Pest News
Controlling weed spread
The Bureau of Rural Sciences has recently produced a pair of brochures to promote best practice processing of green waste, to minimise weed spread.
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Savannah cats banned
That's some relief - thanks Peter Garrett!
Mr Garrett said he would not hesitate to use his powers under the EPBC Act to prevent the live import of any species or breed that poses a significant risk to the Australian environment or wildlife.
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"The threat posed by pest animals to biodiversity in New South Wales" Excerpt: "Comparisons of all threats showed that pest animals are contributing significantly to biodiversity decline in New South Wales, posing the fourth greatest threat, behind land clearing, altered fire regimes and weeds. Collectively, alien species (pest animals and weeds) pose the second greatest threat. Pest animals also rank highly |
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Plant scientists at the Cooperative Research Centre for Australian Weed Management (Weeds CRC) today warned gardeners that some waterwise garden plants can jump the garden fence and invade the natural environment. |
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Latest News - Habitat Network East Gippsland
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Gippsland Lakes – Managing Change. A Community Forum. |
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Written by HNEG Admin
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Monday, 13 October 2008 |
Wednesday 19th November 2008
7:00pm – 9:30pm
- Prof Max Finlayson, wetland and estuary expert and Australia’s representative on Ramsar
- Prof David Mitchell, wetland expert and mentor to most of Australia’s wetland scientists
- Prof Barry Hart, Chair of the Gippsland Lakes Task Force
- Prof John Beardall, expert on algal blooms
- Dr Peter Fisher, water quality expert, with a particular interest in pharmaceuticals into the watershed
Questions from the floor
This forum will examine the main topics of public interest and provide the basis for a later public seminar which will be an in-depth analysis of the Lakes’ health and future.
read the Media Release
Have a question about the Gippsland Lakes you would like asked?
Use the Comment Form, read others' questions...click below.
Speak to the Convener, HNEG Forum Planning Group, David Ellard (President, Friends of the Gippsland Lakes)
ph.: h: 03 51562175 m: 0438 562 175
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Wetland Plants - Identification and Seed collection |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Tuesday, 11 November 2008 |
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When: Tuesday December 2. 9am - 1pm. This field session with wetland ecologist Damien Cook will focus on the identification of wetland plant species. The collection of seed and propagation material from these plants will also be discussed. This training session is targeted at people who have an active interest in the protection and restoration of wetland habitats throughout Gippsland. Where: the eastern end of the boardwalk at Sale Common, Stephenson St, Sale Cost: free of charge on receipt of RSVP BYO: Lunch, drinks, boots, hat, sunscreen and an inquisitive mind. RSVP: Matt Bowler, 1300 094 262, 0427 831 289 or
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Managing Horses on small properties |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Monday, 10 November 2008 |
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Jane Myers BSc (Equine Studies) will deliver a one day workshop on sustainable land management for horses. Topics to be covered include: property design; water protection, conservation and design; manure management and grazing management. When: Tuesday November 25, 2008 Where: Brackenbush Equestrian Centre, Lakes Entrance Time: 9.00-3.30pm Cost: Landcare members -free Non-Landcare - $15/person To reserve your place contact Penny Gray, 5161 1365 |
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Dolphin Lagoon water quality 16/10/08. A brief report. |
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Written by HNEG Admin
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Thursday, 16 October 2008 |
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Algal Bloom now affecting wetlands. |
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Government spending on Gippsland Lakes a pittance: Darren Chester MP, Member for Gippsland |
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Written by HNEG Admin
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Tuesday, 14 October 2008 |
“The Brumby Government pretends to care about the Gippsland Lakes but it has cut funding and the Federal Minister for Agriculture has been to Gippsland three times and announced the same $3 million worth of Gippsland Lakes funding on each visit,” Mr Chester said.
“All funding is welcome but it is a pittance in comparison to the size of the State and Federal budgets; the economic value of the Gippsland Lakes to our region; and the scope of the environmental problems we are dealing with in Gippsland.”
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Do you want to protect your paddock trees? |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Tuesday, 30 September 2008 |
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The Scattered Trees Project has been given ongoing Australian Government funding. Now in its fourth year, this project provides incentives to those people wishing to fence off and protect scattered trees. |
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Coastline update Spring 2008 |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Monday, 29 September 2008 |
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Controlling Blackberry Together |
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Written by hneg coordinator
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Monday, 29 September 2008 |
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DSE will be releasing Blackberry Rust this spring/summer and are looking for sites on public and private land. |
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