The Bugle - 16 May 2008
In news this week
Regional NRM group stories- Rapid response needed for new parthenium outbreaks
- FBA looking for 'outside the square' thinking
- Goondiwindi takes up green challenge
- Taking steps towards carbon neutrality – SEQ Catchments supports major carbon event
- Concerned fishermen initiate cleanup
- Gundy Carp Cull a huge success
- Fundraising walk for natural sciences bursary
- Field day highlights down-stream problems
- Designer digging and turning worms
- $3.0 billion for a sustainable Australia
- Mining leader digs deep for endangered wombats
- Queensland to fight fire with fire this winter
- Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme pays over $250 million in rebates
- Places filling fast for MBI training
- Queensland university to name library in honour of Mabo
- Free fair for restoring flora and fauna
- Cyrus Creek project progressing
- Scientists welcome plans for new weed research centre
- Register now for national Controlled Traffic Farming Conference
- Get a job in NRM!
Regional NRM group stories
Rapid response needed for new parthenium outbreaks
Natural resource management group, the Queensland Murray-Darling Committee (QMDC), has warned that recent heavy rains have brought with them a serious risk of new weed outbreaks, especially from the noxious parthenium weed that is already across much of central Queensland.
Areas on farms where fodder, dozers, vehicles or stock have been transported from other regions, or already infested areas, should be under regular surveillance for new weed outbreaks.
For this reason, QMDC is heading up a program to provide assistance to landholders to rapidly respond to new outbreaks of parthenium weed across the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin region.
Local governments across the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin region have partnered with QMDC and the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries' Biosecurity Queensland to deliver the Rapid Response Program.
Parthenium seeds are known to be persistent, they have high germination rates and are capable of setting seed within 28 days, under optimal conditions. Each plant can produce up to 15 000 seeds, with seed banks typically ranging up to 40 000 per square metre. Parthenium also affects the viability of primary production, both livestock and grain, and all parts of the plant at any stage of growth can cause allergies to humans and animals.
For further information, or to report a parthenium outbreak, contact QMDC on 4622 8446, Biosecurity Queensland on 4622 9905, or your local council office.
FBA looking for 'outside the square' thinking
A $700 000 fund will foster new thinking in farming sustainability and ways to protect and restore our local environment.
The Fitzroy Basin Association (FBA) will help fund projects, trials and research that are pioneering in their approach, or that look at a new practice or issue, as well as activities like workshops or bus tours that promote the uptake of original ideas.
FBA Board member and landholder, Ross Ingram, said the Innovation Fund would help more novel and cutting edge projects to go ahead in the region.
"It is a source of funding for people who operate and think outside the square, to deal with farming and environmental issues a bit differently," Mr Ingram said.
CEO Suzie Christensen said FBA was hopeful the fund would generate new approaches to land management and sustainable living that would put the Fitzroy region at the forefront.
"All projects need to demonstrate how they contribute to helping address targets, developed by the community and set out in the regional natural resource management plan," Ms Christensen said.
FBA Innovation Fund Guidelines and Expression of Interest (EOI) forms are available from the FBA website or by phoning 4999 2800. Closing date for the receipt of EOIs for project grants is Friday 23 May.
Goondiwindi takes up green challenge
With all this talk about climate change, 'being green' and alternative energy sources, it is easy to forget about the people that will actually be dealing with these issues in the future – our children.
So, in August, Goondiwindi will be hosting a two-day forum promoting 'sustainable thinking' to young people.
The event is being organised by the Queensland Murray-Darling Committee (QMDC), who has joined forces with Landcare groups, the Border Rivers Catchment Management Association, Heritage Building Society, and schools across southern Queensland.
The Discovering Landcare Forum will be held on 19-20 August at the Goondiwindi Cultural Centre, and QMDC education officer and event organiser, Pip Bagshaw, said that she expects around 400 students and teachers will attend from across the Border Rivers catchment and South East Queensland.
"The forum, with the theme 'Science To The Rescue', aims to increase students' awareness and knowledge of science and sustainability in our region," Pip said.
QMDC has also planned some free teacher professional development sessions around sustainable science topics for the afternoon of the 19 August. "We want to equip teachers with the tools to support their teaching of sustainability topics", Pip said.
