximum area funded: up to

40 ha

Minimum clay spreading rate:

80 - 250 tones/ha

Lakeshore Restoration

Funding is available via the

Lower Lakes Community

Revegetation Project for

revegetation near the Lower

Lakes and parts of the Coorong

for the ecological restoration of

these internationally significant

Ramsar listed wetlands.

S u b s t a n t i a l a r e a s o f

revegetation will improve the

habitat value of the area for

wading birds and significantly

contribute to the ecological

resilience of the area which has

been severely impacted by

drought in recent years.

Funding for revegetation near

Lakes and Coorong: Up to full

cost

For information on Lakeshore

revegetation contact Ken

Strother on: 0885 751830 or

0419 049208

Wind erosion causes sand blasting of plants, and damages fences and roads. It also causes fine

particles high in nutrients, clay content and organic matter to be lost from the soil forever.

Non wetting sands can compound the challenges of weed control, crop & pasture establishment.

Both problems increase the rate of groundwater recharge which leads to dryland salinity.

*Land Class Fencing is avail-able at a rate of $450/km.

Land class fencing separates types of land that require dif-ferent management tech-niques to minimise the risk of wind erosion.

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Perennial Pasture Establishment Options & Financial Incentives

Dryland Lucerne

Lucerne is a deep-rooted

perennial pasture species that

grows well in our district. Unlike

shallow-rooted annual crops and

pastures, lucerne uses water all

year round and takes moisture

from deep in the soil profile.

Because of this, it greatly

reduces groundwater recharge, &

provides excellent groundcover.

A major factor in the onset of

dryland salinity in this area is

believed to be the loss of large

areas of lucerne in the late

1970‟s due to aphids. Re-

establishing as much of this land

as possible back to lucerne is a

vital component of managing

dryland salinity in this district.

LAP funding for establishment:

up to $15/ha

LAP funding for fencing to

landclass* up to $450/km

Max area funded: 100ha*

Salt Tolerant Pastures

and Post Drainage

Pastures

Salt tolerant perennial

pastures are ideally suited to

many salt affected areas in

our district. As well as

restoring the productive

potential of these areas, salt

tolerant pastures provide

valuable ground cover.

Puccinellia is very tolerant to

b o t h s a l i n i t y a n d

waterlogging. It provides

excellent stock feed and will

grow in areas previously

covered by sea barley grass

or where the soil has become

bare.

L A P f u n d i n g f o r

establishment:

up to $25 / ha

Maximum area funded:

100 ha

LAP funding for fencing to

landclass*:

up to $450 / km

Perennial Pastures are a vital component of wind erosion and dryland salinity management in the Coorong and Tatiara Districts. Some pasture species, such as lucerne, use almost as much water as native vegetation, while others, like salt tolerant pastures allow landholders to productively use salt affected land. Veldt Grass has a valuable role in stabilising fragile, sandy soils where few other perennial plants can persist.

Veldt Grass

Veldt Grass is a perennial

grass suited to lighter sandy

soils and is useful in soil sta-

bilisation and reducing the

risk of erosion.

LAP funding for Veldt Grass

establishment: Up to $15/

ha

LAP funding for fencing to

landclass*: up to $450/ km

Max area funded: 100 ha

!! Note maximum area of pasture

funded per

property has increased from

80ha to 100ha. !!

*Land Class Fencing is available at a rate of $450/km.

Land class fencing separates types of land that require differ-ent management techniques to minimise the risk of wind ero-

sion.

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Native Vegetation Management Options & Financial Incentives

Planting Native

Windbreaks

Planting windbreaks is a good

way of incorporating native

vegetation into your farm to

reduce groundwater recharge,

provide protection for stock,

crops & pastures, create

habitat for native fauna,

reduce spray drift, & improve

visual amenity.

Windbreaks generally provide

protection for a distance into

the paddock of 12 to 15 times

their height. For the most

effective protection, they

should be planted at right

angles to the most damaging

winds & include a range of

local tree, shrub and

groundcover species of

varying size.

Windbreaks should be planted

using a minimum of three

rows and a minimum width of

10 metres.

Planting Blocks of

Native Vegetation

Blocks of local native vegetation

provide excellent groundwater

recharge control, erosion

protection, paddock shelter, and

habitat for native birds and

animals.

Block plantings are ideal for

revegetating unproductive areas

such as light sandy ridges or

rises, low lying saline areas, in

the corner of paddocks around

centre pivots, roadsides, and

other cleared public land.

Large areas can be established

quickly and easily by direct

seeding.

