Native Grasslands on the Victorian Volcanic Plains

The Victorian Volcanic Plains project is offering extension staff (River Health, Weeds, Landcare, Environment Officers etc) the opportunity to participate in a training day on native grasslands and their management.

When: Please select to attend on either the 31st October or the 1st November, 2006.
Time: 9:00 - 4:30

Where: Lismore Golf Club, Hamilton Highway

Cost: FREE

Course outline:

• Introduction and outline of training;
• Introduction to biodiversity values and benefits from grasslands;
• Introduction to common grassland genera;
• Management of native grasslands;
• Management of native grasslands using farming practices;
• Identification of grassland species brought in by participants;
• Field inspection of common grassland genera; and,
• Field inspection and management discussions.

Duration: 1 Day

Registration: To register you name for the training please contact Chelsey Langley on 52329115 or mob 0428393909. Places will be kept to a maximum 20 per day.