Join us at Danthonia with Peter Andrews to discover an alternative approach to Sustainable Land Management - Natural Sequence Farming!

Why Natural Sequence Farming?

Peter Andrews, author, grazier and horse stud breeder from Bylong in the Upper Hunter, will outline and demonstrate his concept of Natural Sequence Farming, derived from years of hands-on trial and error. This holistic land management process specifi cally addresses land degradation and biodiversity losses in riparian systems and their disconnected fl ood plains and valley slopes. His recent bestseller Back from the Brink is available at all ABC bookshops.

Peter?s ideas for the future of farming and land use in Australia give an alternative approach to our conventional methods of management. This day will undoubtedly initiate an ongoing dialogue among farmers and land managers as we grapple with climate change and the host of challenges that confront us.

Granite Borders Landcare will organise a bus if sufficient numbers wish to attend.  The bus would depart Stanthorpe at approx 5.30am (QLD time), Tenterfield at 7.15am (NSW time), Deepwater at 7.45am and Glen Innes at 8.15am.   For more information please contact the Landcare Office on 02 67363500 or email enquiries@graniteborderslandcare.com.au

Stanthorpe Show - 1st & 2nd February 2008

Come and see the Landcare display the this year's Stanthorpe Show.  Andrew & friends will be there with information on a range of Landcare projects and activities.

Tenterfield Show - 8th & 9th February 2008

Landcare will again be in the outdoor display section near the Sheep & Wool Pavillion at the Tenterfield Show.  In conjunction with Tenterfield Shire Council, National Parks & Wildlife Service, Northern New England RLPB and NSW Department of Primary Industries the display will have all the information that rural landholders and community members need about their natural resources.

Discover Dung Beetles and Beat Buffalo Fly

Field Day - Friday 22nd February 2008

Woodenbong

New England North West Landcare Adventure

March 2008

The 10th annual Landcare Adventure is on at Bingara this year, hosted by the Upper Gwydir Landcare Association.  With a new format and really interesting program there will be participants coming from far and wide.  The Adventure will again feature the Regional Landcare Awards which recognise those who have made a significant contribution to Landcare across the region.

For more information or to book your place on the Adventure, please contact the Landcare Office on 02 67363500 or email enquiries@graniteborderslandcare.com.au

PROGRAZE

The next sessions of the current PROGRAZE Groups will be held at Mingoola and Liston in February 2008.

PROGRAZE is a program delivered by NSW Department of Primary Industries focussing on skills in pasture assessment, monitoring, management and feed budgeting.  It is run in 8 part day sessions on farm.  Granite Borders Landcare is currently taking names for another group in the Tenterfield area starting soon - to express your interest either phone the office on 02 67363500 or email landcare@halenet.com.au

Tenterfield Naturalists

Tenterfield Naturalists group meet on the first Thursday of the month, 7.30pm, in the meeting room at the rear of the Tenterfield Visitors' Centre.  A guest speaker on occasions.

All welcome.  Next meeting is Thursday 7th February 2008.

The group also have regular outings for bushwalkers, bird watchers, native plant enthusiasts or just those who want an interesting and enjoyable day out.  Upcoming outings include: TBA

These outings are all subject to weather etc.  Enquiries - John Sommerlad, phone: 02 67363273.