Biodiversity Plantings

Funding will help land

managers expand native

habitat on their property

through planting mixed

vegetation species appropriate

to the region. This will help

build landscape resilience and

connec t iv i t y and w i l l

contribute to protecting

Environment Protection and

Biodiversity Conservation

( E P B C ) l i s t e d p l a n t

communities.

Revegetation will occur at

priority locations in the

landscape to improve

connections between remnant

vegetation across public and

Loss and degradation of native vegetation is the primary cause of wind erosion and dryland

salinity in this district. Re-establishing and protecting this vegetation provides many benefits

including greatly reduced groundwater recharge, wind protection for stock, crops & pastures

and the creation or protection of habitat for native birds and animals.

Revegetation Conditions Rate

Priority location - Adjacent to Ram-

sar sites.

Buffers to areas containing Environ-

ment Protect & Biodiversity Conser-

vation Act (EPBC) listed species.

Corridors to link areas with EPBC

listed species

>400 plants/ha

Understory

Local natives

$600/ha or full cost, which

ever is lower.

Fencing $3000/km

Buffers or corridors to link areas

with rare, endangered or threatened

species

>400 plants/ha

Understory

Local natives

$500/ha or full cost, which

ever is lower

Fencing $3000/km

Block Revegetation >400 plants/ha

Understory

Local natives

$450/ha or full cost, which

ever is lower

Fencing $2500km

Windbreaks/shelter belts At least 3 rows

>10m wide

400 plants/ha

local natives

<20m wide - $350/ha

>20m wide - $400ha

Fencing $2000km

Non local species, woodlots and farm

forestry

At least 3 rows

>10m wide

>400 plants/ha

$250/ha or full cost, which

ever is lower

Fencing $500/km

Funding rates and criteria

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Protecting Remnant Vegetation & Financial Incentives

Fencing Remnant

Vegetation & Wetlands

Fen c i n g r emnan t n a t i v e

vegetation and wetland areas to

protect them from stock is

important for a number of

reasons. The vegetation in these

areas is very important for

reducing the overall amount of

rainfall that reaches the water

table. The healthier this

vegetation is, the more water it

will use. Healthy remnant

vegetation and wetland areas are

also vital for supporting

populations of native plants, birds

and animals.

Preservation of these areas is

vital to maintain the unique

landscape character of our region.

Priority will be given to the

protection and enhancement of:

The 4 EPBC listed vegetation

communities in our area

Sites containing one or more of

the areas EPBC listed flora or

fauna species

Sites adjacent to Coorong &

Lower Lakes Ramsar wetlands

(This funding is available on

Public and Private land)

Remnant vegetation is patches of bushland that remain in the environment. Conservation of these

patches is important as it provides habitat for our native flora and fauna, helps protect against

salinity and soil erosion and can enhance property values. Fencing patches of remnant vegetation

helps restore the health of the area through controlling grazing by stock and allows for natural

regeneration to occur.

Fencing Conditions Rates

Remnant vegetation

or wetlands

EPBC species present

or likely to be present

$4000/km or full cost, which

ever is lower

Remnant vegetation

or wetlands

Species listed as en-

dangered, rare or

vulnerable likely to be

present

$3000/km or full cost, which

ever is lower

Remnant vegetation

or wetlands

No EPBC listed, rare

or vulnerable .likely to

be present

$2000/km or full cost, which

ever is lower

Funding rates and criteria

The EPBC listed plant com-

munities in our area are:

Iron Grass, Buloke Wood-

land, Grey Box Grassy Wood-

land, Gilgais.

Are EPBC listed species

likely to be present?

Such as: Large Fruited Ground-

sel, Metallic Sun Orchid, Green-

hood Orchids, Silver Daisy

Bush, Red Tailed Black Cocka-

too, Orange Bellied Parrot,

Mallee Fowl, Monarto Mint Bush

& Jumping Jack Wattle etc.

Are rare, endangered or

threatened species likely to

be present?

Such as: Phebalium, Bush

Stone Curlew etc.

Metallic Sun Orchid

Mallee Fowl

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Farm Forestry & Fodder Shrub Options, & Financial Incentives

Farm Forestry provides landholders with the recharge reduction benefits of native vegetation

while also providing an economic return. There are a number of farm forestry options which are

well suited to our low rainfall area. There are a variety of ways that these options can be

incorporated into a property including block plantings, shelter belts and alleys. Farm forestry

also has other farm benefits such as providing shade and shelter for stock, pastures and crops,

enhancing farm aesthetics, providing habitat for wildlife, increasing property value and

providing farm income diversification.

