NRM North in Launceston, Tasmania | Community organisation

NRM North

Locality: Launceston, Tasmania

Phone: +61 3 6333 7777

Address: 63-65 Cameron St 7250 Launceston, TAS, Australia

Website: http://www.nrmnorth.org.au

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22.01.2022 Spaces are beginning to fill up for our upcoming citizen science training day at Lilydale Falls on Friday 4 December. Don't forget to formally register by emailing Lauren at [email protected] - numbers are limited!

21.01.2022 POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! Clean Rivers Roadshow in Northern Tasmania 1-3 Dec! Cows out of Creeks projects... Type of fencing, stock watering set up, maintenance, buffers Pros and cons discussed by our host farmers Justin Cooper from Gallagher to demonstrate cost-effective fencing options to use around waterways Giant freshwater crayfish expert Todd Walsh will be joining us with some crayfish! Economic and environmental analysis of different buffer distances Funding opportunities with NRM regions, Landcare Tas and DairyTas Effluent Update from TDIA on important changes, plus a review of how farms are going with effluent audits Effluent contractors discussing their machinery, services and what they are seeing on the farm with benefits of effluent fertiliser Demonstration of effluent slurry tankers and manure spreaders (where machinery available) Dung beetles Benefits of the small but mighty dung beetles! Find out about the new spring active dung beetles being released in Tasmania The different species of dung beetles in Tasmania How you can encourage and look after dung beetles on your farm Dung beetles displays

18.01.2022 Attention farmers! The Clean Rivers Roadshow is coming your way soon, with three events in three locations across northern Tasmania. Find out more here: https://nrmnorth.org.au//dairytas-clean-rivers-roadshow-2/ Dairy Tas Cradle Coast Authority Landcare Tasmania Dorset Council #nlp

16.01.2022 NRM North would like to congratulate Hutchinson Builders - this year's winners of the Soil & Water Management Award as part of the 2020 Master Builders Excellence in Building and Construction Awards. Hutchinson Builders had significant issues with contaminated soil at the UTAS Melville Street construction site. Its management included a detailed soil and water management plan that included diversion drainage, entry and exit points, and a washdown station. The contaminated so...il was transferred off-site where it was stockpiled and treated at a registered location before disposal. Hutchinson Builders is commended for the comprehensive and dedicated approach to managing soil and water throughout the project. NRM North sponsor the Soil & Water Management Award to recognise and promote industry leaders in best practice Soil and Erosion Control measures. This ties into a training program delivered by NRM North to Master Builder members to continually improve onsite management practices and improve water quality outcomes for our urban waterways. Hutchinson Builders Master Builders Tasmania

16.01.2022 CARBON + BIODIVERSITY PILOT | APPLICATIONS CLOSE 11 JUNE! Time is running out! Get in touch with NRM North NOW to discuss your project ideas for the pilot program in northern Tasmania. Want to know more? Read NRM North's fact sheet to get a quick summary of the pilot: https://api.nrmnorth.org.au//Carbon__Biodiversity_Fact_Sh/ ... Farmers can, by planting and managing native vegetation or regenerating waterways and hillsides apply to receive a biodiversity payment in addition to what they would receive under the Emissions Reduction Fund (ERF). More information is available at https://nrmnorth.org.au/land/carbon-biodiversity-pilot/ Visit the official Australian Government project site at: bit.ly/3wKK7lR Eligible farmers can apply here: https://www.agsteward.com.au/ #tassiefarmers #carbonfarming #nrmnorth #biodiversity #environment #sustainability #agricutlure #naturalresources #nrm #AusGov

14.01.2022 Join the Australian Water Association's Future of Water Panel Discussion at the Tasmanian Award Breakfast on 26 Nov. The panel includes: Phoebe Nash (Stornoway) who brings a millennial perspective on water Mike Brewster (TasWater) who brings a utility CEO perspective... Saideepa Kumar (Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture) who brings an academic perspective Howard Hansen (Hansen Orchards) who brings a community and stakeholder perspective Join in Hobart, Launceston or livestream. To find out more and to see the registration options, please visit the event page. Australian Water Association

14.01.2022 DPIPWE is preparing a Wild Fallow Deer Management Plan and they invite members of the public to attend information evenings to discuss and ask questions. Our local event is being held in Longford tomorrow night: Tuesday 24 November, 6:30-8pm, Riverlands Centre, 159 Wellington Street. For more information see: https://dpipwe.tas.gov.au//wild-fallow-deer-management-plan

12.01.2022 Live in the St Mary's, Fingal, Avoca area? Get updated with a pre-fire season briefing at the Fingal Fire Station or Malahide Golf Club tomorrow night (Thursday 19 Nov). The Red Hot Tips team and the Fingal Fire Brigade are offering supper, practical advice and more. See the poster for details:

11.01.2022 A great day to get out of the office! NRM North staff spent this sunny morning collecting rubbish along the Esplanade of the North Esk as part of the Catch it in the Catchment. All up 6 bags of rubbish were collected totaling 46kg. An assortment of plastic, metal and rubber items including cans, bottles, cigarette butts, some shoes, a hubcap and even a car battery were collected! ... Catch it in the Catchment ends on the 8th of November. It’s not too late to get involved, go to: https://www.tamarnrm.com.au//07/22/catch-it-in-the-catchm/

