01-Feb-2011

Recent heavy rain and flooding across the district has led to increased infestations of problem weeds and the erosion of valuable soil from paddocks and streambanks.

Scenic Rim landholders can obtain information and advice on how to mitigate these and other land management issues during the ‘Creeks, Weeds and Cows’ event to be held at the Boonah Cultural Centre from Thursday 17th to Saturday 19th February.

The event will consist of a number of short workshops, including sessions to help landholders identify problem weeds, such as fireweed and giant rat’s tail grass, and provide advice on best practice control measures.

Landholders will also be able to bring along photos of erosion on their land for advice on options to mitigate its impact.

Department of Employment, Economic Development and Innovation extension officers will discuss the nutritional value of different pasture species and strategies to maximise pasture productivity.

Other topics that will be covered during the three day event program will include fire management, property biodiversity issues, regional vegetation types, keeping your creek healthy and Property Management Planning.

The event is being organised by SEQ Catchments through support from Scenic Rim Regional Council, Seqwater and the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country.

“The ‘Creeks, Weeds and Cows’ program will also offer a series of short workshops on a variety of topics of interest to commercial, small scale and lifestyle farmers. Landholders can register to attend as many of the sessions as they like or they can simply drop in and visit the information displays that will be set up at the venue”, said Regional Landcare Facilitator and event organiser Kit Krause.