Shelter on farms: benefits of fodder shrubs & trees – Canowindra NSW

Join ANU, Mid Lachlan Landcare and Achieve Ag Consultancy for a practical and informative morning looking at fodder shrubs and shelter, including:

• What is the nutritional value of saltbush?
• How to establish saltbush

The property has several salt bush sites and shelterbelts established since 1992.

• Sustainable Farms ecologist Dan Florance will discuss the local research that has been undertaken on tree plantings in the area and the biodiversity and productivity benefits of these.
• Mid Lachlan Landcare will be on hand to discuss the new Superb Parrot project and what it will hope to achieve in the area.
• Wendy Gill from Achieve Ag Consultancy will explore the grazing and productivity benefits of fodder shrubs such as saltbush.

Please remember to bring a hat, closed-in shoes, water and a jacket. Also please BYO chair. We will meet at the shed on arrival – look out for signs

Morning tea and lunch will be provided.

For more information please contact Tamara Harris, Sustainable Farms Engagement Officer, at tamara.harris@anu.edu.au or 0428 621 187.