Last month we mentioned that Sandy Pate, NRM facilatotor for the Perth Region NRM had presented at a conference on impacts of climate change on horse properties.

From the workshop it was clear that actions such as establishing perennial pastures and protecting and planting native trees were common actions land managers were undertaking to increase resilience against a changing climate.

Other benefits of trees include:

• Ensuring the health of livestock through the provision of shade and shelter
• Improving your property's value
• Pasture growth through retention of soil moisture
• Supporting biodiversity (i.e. native flora and fauna) and connecting habitats
• Preventing soil erosion

In this article we look at some of the options for planting trees on your property. Read more…

There are alot of things that people are doing across the region to help ensure sustainable land management of their properties.

The information hub contains a map of case study sites linked to pages detailing what is happening on the property. Like sustainability, this is work in progress. Check out these new case study sites just added:

Horse property rehabilitation

Maritime tree planting

We would love to hear about the sustainable land management practices that you are undertaking on your property for inclusion on the case study map. Email Sandy Pate to have your property included.