This event is part of
An event aimed at helping Christmas Hills landholders better understand how they can manage their stock and their property in ways that protect the land and our local environment, whilst taking care of the health and safety of their animals.
Landcaring in Christmas Hills
The first in the program of Christmas Hills Landcare activities for 2010 is:
“Paddock and pasture management for those who keep horses, sheep or cattle in Christmas Hills”
A presentation and field walk at
Deb’s place at 109 Osborne Road
10am - 3pm on Sunday, 21st February, 2010
There are many landholders in Christmas Hills who keep horses, sheep or cattle on their property.
This event will help you better understand how you can manage your stock and your property in ways that protect the land and our local environment, whilst taking care of the health and safety of your animals.
David Stewart and Penny Richards of the Department of Primary Industries will cover:
- grazing patterns of horses, sheep and cattle, and implications for pasture management
- achieving and maintaining healthy pastures on local soils with little or no fertiliser
- encouraging native pasture
- basic property planning principles and paddock layout
David Stewart has been involved in farm management for more than 30 years and is currently coordinating DPI’s Services and Information for New Landholders Project in Gippsland.
Penny Richards has been involved in Whole Farm Planning for nearly 20 years with specialist skills in soil conservation, and is currently DPI’s Bushfire Recovery Coordinator.
Lunch will be a DIY BBQ with BYO meat – Deb has kindly offered to provide salads and bread.
Please wear sturdy footwear, and dress to suit the weather
(NB: in the event that the fire risk rating for the day is code red this event will be rescheduled)
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The rough program for the day is:
10:00am – 12:30pm Presentation on grazing and pastures
12:30pm – 1:15pm Lunch
1:15pm – 3:00pm Presentation on property planning principles and paddock layout
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Please extend this invitation to others you know are interested in landcare in Christmas Hills.
Please RSVP by Friday 19th February
This event is supported by
DPI ‘Services & Information for New Landholders’