11.01.2022 Funding is available to grazing and dairy landholders in the Tamar estuary and Esk Rivers catchments to keep pathogens from entering our waterways. The third film in this four-part series describes some of the on-ground projects taking shape through the River Health Action Plan - Catchment Works program. This project is supported with funding provided by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments through the Launceston City Deal and the Australian Government Tamar Estuary River Health Grant. Thank you to all our partners: Australian Government Tasmanian Government Hydro Tasmania TasWater City of Launceston Official Northern Midlands Council West Tamar Council George Town Council Meander Valley Council Dairy Tas

10.01.2022 This month is full of great events and opportunities! Find out in the June eNewsletter: https://mailchi.mp/33c592192bf8/13xfvp9us4-5367514

08.01.2022 Applications for the next round of Landcare Action Grants close 23 December. Visit the TFGA website for more information and application forms. Tasmanian Farmers & Graziers Association

07.01.2022 The BioBlitz at Trevallyn Reserve is a festival of science in nature that will provide useful data to land managers while also being fun, enjoyable and meaningful to the community. There will be surveys lead by experts on flora, insects, spiders, reptiles, water bugs, birds and scats and tracks. Don't miss out on the night stalk and the special interest walk in the Cataract Gorge! Jump on the website to see the program details: https://www.tamarnrm.com.au/2020/10/15/__tras...hed-3/ Please register via email with your name, the activity, the date and time and mobile number to [email protected]. Tamar NRM

07.01.2022 Has your cat been microchipped? RSPCA Tasmania is holding a discount Microchipping Day this Sunday at the Fingal Valley Neighbourhood House. Our Regional Cat Management Coordinator, Darren, will be in attendance promoting responsible cat ownership. Come on down for a chat and to take advantage of this great initiative. Rspca Tas TassieCat

06.01.2022 POSTPONED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE! Attention farmers! The Clean Rivers Roadshow is coming your way soon, with three events in three locations across northern Tasmania. Find out more here: https://nrmnorth.org.au//dairytas-clean-rivers-roadshow-2/... Dairy Tas Cradle Coast Authority Landcare Tasmania Dorset Council #nlp

06.01.2022 NRM North volunteers are active this week counting sightings of the threatened hooded plover on the north east and Flinders Island beaches as part of a biennial count. Staying off of the dunes and keeping to the hard wet sand, binoculars are a must to spot these little creatures - especially if chicks are suspected! An update on numbers will be provided when the data is back in and collated. Watch this space! #NLP #KnowYourPlover #ProtectingHoodedPlover Hooded Plover BirdLife Australia Tasmania Parks and Wildlife Service Break O'Day Council Flinders Council

05.01.2022 A ‘one-stop-shop' is coming to St Mary’s on Wednesday 2 December to provide support and advice on the drought and challenges like COVID-19. While it may feel like the drought is over, for now, this event brings together all levels of government, charities, not-for-profit and agricultural organisations to support farmers and rural and regional communities living through the longer-term effects of drought. It is an excellent opportunity for farmers, families and rural communiti...es to grab a sausage sandwich, catch up with friends and neighbours and find out what support is available. Come down to St Mary’s Community Hall on Wednesday - Gardiners Creek Rd, St Mary’s between 4pm and 8pm and say hello. National Drought and North Queensland Flood Response and Recovery Agency and Rotary Australia

02.01.2022 How are we reducing pathogens from entering the separated stormwater system in Launceston? Find out more in the fourth and final film of our series that looks at how cross connections are identified and how pathogens are detected through the River Health Action Plan - Catchment Works program. This project is supported with funding provided by the Australian and Tasmanian Governments through the Launceston City Deal and the Australian Government Tamar Estuary River Health Grant. Thank you to all our partners: Australian Government Tasmanian Government Hydro Tasmania TasWater City of Launceston Official Northern Midlands Council West Tamar Council George Town Council Meander Valley Council Dairy Tas

01.01.2022 An excellent opportunity for small farm producers - Building Biodiversity and Sustainable Farming Workshop with Matthew Evans with "Farms as Ecosystems" When: 6:30 - 8:30pm, 25th November 2020 Where: Tailrace Centre, Trevallyn... 20 small/medium producer properties also have the opportunity to attend a free workshop at 1.30pm on the same day - but you must complete this survey by 16 Nov - https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/QRPDBFC Find our more from Tamar NRM. Space is limited and tickets are essential.

01.01.2022 Would you like the opportunity to be more involved with local community decisions and help to deliver community projects? Nominations are currently being sought from residents in the West Tamar Municipal Area to join one of five Local Area Advisory Groups. Nominations for the 2021-2023 Local Area Advisory Groups close at 5pm on Friday 28 May 2021 for the 2021-2023 term.... Further information and nomination forms can be found here: www.wtc.tas.gov.au/Your-Community/Local-Area-Advisory-Groups West Tamar Council

01.01.2022 We are really looking forward to attending Mannalargenna Day on Saturday, 5 December - it is an opportunity to honour Mannalargenna's incredible life on Tebrakunna Country. It is a fabulous day in an incredible location, and well worth the journey. Register for your free tickets online.