Fodder shrubs are an excellent option for managing dryland salinity in this district. They provide

long-term deep-rooted perennial cover with a productive return. Some fodder shrubs grow well

on deep sands that will not support lucerne, while others can be grown on salt affected land to

provide ground cover and increase the productivity of these areas.

Saltbush and other

Fodder Shrubs

Old Man Saltbush is a deep

rooted perennial fodder

shrub that is suited to areas

receiving less than 375mm

of annual rainfall. It grows

well on a range of soil types

including deep sands, areas

that are marginal for

cropping, and mild to

moderately saline areas.

The benefits of growing

fodder shrubs in these areas

i n c l u d e r e d u c i n g

groundwater recharge,

reducing the risk of erosion,

filling the Autumn feed gap,

creation of a feed reserve

during drought conditions,

better utilisation of marginal

land, and wind protection for

stock.

Seedlings are the most

r e l i a b l e m e t h o d o f

establishment.

The CTLAP will consider

funding for alternative

fodder shrub species if

specialist advice is sought

from the SARDI Fodder

Shrub Project Officer. Higher

incentive rates are possible

if this advice is accessed.

L A P f u n d i n g f o r

establishment:

up to $90 / ha

LAP funding for fencing:

up to $450 / km

SARDI Feed & Forage

Project Officer:

Jason Emms

M: 0428 116 073

E: Jason.emms@sa.gov.au

Farm Forestry

Farm Forestry is an excellent option

for reducing groundwater recharge.

There is a good market for firewood

in Adelaide (which is currently

supplied from Victoria and NSW) and

there is also the potential for

hardwood sawlog production.

Farm Forestry plantations will grow

well on unproductive land and can

also be grown as windbreaks to

provide shelter for stock and crops.

Two species recommended for good

quality wood and fast growth rates

are Sugar Gum (Eucalyptus

cladocalyx) and Flat-topped Yate

(Eucalyptus occidentalis). These

species will also re-shoot after being

harvested.

LAP funding for establishment:

up to $250 / ha

LAP funding for fencing: up to

$450 / km

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The 11th of October marked the first

„Pathways for Productivity‟ expo held at the

Bordertown Civic Centre. The day was held

for landholders from all walks of life, inter-

ested in learning about a vast array of agri-

cultural and environmental based topics.

The inaugural expo is an initiative of the

Natural Resources Centre South East, and

was supported by the South East Natural Re-

sources Management Board (SE NRM Board),

in conjunction with the Coorong Tatiara Local

Action Plan, and the Tatiara District Council,

and the federally funded Caring for our Coun-

try program.

Included through-

out the Expo were

a range of sub-

jects to nourish

the eager farmer.

The topics covered

were: soil biology

and alternative

fertiliser research,

research update

on snail manage-

ment, on-farm cli-

mate and carbon modelling, on ground works

incentive for sustainable agriculture and bio-

diversity enhancement, livestock and soil nu-

trition, innovations in pest animal control, soil

carbon and emissions reduction.

Hindmarsh Landcare Officer, Katy Marriot

stated that, “it was worth coming to Path-

ways for Productivity as there is such a di-

verse range of topics covered. I wouldn‟t be

able to pick just one favourite session as

they were all so beneficial. I‟d definitely sug-

gest to every land-

holder to come to

a day like this in

the future”.

In addition to the

presentations, the

Civic Centre main

hall was dedicated

to displays and

trade stalls set up

by various busi-

nesses and com-

panies in the sur-

rounding region.

Attendees were given time to discuss matters

with project staff, industry groups, and mer-

chandisers showcasing latest project informa-

tion.

„Pathways to Productivity‟ was a great suc-

cess with 100 landholders and working pro-

fessionals attending the day. “We were very

pleased with the outcomes of the day, and

had very positive feedback from all the par-

ticipants” said Graham Gates of the Coorong

Tatiara Local Action Plan.

Report written by Jemah Finn – Year 10 Work

Experience Student, Unity College.

Pathways to Productivity Expo—Bordertown

Dr Nick Edwards of SARDI giving a presentation on his findings about reducing Livestock Emissions

Dr Rebecca Tonkin of Rural Solutions

giving a presentation on Soil Biology

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RATION BOOK Animal Feeding Software

Ration Book is a computer program that calculates

least cost diets for sheep and beef cattle. It has re-

cently been updated and re-released by the Coorong

Tatiara Local Action Plan in response to the dry con-

ditions and lack of paddock feed in the South East in

the first half of 2012.

Rations can be formulated for stock under drought,

maintenance, growth, pregnancy or lactation situa-

tions. Supplementary rations can be added to dry

pasture or stubble paddocks while fully supplied ra-

tions are for growth feedlots or autumn confinement

feeding.