The event won't just be for schools. "A community-based evening event will also be held to involve the general public in the forum. It will provide an opportunity for the Goondiwindi community to hear some inspiring guest speakers talk on sustainability topics," Pip said.
If you would like more information about the Discovering Landcare Forum, or can offer some support, please contact Pip Bagshaw on 4671 7900, or Renee Fletcher on 4637 6270.
Taking steps towards carbon neutrality – SEQ Catchments supports major carbon event
SEQ Catchments is supporting a business sustainability breakfast forum next month, focused on helping medium to large corporations take steps towards carbon neutrality. The event, which is being coordinated by Queensland Conservation Council features three high profile speakers – Andrew McNamara, Minister for Climate Change; Martijn Wilder, one of the worlds leading carbon lawyers and a partner at Baker & McKenzie; and Petrea Bradford, manager (carbon markets) at Origin Energy.
The event is expected to attract between 150 and 200 of Queensland's business leaders and tables are filling fast.
SEQ Catchments' CEO, Simon Warner said, "we recognise that corporations play a significant role in developing sustainable communities, which is why we have supported Queensland Conservation Council to host this event. We expect that the high calibre speakers will ensure a high profile audience and we are looking forward to interacting with representatives from some of Australia's largest companies at the forum."
The Queensland Conservation Council event takes place on Wednesday 25 June from 7.00–10.00 am in Brisbane. Discounted registration applies for payments received before 30 May or for tables of 10. For more information contact Samantha Morris at Wombat Creative on 3012 7617.
Concerned fishermen initiate cleanup
A group of Bundaberg fishermen, concerned about the impacts of litter and pollution on local fish habitats and marine life, have initiated a cleanup along the north wall of Bundaberg Port's shipping channel.
The area, known as Skyringville, is a complex ecosystem of mangroves, saltmarsh wetlands, and channels that were once highly productive nursery areas for commercial fish species. The introduction of the north wall has changed flows and fish movement, and dumping of dredged soil has smothered hectares of valuable habitat. The majority of the litter trapped is not biodegradable and is a risk of being ingested by marine animals.
The fishermen were joined by volunteers from the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Burnett Mary Regional Group, and Ocean Watch Australia (through its Tide to Table program). Over an hour and a half period the group managed to collect 48 bags of litter (mainly plastic bottles and bags, stubbies, and polystyrene foam), car batteries, corrugated iron, tyres, and steel frames.
Ocean Watch Australia's Tide to Table program is a seafood industry initiative that works with land- and sea-based primary industries, Landcare groups, and land managers to undertake on-ground works to improve fish habitats and water quality
For more information contact Ocean Watch's Bec Nicoll on 4153 3866.
Gundy Carp Cull a huge success
More than 250 people registered for the Goondiwindi Carp Cull over the Anzac Day long weekend, hauling in a total of 149 European Carp. The heaviest carp weighed a massive 5.29 kilograms.
John Billsborough, from the Goondiwindi Fishing Club, said he was impressed by the numbers of people that participated. "We had 266 registrations, which was an increase on last year," he said. "It shows that people within the community are becoming more aware of carp in our river systems, and the need to do something about it."
Representatives from Queensland Murray-Darling Committee (QMDC), the Invasive Animals CRC, and the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries' Fish Care volunteers were at the event, talking to participants about European Carp, how they can manage the spread of the pest, and how they can more responsibly enjoy fishing and promote river health.
The event was also supported by the Goondiwindi Bowls Club, David Ford Auto Electrical and Air Conditioning, the Queensland Hotel, Gundy Sports Centre, Mitre 10, Mackenzie's Home Timber and Hardware, Beaurepaires, and Lisa's Screen Art.
The Goondiwindi Carp Cull was the third of six Carp Busters events supported by QMDC across the Queensland Murray-Darling Basin this year. The next Carp Busters weekend will be held in Mungindi this weekend (17-18 May). Contact Megan Purvis on 4671 7900 for more information.
Fundraising walk for natural sciences bursary
Condamine Alliance's Mark Schuster is in training for what will be one of the most important walks he’s ever done. His challenge is to undertake a 210 km fundraising trek to raise funds for a Natural Sciences Bursary, in honour of a dear, departed friend.
