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e-Bulletin | Issue 82 | December 2018 |
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Funding boost for conservation and land management in SA Arid Lands region
The SA Arid Lands NRM Board has secured $10m in funding for a number of projects across the region through the Australian Government's National Landcare Program. This includes conservation and land management programs across the SA Arid Lands region over the next one to five years.
Find out what projects received funding
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Landscapes SA consultation
The South Australian Government is committed to reforming natural resources management, focussing on a back to basics approach.
Consultation on the reform, which will see the Natural Resources Management Act 2004 repealled and a new Landscapes SA Bill introduced in early 2019, occurred over a three month period, with five of the 26 community forums held in the SAAL region. A further 250 written submissions were provided.
A consultation report including all community feedback is now available.
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Feral animal control in SA's Channel Country
An aerial operation to control wild pigs and large feral herbivores in the Channel Country of the State’s Far North has removed almost 1000 feral animals from the region.
Read more
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William Creek weather station data online
Data from the recently installed weather station at William Creek is now available online thanks to a joint initiative by the SA Arid Lands NRM Board and the Outback Communities Authority (OCA).
Access the weather station data
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Cat control a win for Flinders reptiles
A trial feral cat control baiting program has boosted reptile populations at Ikara Flinders Ranges National Park with 40 per cent more reptiles captured in sites that had been baited compared to the unbaited sites.
Find out more
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Are your bores compliant?
Water users in the Far North Prescribed Wells Area with a bore under their care and control are reminded that by 16 February 2019 they must be compliant, or working through an agreed program of works to become compliant, in accordance with area’s Water Allocation Plan.
Find out more
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Smart Farms Grants open
Funding is now open for Round Two of the Smart Farms Small Grants being offered through the National Landcare Program.
Grants are available for between $5000 to $200,000 to help farmers and groups to adapt to change, innovate and become more sustainable.
Links to more information and grants website
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Drought support funding available
A variety of support services have been made available to families and businesses in the region facing hardship due to the drought and dry conditions.
Find out more
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Weed control boost in the North East
A new Established Weeds Facilitator will build on existing natural resources management and community weed management programs in the State’s North East Pastoral District.
Read more
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Pastoral sector course at TAFE SA
A new pastoral sector course to be offered through TAFE SA in 2019 will provide station employers with an opportunity to upskill their staff. The Isolated Children’s Parent’s Association (ICPA - SA), Livestock SA and employers worked with TAFE SA to develop a program that will be beneficial for both existing and new workers to the pastoral industry.
Find out how to register your interest
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Communiques and minutes
Minutes and communiques from the Board are available on our website.
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Pastoral Board forum
More than 30 Pastoralists and their families gathered at Olary for a joint meeting with the Pastoral Board and Livestock SA.
Find out popular discussion topics
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Kingoonya Pilot planning workshop
A community NRM planning workshop was held in Roxby Downs to pilot the use of the Open Standards planning process for identifying district-scale priorities for NRM group planning.
Read more
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Sheep Tech Day
Shed and yard design, satellite water telemetry, drones and virtual fencing were all demonstrated at the Sheep Connect SA Sheep Technology and Innovation Day held at Hawker.
Read more
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Coober Pedy Recycled Art
A chair made from horse shoes, a chicken wire emu and a bicycle wheel Christmas wreath were among the entries in Coober Pedy’s Recycled art competition last week.
See some of the winning entries
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Landcare - Building a better tomorrow
The increased role of digital technology was a feature of this year’s National Landcare Conference held in Brisbane.
Find out more
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Best of wishes for the festive season from the SA Arid Lands Board and staff
Thanks to Amanda and Scott Michael of Cariewerloo for spreading some Christmas cheer to travellers on the Port Augusta to Roxby Downs Road with their upcycled Christmas tree and snowman 'sculptures'.
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Got something to share?
Got some feedback? Or some suggestions for content? We always love to hear from our readers. Email saaridlands@sa.gov.au
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