THE Upper Plenty Land Care Group (UPMCLG) held a Weed Management Planning workshop recently following increased requirement for landowners to submit weed management plans along with notices being issued to landowners in the Upper Plenty area.
Many residents were uncertain about how to complete the plans and what level of detail was required.
Those in attendance were given an overview of what was required. Daniel Young, the principal ecologist, from TREC Land Services talked through the different options for weed control based on different land uses, both agriculture and rural lifestyle.
After the presentations and questions residents to complete their plans that were then reviewed and accepted for submission.
It was a successful day with many residents going home armed with a lot of new knowledge as well as having their plan submitted.
The UPMCLG also held a tree planting day with volunteers from Bupa Australia. The volunteers planted over over 100 indigenous plants on a farm in Upper Plenty. These plantings will help provide important wildlife habitat and nesting sites for woodland birds.
Whittlesea event
Landcare Week is coming up and the Whittlesea Landcare Group is hosting a special presentation on the Powerful Owl by Ron Litjens.
The event will provide an opportunity to come together, share knowledge, and connect with others from across the region.
The event will be held on August 5 from 6.30pm to 8pm at the Whittlesea Community Activity Centre. Bring a plate to share – tea and coffee provided. To register go to www.mcmc.org.au
