Resources for Land Managers
Resource information developed for, or useful for land managers and owners.
This information may also be of use for groups, staff or schools.
Resources are listed with the most recent first.
- Better Farming Book — by landcarevic — last modified May 30, 2013 12:30 AM
- Better Farming - Improving Sustainable Management Practices in NE Victoria is a book containing case study interviews with exemplary farmers and supporting information. This publication has been developed as part of the North East Ecological Farmers [NEEF] community engagement program and is part of their ongoing aim to see more farmers develop sustainable ecological farming systems.
- Presentation by Damian Bougoure Jun 09, 2011 from 12:00 PM to 02:30 PM — 7161 Princes Highway, Terang (DemoDAIRY Facility), — by Erica Nolte
- Efarmer — by landcarevic — last modified Nov 13, 2012 07:23 PM
- Efarmer is currently a free, web based farm mapping and planning tool.
- Atlas of Living Australia — by landcarevic — last modified Jun 28, 2012 01:12 AM
- The Atlas of Living Australia (Atlas) contains information on all the known species in Australia aggregated from a wide range of data providers: museums, herbaria, community groups, government departments, individuals and universities. The Atlas also allows community members to add species records.
- 25 Years of Landcare Video — by landcarevic — last modified Mar 18, 2012 09:12 PM
- In 2011, the North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) commissioned a video/dvd to celebrate 25 Years of Landcare in the region.
- Growing sustainable communities - 25 years of Landcare 1986-2011 — by Monique van Wierst — last modified Sep 05, 2011 06:27 PM
- A conference that marks 25 years of Landcare in Victoria
- New Rural Landholders — by landcarevic — last modified Aug 10, 2011 06:45 PM
- The Department of Primary Industries (DPI) website has a section specifically for new rural, lifestyle, hobby or small farm landholders. This site can help you understand your obligations in relation to rural property management, and provide information on services on offer in your area.
- CFA Information — by landcarevic — last modified Aug 10, 2011 06:44 PM
- The CFA (Country Fire Authority) has a range of information for landholders on how to prepare for fire season.
- MDLN 'E Communiques' — by Darren Williams — last modified Apr 17, 2011 09:40 PM
- Contains historic and current copies of the MDLN 'E Communiques"
- Weed Detection & Control — by landcarevic — last modified Jan 30, 2011 05:44 PM
- Weed Detection and Control on Small Farms is a small book designed for new and existing landholders, particularly small farm owners. It discusses the importance of controlling weeds, the principles of weed detection (where and when to look for weeds on the farm, how to identify an unknown plant and what to do when a new weed outbreak is found), weed control responsibilities and methods appropriate to small farm owners, guidelines for responsible herbicide use and accreditation, and available weed control assistance. The booklet is available as hard copy, or download the pdf.
- NE Dung Beetle Project — by landcarevic — last modified Jan 12, 2011 06:24 PM
- The North East Dung Beetle group is a collective of interested Landcare and industry groups and landholders undertaking monitoring and release of Dung Beetles in the region.
- Community Web Mapping Portal — by landcarevic — last modified Sep 09, 2010 07:12 PM
- Spatial Vision Community Web Mapper is a new free web mapping tool available for Landcare groups to record point sites.
- Soil Health Program — by landcarevic — last modified Sep 27, 2009 10:01 PM
- The Ovens Landcare Network has been managing and coordinating a range of Soil Health projects in association with member groups. These projects have established trial sites, trained mentors and run a wide variety of forums and field days.
- Articles and Papers by Andrew Campbell — by landcarevic — last modified Jun 09, 2009 09:34 PM
- Andrew was the first National Landcare Facilitator, and has had an ongoing involvement with Landcare programs. This includes links to papers and articles written by Andrew Campbell.
- Books — by landcarevic — last modified Jun 03, 2009 04:14 PM
- A range of publications about Landcare and land management to assist groups and land managers. Some are historic publications.
- Landcare Awards — by admin — last modified Apr 23, 2009 05:42 PM
- Information on the Victorian Landcare Awards
- Tree Project — by Tom Cameron — last modified Feb 25, 2009 10:27 PM
- TreeProject is a non-government, non-profit volunteer organisation actively working to improve the environment.
- Soil Health - The Journey — by landcarevic — last modified Oct 27, 2008 05:15 PM
- A Farmer Friendly Handbook of Information to Advance Soil Health, Sustainability and Productivity. This booklet was developed as a result of the Ovens Landcare Network Soil Health project, funded by the National Landcare Program. This book is the culmination of years of work by many people in North East Victoria, including guides, mentors and farmers, and describes trials aimed at understanding more about soils and their management. In part funded through supporting government grants, it is based on the thoughts of commercial farmers and their experiences gained through countless hours of work throughout the trial period.
- Other soil health information — by Phuhta — last modified Oct 27, 2008 05:13 PM
- The Ovens soil health forums included key note speakers with a wide range of expertise on soil health. This folder includes some information and links to more from these speakers.
- Soil Health.com — by necma — last modified Oct 27, 2008 03:44 PM
- This website was developed to to provide background information relevant to soil health and the sustainable use of land for agriculture, horticulture and other practices, including forestry. While it does not appear to have been updated for some time, the website has a range of useful information on soil biology, fertility, organic matter and fungi.
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