Commencing in Toowoomba, Mark aims to complete the walk in about 16 days, trekking through the scenic Main Range and Border Ranges, down through the Currumbin Valley and ending at Point Danger.
"Admittedly this will be quite a long and arduous walk," he said. But Mark is up to the challenge and hopes to do about 20 km a day. "For sections I will be accompanied on the walk. Much of the area is World Heritage-listed and located at the head of our catchment, so it's quite an important area and I'm looking forward to the challenge," he said.
With the walk to take place in the first two weeks of August, Mark is now looking for sponsorship for the walk to raise money for the Tony Briggs Natural Sciences Bursary, which is planned to be instated in March next year for first semester of 2009. The bursary will go towards honouring the memory of Tony Briggs, NRM officer for Rosalie Shire Council, who sadly passed away in July 2007.
The bursary will be awarded on an annual basis, to the value of $1000 to $2000, depending on funds raised. The bursary is designed to assist students from the region to undertake natural sciences studies at a tertiary institution. Condamine Alliance will contribute funding and support to undertake the administrative duties required to maintain the bursary.
To sponsor Mark for his Mountains to the Sea fundraising walk or to make a donation contact Mark Schuster at Condamine Alliance on 4620 0131.
Field day highlights down-stream problems
As part of their incentive program Capacity Building in the Desert Uplands Region, the Desert Uplands Committee has held a community field day aimed at providing the pastoral community with information from industry contacts and an opportunity for NRM stakeholders to exchange ideas and gain valuable feedback.
The program, run in partnership with Burdekin Dry Tropics NRM, focuses on providing landholders with skills, information and financial incentives to adopt best management practices with property management plans.
The Desert Uplands bioregion acts as the watershed for two of Queensland's largest catchments; the Lake Eyre Basin and the Burdekin River. The field day was held on a local property, and helped to raise awareness of the impact the Desert Uplands' environmental problems have on down-stream communities.
The day began with a presentation from the land manager who described the property's characteristics and how the problems they face came about. He talked specifically about the how watercourses had aided several weed varieties to disperse out from the homestead to the paddock.
Other speakers on the day included representatives from Dow Agroscience, the Tropical Weeds Centre, land protection officers, and regional bodies.
For more information contact Rowan McKay on 0428 511 060.
Designer digging and turning worms
Desert Channels Queensland is gathering its pots and paper, testers and timers, diaries and designs and heading out. Jeff Poole, project coordinator, and Mike Chuk, regional planner, are joining forces with Lawrie Smith from Brisbane, to plant seeds of information at this year's Gardening Workshops.
Composting, irrigation, smoko, water wise gardening, worm farming, garden design, lunch and garden tips are on the all-day agenda.
These free workshops start today (Friday 16 May) in Blackall, with the circuit continuing to Longreach, Barcaldine, Bedourie, Boulia and, finally, Winton over the subsequent week.
For more information on the work of Desert Channels Queensland, call 4658 0600.
Government updates
$3.0 billion for a sustainable Australia
Australia will be better placed to meet future environmental challenges through $3.0 billion of initiatives in the 2008-09 Budget, including the $2.2 billion Caring for our Country program.
Minister for the Environment Peter Garrett said this investment was further evidence of the federal government's commitment to protecting Australia's unique environment through sustainable NRM, tackling climate change and minimising the negative impacts of inappropriate development, pollution and pests.
"Caring for our Country will cut red tape and focus natural resource investment on national priorities. We want communities to put their energy into practical on ground action, not filling in forms. The government recognises the threat of climate change to our unique biodiversity and will invest $180 million in our National Reserve System to ensure we have parks and reserves as refuges for biodiversity in the face of climate change," Mr Garrett said.
In addition to Caring for our Country, the government will fund a range of measures to help Australians take practical action at home, at school and in the community.
"This includes low interest loans of up to $10 000 to assist families to take practical action at home by investing in water and energy savings as well as assistance for landlords to install insulation in rental homes," Mr Garrett said.
Other measures include establishing a one stop green shop to link Australians with programs and financial assistance made available by all levels of government, and the expansion of labeling and new standards for energy-efficient appliances. Further funding will be provided to develop green precincts promoting water and energy saving initiatives, establishing new solar cities, and grants of up to $50 000 to make every Australian school a solar school.
