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Introduction to the new Regional Landcare FacilitatorApanie Wood has recently taken on the role of Regional Landcare Facilitator for SEQ.Based in Ipswich at SEQ Catchments, Apanie works to support Landcare, production groand other land managers to adopt sustainable farm and land management practices and protect our landscape.Im looking forward to meeting members of local Landcare and catchment groups over th

next few months. The Regional Landcare Facilitator program provides training andinformation to land managers and local communities throughfacilitation of workshops, field days and information materials. In oto provide the support that landholders and community groups neeApanie will be working closely with Ross Bigwood in the Lockyer toidentify what land management issues are most important to thecommunities of SEQ.Previous to her role as RLF, Apanie has been working with SEQ

Catchments in their flood response efforts since the beginning of2011.

LOCAL NEWS and EVENTS

Stock Nutrition Workshops on :Tuesday 22 Nov - BeaudesertWednesday 23 Nov- WivenhoeThursday 24 Nov- Upper YarramanWorkshops will be presented by formerDPI nutrition expert Russ Tyler. It willhelp you to : Determine the nutritional require-

ments of your stock Estimate the feed value of your

pasture and the production of

your livestock Find the balance between your

pasture growth, the use andanimal production

Know what supplements to feed

Save money on supplementaryand drought feeding

Cost is FREE, morning tea and lunchprovided. Limited positions available,contact Apanie Wood, 0457 106252,email awood@seqcatchments.com.auor Bruce Lord, 0427 013284, emailblord@seqcatchments.com.au

Property Management PlanningWorkshop on 7 Dec 11 from 9-3.30pmat the Fernvale Futures Complex. Costis FREE, morning tea and lunch provid-ed. RSVP is essential, have your prop-erty Lot and Plan information readywhen reserving your place. Positionswill be limited. Contact Ross Bigwood,mobile 0438 162113, emailrbigwood@seqcatchments.com.au orBruce Lord, 0427 013284, emailblord@seqcatchments.com.au

Lowood - Beyond the Floods InfoDay Tuesday 6 Dec 11. It will providelandholders with tools and services tocontinue recovery effort. Venue TBAContact 3238 6048, or visitwww.agforceprojects.org.au

In the Lockyer CatchmentNovember/December 2011

PhotosA 400m stretch of Buaraba Creek has bits long post-flood rehabilitation journey. ABCLandcare with support from Energex, Landcare QSEQ Catchments, Conservation Volunteers Austand, most importantly, Coominya State School hareplanted nearly 2000 trees to help stabilise thebanks of the creek after they were reshaped withexcavator. Adjoining landholders have gone to a deal of effort to support the plantings and haveinstalled irrigation to give the trees, shrubs andgroundcovers the best chance of survival.

Works took place 30th August with both the top o

bank and bank slope planted using a range of naspecies. The creek was widened by around 50m result of the flood leaving a vertical bank andrelatively unstable toe.

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GROUPS CORNERMeetings - Functions -

Events - NewsLockyer Catchment

http://www.hhmclandcare.org.au/Helidon Hills/Murphys CreekLandcare Inc Meetings held from

1-3.30pm each 3rd Sunday on abi-monthly basis

Phone Secretary Jeff Birnie 46976610

http://www.abclandcare.com.auAtkinson/Buaraba Creek Catch-ment Landcare Group Inc.

Contact Robyn McIntosh, Treasurer/Secretary ph 54264304 or0488128924

West Moreton Landcare Group361 Rosewood-Marburg RdTallegalla QLD 4340 Ph 5464 4401the group meets on the 2nd Thursdayof every month at 7pm - emaillandcarewestmoreton@bigpond.com

Lockyer Valley Landcare13 Berghofer DrvWithcott 4352(07) 4637-4642gandpgrimes@bigpond.com

Please send information on yourGroups activities, events, workshopsand meeting dates to the CommunityPartnerships Manager if you would liketo have it included in this Newsletter.

SEQ CATCHMENTS OFFICE

9 Spicer St, Laidley Q 4341

Phone 5465 2011

Fax 5465 2811

RESOURCES - GRANTS - EVENTS

Upcoming Workshops with AgForceProperty Computer Mapping at -Kilcoy : Tuesday 22 Nov 11Esk : Wednesday 23 Nov 11Crows Nest : Thursday 24 Nov 11

Cost $900, less 65% rebate for eligible landholders For more details andregistration visit : www.agforceqld.org.au

Australian artists and photographers take note, Wetland Care Australias(WCA) fifth annual National Art and Photography Competition is now run-ning and accepting submissions. The closing date for entries into the competi-tion is December 2, 2011. Entry forms for the competition, further informationand the rules of the competition can be found at http://www.wetlandcare.com.au

RACQ Charitable Foundation Applications are open until 31 December 2011for organisations affected by the 2011 floods in Queensland. The R.A.C.Q.Foundation was set up by the RACQ with a corpus of $8 million. The funds arebeing directed to community and charity groups. Examples of the kind of things

that could be approved for funding include refurbishing a community hall orproviding sports equipment. The $8 million is part of a $20 million flood reliefassistance package being offered by the RACQ. $1.8 million was distributed inthe second round. More information: www. RACQ Charitable Foundation

CALLING ON APPLICANTS FOR TERTIARY EDUCATION SCHOLARSHIPAPPLICATIONS for the 2012 Horizon Scholarship are open. The HorizonScholarship aims to increase the number of students studying AgriculturalScience at Australian universities. Application forms can be downloaded fromwww.rirdc.gov.au/horizon

MYRTLE RUSTDownload the ISC Myrtle Rust Factsheet here

QRAA HEADS TO REGIONAL LOCATIONS

DISASTER affected primary producers, business owners and non-profit organi-sations are invited to meet one-on-one with QRAA regional Client LiaisonOfficers in 22 temporary office locations across the state to discuss financialassistance available for their recovery efforts. Eligible applicants have until 31January 2012to apply for several types of recovery assistance as a result of theQueensland Floods (November 2010 January 2011) and Cyclone Yasi,including grants and concessional loans. To make a personal appointment atany of the upcoming temporary offices please contact QRAA on 1800 623 946.

QRAA temporaryoffice details: Town Location Date TimeGatton (DEEDI) Gatton December

1 9:00am 4:30pm

Ross BigwoodCommunity Partnerships Manager (Lockyer)Ph 07 5465 2011, Fax 07 5465 2811,Mobile 0438 162113

Email rbigwood@seqcatchments.com.au