Learn your local weeds and the most effective ways to control them, as well as information on local rabbit and fox control programs with Bass Coast Landcare Network (BCLN) at a series of field days coming up this spring across the region.
BCLN is working with our local Landcare groups to deliver four sessions designed for anyone on any sized property, with one each at Phillip Island, Korumburra and
Kilcunda/Wonthaggi as well as an online session on the various apps and technologies in play to help identify, track and map invasive species.
These will be free sessions, with the first one on Phillip Island at Berninneit and the new Phillip Island Recreation Reserve in Cowes on Saturday October 4, 10am to 2pm, including a catered lunch.
Each of the sessions will follow a similar format but with a focus on weeds and pest animals that are more relevant to each area.
Hear from various BCLN staff at these days, who will share their extensive experience in weed spraying, woody weeding, community programs, rabbit and fox control.
BCLN’s Works Crew Leading hand, Bill Barry will show samples of various weeds, answer your questions and discuss the most effective control methods and timing to get better impact for your weed control efforts.
The BCLN Invasive Species team, will share information on control programs and methods, featuring Jack Harriss, on rabbit control programs including exclusion fencing techniques, as well as Aaron Stephens, who will share information about fox control programs.
BCLN’s Lisa Wangman, Education, Training and Communications Manager, will also facilitate a short session on working together, discussing needs and pooling resources for better impacts on controlling invasive species.
Each of the days will include a guided walk at a local reserve, highlighting some of the local weeds, demonstrating removal techniques, and discussing impacts across the region.
This free series has been made possible with funding from Agriculture Victoria through the Partnerships against Pests program for the BCLN project, ‘Building capacity against complacency’.
To book your place at the first session on Phillip Island on Saturday October 4, please go to: www.trybooking.com/DFQLP
Online
The next sessions in the series will be confirmed in the coming weeks.
An online webinar focussing on new Tech, Apps and other ways we can identify, map and manage invasive species is also in planning for November, as well as the release of an online, Bass Coast specific Weed calendar, all part of the BCLN project.
Please check the Bass Coast Landcare Network News and Events web page for updates and confirmation of dates, locations and details for events in the series at www.basscoastlandcare.org.au/newsandevents
For enquiries on this series, please contact Lisa Wangman on lisa.wangman@basscoastlandcare.org.au