Revegetation | Resources – ANU Sustainable Farms https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/resources/tags/revegetation/ Supporting sustainable farming to help conserve Australia’s unique biodiversity. Mon, 17 Jul 2023 07:30:21 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.9.4 https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/cropped-favicon-32x32.png Revegetation | Resources – ANU Sustainable Farms https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/resources/tags/revegetation/ 32 32 Managing natural assets: Shelterbelts https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/resources/shelterbelts-management-guide/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=shelterbelts-management-guide Wed, 15 Feb 2023 02:36:50 +0000 https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/?post_type=resources&p=2792 Planting native shelterbelts on farms is a significant act of land stewardship, one that also delivers demonstrated productivity and biodiversity benefits.

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]]> Shelterbelts are generally linear strips of vegetation, intended to provide shelter, shade and wind breaks. Well-managed and diverse native shelterbelts can have productivity benefits for cropping and grazing enterprises while supporting hundreds of species of birds, mammals, invertebrates, frogs and reptiles.

This guide details the science behind shelterbelt management and outlines how to create effective shelterbelts on farms.

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]]> Webinar: Planning & planting to maximise the potential of farm dams https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/resources/webinar-planning-planting-farm-dams/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webinar-planning-planting-farm-dams Mon, 18 Oct 2021 04:16:33 +0000 https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/?post_type=resources&p=2070 Webinar recording: Hear about the latest research on the biodiversity and productivity benefits of enhancing farm dams, what to plant where and other practical tips for planning a farm dam enhancement project.

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]]> In this webinar, held on 14 October 2021, our speakers discuss the following:

  • Sustainable Farms ecologist Dave Smith shared current research on enhancing farm dams.
  • Angelina Siegrist, Sustainable Farms ecologist, introduced our new guide, Enhancing farm dams: What to plant in and around your dam, including explaining the different zones of a dam and species selection.
  • Sally Day, Greta Valley Landcare project officer, shared her experiences of why farmers choose to enhance their dams and practical aspects of planning a farm dam project.

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]]> Wholesale nursery list https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/resources/wholesale-nursery-list/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=wholesale-nursery-list Thu, 14 Oct 2021 21:24:58 +0000 https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/?post_type=resources&p=2033 List of wholesale plant suppliers for use with the guide, Enhancing farm dams: What to plant in and around your dam.

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]]> This list focuses on NSW Central West, South West Slopes, Murray-Riverina and North East Victoria. It is not exhaustive – if you know of other native plant nurseries or wholesale suppliers that should be added to this list, please get in touch.

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]]> Riparian Restoration guide https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/resources/riparian-restoration-brochure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=riparian-restoration-brochure Tue, 27 Oct 2020 00:31:35 +0000 https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/?post_type=resources&p=398 Watercourses and their accompanying riparian areas hold enormous value for farming operations and are important assets for production and biodiversity.

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]]> Healthy riparian ecosystems improve water quality throughout the entire catchment area. They also provide livestock with shelter, reduce erosion, regulate flows, provide critical habitat for wildlife and are aesthetically desirable.

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]]> Webinar: Designing and enhancing shelterbelts https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/resources/webinar-designing-and-enhancing-shelterbelts/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=webinar-designing-and-enhancing-shelterbelts Fri, 19 Jun 2020 01:15:34 +0000 https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/?post_type=resources&p=1990 This webinar covers Sustainable Farms research into the best way to design shelterbelts for maximum productivity benefits, and benefits for woodland bird biodiversity.

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]]> It also considers the importance of shelterbelts in supporting beneficial insect communities, such as pollinators and insects which prey on agricultural pests.

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]]> Episode Four: Mason Crane talks about farm revegetation https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/resources/episode-four-mason-crane-talks-about-farm-revegetation/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=episode-four-mason-crane-talks-about-farm-revegetation Tue, 05 Mar 2019 00:32:49 +0000 https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/?post_type=resources&p=401 Welcome back to the Sustainable Farms podcast. In this episode, field ecologist Mason Crane speaks to Gordon Taylor about farm revegetation projects.

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]]> If you have an idea for a podcast topic, or if you have any other questions regarding our podcasts, please email us at sustainablefarms@anu.edu.au.

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]]> Farm Dam Enhancement brochure https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/resources/farm-dam-enhancement-brochure/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=farm-dam-enhancement-brochure Tue, 02 Oct 2018 04:22:39 +0000 https://www.sustainablefarms.org.au/?post_type=resources&p=345 Thousands of farm dams dot the landscape and, with appropriate management, can help restore biodiversity by providing much needed wetland habitats for native wildlife.

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]]> Farm dams are an important asset in many farming systems, providing drinking water for livestock or water storage for irrigation operations.

This management guide outlines the benefits of enhancing farm dams, and the management changes required to achieve these outcomes.

It can be used in conjunction with the farm dam planting guide, available here.

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