"This budget puts in place a range of substantial measures which will help all Australians protect our precious environment well into the future," Mr Garrett said.
Mining leader digs deep for endangered wombats
A multi-million dollar partnership between the Queensland Government and mining giant, Xstrata, has improved the chances of saving the world's last colony of endangered northern hairy-nosed wombats in central Queensland.
The three-year, $3 million partnership will help establish a satellite population of the species near St George in south west Queensland.
Announcing the partnership last week, Minister for Climate Change, Sustainability and Innovation, Andrew McNamara, said scientists could now build on knowledge gained from the Environmental Protection Agency's (EPA) protected wombat colony at Epping Forest National Park near Clermont in central Queensland.
"We will move a small number of northern hairy-nosed wombats 600 kilometres south to near St George to establish the first 'off park' colony," Mr McNamara said.
"The EPA located the suitable site after a two-year search across central and southern Queensland using satellite imagery, soil, landform and regional ecosystem mapping, and site visits for vegetation and soil testing."
"Only about 115 northern hairy-nosed wombats survive today. The species is more endangered than the Sumatran Tiger, Central Africa's Mountain Gorilla, and China's Giant Panda and only found on a small area the size of Brisbane's CBD within Epping Forest National Park.
"The reintroduction project is aimed at establishing a new population away from Epping Forest in case of an extreme event like fire, disease or severe weather change caused by climate change eliminates the entire species."
Mr McNamara said that, if this relocation is successful, the Queensland Government would be looking to establish more separate colonies at diverse locations across the mammal's historic Queensland habitat.
Queensland to fight fire with fire this winter
Queensland fire authorities are planning to fight fire with fire in a state-wide bid to avoid a serious bushfire threat later this year.
Emergency Services Minister Neil Roberts said the 2008 bushfire season had the potential to be very serious, and it was critical that land managers took action now.
Lee Johnson, Queensland Rural Fire Services commissioner, said, "At the moment we are experiencing cooler weather, smaller winds and lower humidity which mean the risk of a fire getting out of control is relatively low.
"People who haven't undertaken any preventative measures around their properties place an extra burden on fire crews, and it is unfair to place the safety of firefighters at risk in order to protect properties where the householder hasn't undertaken any hazard reduction or preventative maintenance."
Preventative measures include:
- clearing scrub and undergrowth around homes as they are potential fuel for a fire
- keeping grassed areas well trimmed and waters
- clearing firebreaks around homes in rural or rural fringe areas.
Land managers must contact their local fire warden or fire station for a Permit to Light Fire if they want to light an open fire larger than two metres.
Any residents with concerns about the bushfire risk in their area or anyone wishing to conduct a controlled burn can contact their local fire warden, visit the Rural Fire Service website, or call 1300 369 003 for more information.
Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme pays over $250 million in rebates
The Queensland Government's Home WaterWise Rebate Scheme (HWRS) has passed the $250 million mark for rebates provided for water-saving products such as rainwater tanks, water efficient washing machines and showerheads and dual-flush toilet suites.
Natural Resources and Water Minister Craig Wallace said 462 845 rebate applications had been approved worth $254 million.
"The HWRS is the largest scheme of its type in the state's history – it is securing Queensland's water future," Mr Wallace said.
Read the full media release on the Queensland Government website.
Places filling fast for MBI training
Learn more about market-based instruments (MBIs) by attending one of 18 two-day workshops which will be conducted throughout Australia.
The first workshops will be held in:
- Townsville 29-30 May
- Brisbane 5-6 June
Regional NRM group and government staff with an interest in MBIs are invited to attend these free workshops which aim to increase the capacity of government policymakers and regional groups to use MBIs such as offsets, conservation tenders and cap-and-trade mechanisms as tools to assist in the management of natural resources.
The training will provide information on what MBI policy options are available and how to use them.
There will also be practical examples and hands-on activities that explore the design of MBIs. A number of products such as fact sheets, case studies, an online documents library, and support tools such as a decision support tool and a metric essentials tool will be shown, in addition to demonstrating the online MBI community developed for MBIs.
The workshop facilitators will help participants gain an understanding of how to use MBIs in their work and develop an online peer support group, using the Designer Carrots website, to enable participants to continue to gain support as they apply their learnings into their workplace.
