A Practical Guide to Rural Land Management

Finally bought your dream piece of country? Enjoying the tree change until the weeds get out of control? Fear not! Join us for an 8 week course on rural land management, presented by specialist rural consultants and natural resources management staff. This course is run on consecutive Wednesday evenings, beginning on the 5th of February and concluding on the 25th of March. A weekend farm walk is also included. COURSE OUTLINE Wednesday 5th February Topic: Introduction to Land Management, Property Planning, Land Capability and Stocking Rates Presenter: Nicole Bennett, Sustainable Agriculture Team Leader, Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Wednesday 12th February Topic: Soils - Theory and Practical Presenter: Amanda Schapel, Senior Consultant, PIRSA Rural Solutions Wednesday 19th February Topic: Watercourses and Dam Management Presenter: Caroline Dorr, Water Projects Officer, Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Wednesday 26th February Topic: Pasture Management Presenter: Andy Cole, Land Management Consultant Wednesday 4th March Topic: Biodiversity in the Mount Lofty Ranges Presenter: Elisa Sparrow, District Ecologist, Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Wednesday 11th March Topic: Bushfire preparation Presenter: Sarah Harris, Community Engagement Officer, SA Country Fire Service Wednesday 18th March Topic: Pests and Weeds Presenter: Will Hannaford, District Officer, Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges, and Josh Rosser, State Rabbit Control Coordinator, PIRSA Wednesday 25th March Topic: Course summary and property planning Presenter: Nicole Bennett, Sustainable Agriculture Team Leader, Natural Resources Adelaide and Mount Lofty Ranges Weekend Farm walk, date to be confirmed. If you have any questions, please contact Sophie Bass, Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator, on 0408678890, or sophie.bass@sa.gov.au.