Projects:
Yass Urban Landcare Streambank Rehabilitation Project
Program: Murray-Darling 2001
Description: Rivers and streams in the Upper Murrumbidgee Catchment are degrading as a result of the spread of exotic vegetation, declining native vegetation and stock access. In particular seeding willows have become a major problem with the potential to severely impact on the stability and ecology of riparian systems. The aim of this project is to restore a vital, highly visible section of the Yass River by removing the problem of willows and replacing them with a diversity of native riparian vegetation as well as fencing off sections to manage stock access. This will lead to a number of broad environmental outcomes including reduced stream bank erosion, improved water quality, retention of riverine habitat and reduced localised flooding.
Funding (2000/2001) $7,930
Funding (2001/2002) $11,250
Total Australian Government Funding $19,180
Title: Improving Salinity
Program: NRM
Description: To plant trees to lower the water table to try and stop the rapid progress of salt pans. I'm hoping to achieve a 20% tree cover on my 1100 acre farm.
Funding (2002/2003) $8,800
