With wild swings in climate and soil conditions, such as we've just seen - with a crazy wet winter followed by an incredibly fast drying out over Spring and Summer, a nasty, hot, dry Autumn and an El Nino to come - we desperately need nature-based solutions to improve our local "Small Water Cycle". One of the key needs in heavily disturbed farm landscapes is more TREES, which when used strategically, can fulfil a myriad of functions, from biodiversity to stock shelter, fodder reserve to microclimate management. Meanwhile, these harsh conditions can make tree planting projects a tough and potentially fruitless and frustrating exercise in pushing sh!t uphill.
Hosted by innovative, integrative generational farmer Andrew Yeo and supported by Local Landcare Coordinator for Great Lakes Joël Dunn, we'll look at options for helping your trees along with a strategic approach.
Planning tree growth for your holistic context
Build it and they will come - Natural Assisted Regeneration
Planting against the odds - tips for better survival rates in tough times
Diverse Habitat/Steeping Stone/Shelter Island planting plans
Mechanical microclimate management
Morning tea will be provided, trees free to good homes
Free event for MC2T members, $10 for non members
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greatlakes@midcoast2tops.org.au
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