The program can also be used for budgeting fodder

reserves, both in terms of the quantities of feedstuffs

to put in store and when calculating alternative pur-

chasing or selling strategies.

Ration Book generates a printout of ration compo-

nents, quantities, cost and nutrient analysis for a

defined group of animals eating a diet selected

among a nominated set of feedstuffs.

The program produces rations balanced for energy,

protein, fibre and macro

elements on a least cost

basis while aiming to

either maintain live-

weight and condition

score, or maximise

growth and feed conver-

sion efficiency.

Proposed rations and

projected growth rates

can be examined through a gross margins spread-

sheet to determine the financial feasibility of lot fed

mobs.

The program comes supplied on a CDROM ready for

installation to Windows computers or laptops.

Ration Book‟s simple data entry screens, in built ex-

pert systems and precautionary limits means no spe-

cialist knowledge is required to run the software.

However careful observation of stock should always

be carried out when animals are fed high grain ra-

tions under drought or feedlot conditions.

Please supply a Ration Book installation CD to:

Name:

Address:

Email:

Phone:

I agree to pay $27.50 on receipt

of a Tax Invoice from the Co-

orong District Council.

Signature:

Post to: Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan Project, PO Box 399, TAILEM BEND, SA, 5260.

Public Consultation on The Draft Tatiara Local Action Plan.

The LAP project team has been conducting a round of consultation on the draft Tatiara Local Ac-

tion Plan. Seven local organisations requested briefing sessions and the plan was also displayed or

discussed at a number of public events as well as being avail-

able on the Tatiara Council website.

Feedback from landholders and other interested persons has

been positive with a number of suggestions made for future

projects if funds can be sourced.

The plan is about to be compiled into a final draft and will then

be presented to the Tatiara District Council for endorsement.

Public consultation in progress

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South Eastern BushBids – Murray Bridge to Naracoorte.

South Eastern BushBids is unique. Landholders will set their

own price for the conservation management services that

they are prepared to undertake to protect and improve their

native vegetation over a period of five years. Management

Services can include activities such as fencing, grazing pres-

sure reduction, pest animal and plant control and buffering.

This price forms the basis of a tender, and will be compared

against tenders from all other participating landholders. Suc-

cessful tenders will be those that offer the best value for

money. Successful landholders have the opportunity to re-

ceive stewardship payments over 5 years to deliver agreed

management services.

Following on from successful BushBids projects in the East-

ern Mount Lofty Ranges, the Northern Murray Plains and the

Southern Rangelands, Natural Resources SA will be deliver-

ing South Eastern BushBids early next year. Both the South

East and Murray Darling Basin regions will be working to-

gether with private landholders to maintain and enhance the

biodiversity values through the region.

South Eastern BushBids is a conservation stewardship program funded by the Australian Gov-

ernment‟s Biodiversity Fund and will establish long-term protection and management through

agreements with private landholders. Landholders within the South Eastern BushBids project

boundary, with areas of native vegetation on their property, will be invited to apply for funding

for native vegetation management.

In the Eastern Mount Lofty Ranges BushBids pro-

gram, landholders collectively undertake man-

agement services to protect and enhance ap-

proximately 2,256 Ha of remnant vegetation

which represents 15% of the known remnant

vegetation in the area. The valuable work under-

taken by landholders contributes to protecting

over 25 threatened flora and fauna species in the

region. Landholders have been undertaking

some great work in the program and continue to

learn and find innovative ways of contributing to

and improving remnant vegetation management.

We hope to encourage private landholders to express interest in this exciting opportunity to get

involved in South Eastern BushBids when the expression of interest period opens in early March

2013. A series of information sessions will be held throughout the region around that time.

For more information please call Sheree Edwards, Project Officer Land Stewardship on 8532

9103 or visit the SA Murray Darling Basin Natural Resources Management Board‟s website on

www.samdbnrm.sa.gov.au.

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From time to time dingos and wild dogs can cause

significant financial loss and emotional distress to

landholders running livestock. The Box Flat Dingo

Control Coordinating Committee was set up many

years ago to coordinate control of dingoes and

wild dogs with the aim to eradicate them from

within the area of the District Council of Tatiara,

the Southern Mallee District Council and eastern

part of the Coorong District, including the area

from Lameroo to Billiatt Conservation Park. This

includes all public and private lands.