The Designer Carrots website will host additional online training electives which participants will be able to access.
Up to 30 places are available at each workshop, so registering for the workshops is essential. To register visit the Designer Carrots website.
Reef updates
Reef rescue plan to battle farm run-off
Queensland's Great Barrier Reef will be the focus of a $200 million program aimed at reducing the degradation of the natural wonder.
The Reef has been identified as being at risk from multiple threats including chemical and soil run-off, coral bleaching, water pollution, and declining fish populations.
Federal Environment Minister, Peter Garrett, dubbed the collection of measures a "rescue plan", saying they would help protect and restore the Reef.
The funds form part of the Caring for our Country initiative, which includes a range of schemes aimed at tackling long-term degradation of Australia's natural resources.
The five-year Reef program will include $146 million for water quality grants which will give money to landowners and land managers who commit to reducing run-off on to the Reef.
Another $10 million will be used to research links between land management practices and their environmental effects, and $22 million to monitor the Reef’s water quality. Indigenous communities will share $10 million to provide care for the Reef.
Story sourced from The Courier Mail
"Digital skin" to cover Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef will soon be the most monitored reef in the world with the application of a "digital skin" of sensors that will make possible the finest resolution picture ever of the region's dynamic systems.
The Great Barrier Reef Ocean Observing System (GBROOS) is a regional ocean observation network covering the eastern Coral Sea and the Great Barrier Reef and incorporating the world's first large scale reef-based Internet Protocol network.
Like the methods used to assess the performance of elite athletes or racehorses by applying a network of monitors to skin, this system will cover the Reef in a variety of sensors to pick up real-time information on how the Reef is travelling. Being able to see changes on the Reef, both subtle and dramatic, in real time will allow researchers and environmental managers to ensure that they are doing everything possible to preserve this environmentally and economically important asset.
GBROOS data will have a number of uses and will be made freely available to research and user groups. The first data will be available mid-2008.
The project is jointly funded by the Australian and Queensland governments and is part of the Integrated Marine Observing System (IMOS), a national collaborative program managed by the University of Tasmania to observe the oceans around Australia.
To read the full media release visit the AIMS website.
Natural resources news
Queensland university to name library in honour of Mabo
A Queensland university is to name a library after a former gardener who became synonymous with the battle for native title.
The main library at James Cook University's (JCU) Townsville campus is to be officially named the Eddie Koiki Mabo Library.
"To reinforce our commitment to the Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples of Australia and give it a permanent marker we will be naming the library on the Douglas campus after one of the most important historical figures to have spent time at JCU," vice-chancellor Professor Sandra Harding said today.
Prof Harding said that although Eddie Mabo came to JCU to work as a gardener, he would sit in on lectures and became a regular in the library. It was in a conversation with Professor Henry Reynolds and another staff member, Associate Professor Noel Loos, that Mr Mabo first found out that his land on the island of Mer in the Torres Strait was legally considered to be crown land.
At a land rights conference at the university in 1981, Mr Mabo spelt out his view on land ownership and land inheritance, which led to the long battle through the courts to have traditional ownership recognised. It culminated in the 1992 High Court decision that bears his name and which overturned the concept of terra nullius that underpinned the crown's claim to own all the land of Australia.
Mr Mabo died of cancer in January 1992, aged 56, five months before the High Court decision was released.
Members of the Mabo family are expected to attend the naming ceremony on 21 May. Federal Indigenous Affairs Minister Jenny Macklin will perform the official naming and later deliver a lecture.
Story sourced from Australian Association Press
Free fair for restoring flora and fauna
The Gold Coast Catchment Association is holding a bush restoration fair on 5 July, from 9.00 am to 3.30 pm. The event features interactive displays from community groups, practitioners, bush regeneration contractors and support networks.
The speaker's program for the day includes topics such as site assessment, management of native wildlife and feral animals, conducting environmental surveys on your site, bush regeneration techniques, impacts of restoration works on water quality, and using corrections crews for restoration projects.
Entry is free and there'll be food and refreshments available throughout the day. The fair will take place at the Loder's Creek restoration site, adjacent to Ewan Road, Southport.
