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Granite Borders Landcare Committee ... Web site.

The GBLC is a cross border, cross catchment umbrella group representing Landcare groups sharing a common interest in natural resource management 

This website is an ongoing work in progress, resting upon the time, effort and passion of the many community members involved.

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• Granite Borders Landcare Celebrating Landcare Week 2010

   

  Granite Borders Landcare is celebrating its steady achievements over the years with a social dinner at the Barrelroom at Ballandean Estate on Friday September 10^th 2010. They will also be holding a street stall in Tenterfield, September 11^th and a social “Picnic in the Park” at Tenterfield Park, September 12^th.

  Over the 15 years of its existence the Committee has many achievements in sustainable agriculture, natural resource management and community engagement, which have led to the strength the organisation enjoys today. Recently the Committee added its 1000^th contact to their mailing list, and has signed on its 30^th member group, demonstrating the increasing capacity of the community and individuals.

  Landcare groups can be formed addressing particular interests, such as organics or protecting biodiversity, controlling a specific weed or learning about grazing management. Landholders can form groups to discuss issues with natural resource management (such as native vegetation, water, erosion and weeds) in a social, relaxed environment. This is a great advantage as landholders grapple with the many changes and increased levels of regulation in land management.

  Granite Borders Landcare is a cross-border group, with member groups based in both Tenterfield and Stanthorpe.

  Granite Borders Landcare is an umbrella network which provides insurance, incorporation and coordination services to these groups, to assist with running events, accessing funding grants and cutting down on complicated paperwork!

  The committee continues to work tirelessly to turn project ideas into reality. For more information about Landcare in the local area, including forming a new group, please contact Granite Borders Landcare Committee on (02) 6736 3500 or email landcare@halenet.com.au.

• SOIL SECRETS - 18TH & 19TH SEPTEMBER 2010

9AM - 5PM at Qld College of Wine Tourism, Caves Road, Stanthorpe.

Hugh Lovell will be the key speaker for the Border Landcare Organic Group's project to promote the conversion of farm waste into compost for building farm soils. The main event will be on Saturday 18th and Sunday, 19th September at the College of Wine Tourism in Stanthorpe.

For participants there will also be a choice of one of two field days on Friday, 22nd and Saturday, 23rd October when Stuart Larsson of Mallanganee will teach how to make compost and compost deriviatives. this project is partly funded by a Caring for Our Country grant from the Federal Government.

More information, including a  registration form, can be downloaded from www.granitenet.com.au/groups/environment/blog or contact Granite Borders Landcare Committee on 02 6736 3500.

For further information contact the Landcare Office on 02 67363500 or enquiries@graniteborderslandcare.com.au

Border-Rivers Gwydir Invasive Species Planning

A series of workshops are planned on Invasive species (weed and pest animals) issues in the Tenterfield and surrounding areas, including feral animal control and love grass management. These are part of a larger catchment-wide planning process, gathering landholder feedback for the identification and prioritisation of invasive species. These should run during September and October. Stay tuned for further information.

Border Landcare Organic Group (BLOG) Meetings

Social gatherings, farm walks, group activites and interesting speakers are features of our regular meetings. Generally held on the fourth Saturday of each month starting at 10.00am. For information and updates contact: Rex Maddocks 02 6736 4259