This committee is responsible for:

Coordinating regular baiting programs to mini-

mise incursions onto agricultural land

Coordinating surveys and regular monitoring for

dingo activity

Coordinating control activities for dingoes in re-

sponse to dingo activity

Fostering collaborative arrangements with Na-

tional Parks and conservation reserves

Supporting and encouraging landowners to

carry out dingo control

Liaising with natural resources management

groups

Regular liaison with appropriate Victorian au-

thorities to develop good working relationships,

including undertaking joint control measures

Providing reports, advice and recommendations

to the South East and the SA Murray-Darling

Basin NRM Boards

Encouraging all stakeholders to maintain effec-

tive vermin fencing against conservation parks

and reserves

Supporting and encouraging landowners to

carry out their own private control measures.

In October 2010 lambs were attacked on a prop-

erty south of Ngarkat Conservation Park and bait-

ing was carried out by our dogger following this

incident. There have been recent sightings in the

area since then. The committee is asking all land-

holders to be vigilant and report any possible

sightings or evidence of the presence of dingoes

to their local NRM officer or the Box Flat Dingo

Control Coordinating Committee.

If you would like further

information on this com-

mittee, or are having

problems with wild dogs

then please contact Rich-

ard Vickery (Presiding

member) on 8754 2042 or 0427 097 436, or He-

lane Norman (Administration officer) on 8578

1493.

Box Flat Dingo Control Coordinating Committee working for you

What is Southern Mallee BushBids? Natural Re-

sources SA MDB recognises the role that private

landholders play in protecting and improving the

quality and quantity of native vegetation in the

Southern Mallee BushBids project area. Working

together with private landholders, Natural Re-

sources SA MDB is aiming to maintain and en-

hance the biodiversity values of the area.

Southern Mallee BushBids is a conservation stew-

ardship program which will establish long-term

protection and management through agreements

with private landholders.

Landholders within the Southern Mallee BushBids

boundary, with areas of native vegetation on their

property, are invited to apply for funding for native

vegetation management. The northern boundary

of the Southern Mallee BushBids project area ex-

tends approximately from Murray Bridge to Ka-

roonda and the South Australian/Victorian border.

The project area extends south to Ngarkat Conser-

vation Park and the SA Murray-Darling Basin Natu-

ral Resources Management region boundary.

Landholders will set their own price for the man-

agement services they are prepared to undertake

to protect and improve their native vegetation.

This price will form the basis of a tender, and will

be compared against tenders from all other partici-

pating landholders. Successful tenders will be

those that offer the best value for money. For fur-

ther information call 1300 847 450 or call Sheree

Edwards on 85 329 103

Southern Mallee BushBids — Murray Bridge to Pinnaroo

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Coorong Tatiara Local Action Plan Officers

LAP Project Officer

Graham Gates

M: 0427 572 330

E: ggates@coorong.sa.gov.au

Lakes Revegetation officer

Ken Strother

M: 0419 049 208

ken.srother@bigpond.com

LAP Implementation Officers

Samantha Blight

M: 0447 900 001

E: sblight@coorong.sa.gov.au

Tracey Strugnell

M: 0427 750 050

E: tstrugnell@coorong.sa.gov.au

Tintinara Office

37 Becker Tce Tintinara

Po Box 399

Tailem Bend SA 5260

P: (08) 8572 3611

F: (08) 8757 2222

www.coorong.sa.gov.au/goto/lap

www.tatiara.sa.gov.au

Committee Member Profile

Adrian Barber

Tatiara Local Action Plan Committee.

Adrian is now Chair of the Tatiara LAP Commit-

tee after spending about 40 years working for

the South Australian Department of Primary In-

dustries (Agriculture). Most of that time was

spent at Keith where he was involved in a wide

range of projects. These included livestock ex-

tension, lucerne, saltland agronomy, property

management planning, software development for

farm enterprises, electronic information manage-

ment and later on, irrigated horticulture along

the River Murray.

In particular, Adrian was influential in drawing

landholder and government attention to the Up-

per South East salinity problem and was jointly

responsible for the initial thrust to have the issue

investigated and projects established at the local

level, which in turn evolved into the drainage

and flood management scheme.

Now in semi-retirement, Adrian has been keen to

assist in the expansion of Local Action Planning

for sustainable agriculture and environmental

conservation into the Tatiara.

Tatiara Committee

Adrain Barber

(Chairman)

Anna Smart

David Altus

Cr Robert Mock

Miles Hannermann

Tony Hedges

Josie Jackson

John Matthews

Trever Thomas

Rocky Callisto

Coorong Committee

Henry Angas

(Chairman)

John Barrie

Lester Cattle

Allan Piggott

Steve Murray

Ken Strother

Gordon Stopp

Judy Zacker

Cr Andrew Dawes

Tim Tol

Jim Quinn

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