Community groups are welcome to book a display space but will be required to bring their own tent. Contractors and other 'for profit' companies are also welcome to book a space, but there is a charge associated. To book a space or find out more, contact Samantha Morris on 3012 7617.
Cyrus Creek project progressing
The 15-week project to rehabilitate Cyrus Creek near Gleneagle is progressing well, according to Beaudesert Landcare secretary Mavis Rostedt.
Ms Rostedt said as part of the project a rock chute had recently been constructed to control overland flow of water in Cyrus Creek.
"The erosion site has been exacerbated by overland flow of water from the main road and from cattle entering the creek," she said.
"The chute was constructed to control erosion."
The project is a collaboration between Beaudesert Landcare, the Department of Main Roads and SEQ Catchments. The aim of the project is to improve water quality in the creek and rehabilitate the creek banks.
The construction has been supervised by SEQ Catchments land manager Peter Pearce. For more information about the project contact Mavis Rostedt on 5541 2106.
Story from Beaudesert Times
Scientists welcome plans for new weed research centre
Australian weed researchers have welcomed the announcement by the federal Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Hon. Tony Burke, that the Australian Government will establish a new national weed research centre.
Weeds CRC chief executive officer, Dr Rachel McFadyen, said the announcement ended a long period of uncertainty about the future of research in the field.
"The decision by the previous government in 2007 not to replace the Weeds CRC when its funding ended on 30 June this year was very controversial," Dr McFadyen said. "Weed research delivers large benefits over long time frames across whole sectors - we have the evidence to show this.
"However, it is hard for particular companies to capture and sell the benefits of weed research in the market place, and especially hard to capture commercial returns for controlling weeds of the natural environment. Yet everyone agrees the work is essential," Dr McFadyen said.
Dr McFadyen said it will be vital for any new weed research centre to have enough independence to give 'frank and fearless' advice to government. "The independent role of the Weeds CRC gave it great credibility in some important issues over the last seven years," she said.
Dr McFadyen said the model of an independent research centre suggested in the Minister's statement was the right one.
"It will be welcomed by all the major partners and state agencies. They know they need to work together and pool resources to make real progress with weed control, and this model will make that possible," she said.
For more information contact Dr Rachel McFadyen on 0409 263 817.
Register now for national Controlled Traffic Farming Conference
Growers, advisers, researchers and agri-business are invited to the sixth national Controlled Traffic Farming Conference (CTF 08) at Dubbo on 12–14 August to find out about the latest developments in controlled traffic farming (CTF) and advanced farming systems including agronomy, machinery and technology.
The CTF 08 program sessions provide something for everyone:
- basic CTF systems
- healthy soils
- new technologies
- advanced agronomy
- contracting and leasing
- catchment and climate change implications.
Over half the speakers are farmers and the program provides plenty of time for individual discussions. CTF 08 also includes a comprehensive Trade Show and Field Tour visiting four local farms.
CTF was designed to incorporate improved farming practices and to support new technology and products. CTF aims to maximise soil and landscape quality, optimise the use of machinery and technology, increase productivity, optimise soil carbon and environmental performance. CTF provides a framework for efficient use of a range farm machinery, GPS systems, GIS software, and measuring/monitoring systems.
Early bird registrations are now open and close 30 June. The cost of registration includes Australian Controlled Traffice Farming Association (ACTFA) membership for 2008-09. For more information or to register online visit the ACTFA website.
Get a job in NRM!
Are you interested in working with Queensland's regional natural resource management bodies? Then head to the Regional Groups' Collective website or NRMjobs website where current job opportunities are now available. Be sure to check back regularly to ensure you don't miss out on the job of a lifetime!
Here's a sample of what's on offer:
Organisation: AgForward
Title: Project Officer
Salary range: $55 000 per annum
Location: Brisbane preferred, however consideration will be given to regional bases
The role of the AgForward Project Officer is to deliver various workshops including vegetation management (PMAV), computer mapping and GPS Essentials workshops to primary producers. The position reports to the AgForward Project Leader.
A strong background in natural resource management would be an advantage, and applicants must have a manual driver's licence and be willing to travel extensively.
Further information can be obtained by contacting Bree Robertson on 07 3238 6039.
Thought for the week
Consistency is the last refuge of the unimaginative.
Oscar Wilde
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Last updated 19 May 2008