Southern Forests Community Landcare

12/05/2026

Only 2.5 days left until the SMART Parasite Control through AI and IPM workshop.

06/05/2026

Anyone know how you can be in two places at once?

A Simple Shift in Grazing Can Change Everything...
..including the quality of your pasture. Your stock has a vital role to play in boosting their own grazing, and Dr Judi Earl will be here on May 18 to share her own insights into how planned grazing can make the difference you've been hoping for.

Details are here - don't miss out on your chance to book in ($55 for the full day workshop including morning tea and lunch).
https://lowerblackwood.com.au/events/smarter-grazing-for-better-land/

06/05/2026

Are you planning some on-site R&D? Register for this information session to check eligibility and opportunity.

Registration is still open for the upcoming R&DTI program insights information session being held on Wednesday, 27 May 2026. (link below)

Co-hosted by the Department of Industry, Science and Resources and the Australian Taxation Office, this session is an opportunity to hear directly from program representatives about current and future priorities for the R&DTI program.

Microsoft Virtual Events Powered by Teams

06/05/2026

The National Pollutant Inventory viewer from the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water, has been updated. This update includes the locations of around 90 new industrial facilities, as part of the March 2026 data release.
Each facility location links to its latest emissions report, providing insight into where industrial emissions are occurring. This information informs communities, environmental regulators and researchers.

An interactive tool to visualise and search industrial facilities, in point format, that report to the National Pollutant Inventory.

05/05/2026

SAVE TIME, SAVE MONEY AND REDUCE UNNECESSARY TREATMENT.
Are you a livestock producer?
SFCL's SMART Parasite Control through AI and IPM Workshop combines free AI tech for real time worm egg counting and Intergrated Pest Management strategies to stop drench resistance, improve livestock health, improve soil biodiversity and increase profits.
This workshop will teach you how to plan and integrate these strategies into your own farm systems; it's easier than you think.
When: 15th May 2026
Time: 1pm to 5pm (afternoon tea provided)
Cost: Free
What to Bring: Manure sample for free AI testing.
Where: Southern Forests Community Landcare at the Manjimup Timber Heritage Park (Edwards St Side).
RSVP: Very soon to [email protected]

29/04/2026

When you spray plant foliage, do you consider the impact it may have on the multitude of microbes on, under or in the leaf and stem?

The Overlooked Biology of the Leaf Surface

28/04/2026

Peter Garrett AM has been appointed Chair of the Landcare Australia Board.

Peter was there at the very beginning of Landcare. As President of the Australian Conservation Foundation (ACF), Peter took part in discussions in Canberra during the formation of the historic alliance between conservationists and farmers that led to the creation of Landcare. He worked closely with ACF’s Phillip Toyne and the National Farmers’ Federation’s Rick Farley to lobby the Hawke government to establish the National Landcare Programme and the independent, not‑for‑profit organisation Landcare Australia.

Let's hope Peter can shake the tree again to revitalise the neglected Landcare movement.

27/04/2026

Register now for SMART Parasite Control through AI and IPM workshop. Save money, improve livestock health, improve soil health and protect soil biodiversity by combining AI FECPAK worm egg counting technology with Intergrated Pest Management strategies.

27/04/2026

Workshop Leaders Wanted!!!
SFCL’s Sustainability Campaign needs anyone with a skill and a passion to run small workshops at the Northcliffe Tip with Stephen. Stephen’s ‘Waste Sorted’ project vision includes community members coming in and presenting free small workshops utilising the tips unlimited resources. Here’s an example. Do you know how to repair/maintain bicycles and are are willing to share that knowledge? Community members can choose a bicycle and with your help, fix it up and take it home for free. The opportunities are endless and just need people like you to jump in and give it a go.
Additionally, Stephen would like to know what workshops the community would like. Here’s another example, 20L chemical drums turned into vege beds, it works a treat. All ideas invited, please pop your thoughts on this post or PM me if you prefer. Can’t wait to see what ideas are generated.

26/04/2026

If you want to pursue your sustainability qualifications, you can't go past these free online courses from Uni of Tasmania.