Events

Project Planning and Delivery Workshops

Samantha Morris (Wombat Creative) and FBA  invite community and Landcare groups to attend a project planning and delivery workshop to learn how to develop projects and turn ideas into plans.

Thurs 23 February 2012 - Location: Baralaba Landcare Office, Baralaba ( Contact: Ray Becker Telephone: 07 4998 1142)

Friday 24 February 2012 - Location: Bushlander Motel, Wandoan ( Contact: Andrea Beard [DCCA] Telephone: 0427 274 455)

Monday 27 February 2012 - Location: Clarke Creek ( Contact: Kate Wilson [Three Rivers] Telephone: 07 4985 7511)

Tuesday 28 February 2012 - Location: RSL, Springsure ( Contact: Bernie Claussen [CHRRUP] Telephone: 0409 522 297)

Wednesday 29 February 2012 - Location: North Street Annexe, Rockhampton ( Contact: Rhys Kellow [FRCC] Telephone: 0428 123 155)

Biodiversity Fund Round One (2011-12) Workshop

Greening Australia and the Australian Government invite you to look at various styles of revegetation to improve biodiversity, while you are considering new upcoming funding opportunities. Open to anyone with an interest!

Date: Thursday 19 January 2012, 9:30am to 12:30pm

Venue: Emerald Meteor Motel, Emerald

For more info contact : Nikki Whelan nwhelan@greeningaustralia.org.au

Download the flyer for this event.

Witness King Tides Family Day Yeppoon

View the highest tides for the year, take photos and enter them in FBA's King Tide Competition for your chance to win great prizes! You'll also be helping to improve scientific understanding of what the potential impact of sea level rises could be in the future. The photos submitted will be compiled with others from across the state and use to assist in climate change planning and mitigation efforts.

Date: Sunday 22 January 2012

Time: From 7am onwards

Venue: Register at the King Tide Hub at Yeppoon Main Beach

For more info contact : Jenna Bishop at FBA on 4999 2836 or email jenna.bishop@fba.org.au .

Free AgForce info sessions on CSG

As the CSG industry continues to expand in Queensland it is crucial people stay informed on industry activity and legislation. Topics will include:

• Current and proposed CSG activities in the Queensland
• Your rights and responsibilities under the current legislative framework
• Conduct and compensation agreement negotiations
• Analysing physical, social, financial and other impacts resulting from CSG activities
• Tips on property planning, mapping, recording in-property impacts and keeping quality environmental baseline records; and
• Expert legal advice from Toowoomba-based Legal Aid solicitor Glen Martin.

Workshops: Gracemere 13 February, Mundubbera 14 February and Moura 15 February

Farming for Carbon - Profiting from Climate Change workshop

A one-day workshop for landholders presented by Rod Glass and Bob Miles. Learn how to profit from Climate Change by gaining knowledge on how carbon-trading systems operate, the opportunities present through the Federal Governments Carbon Farming Initiative and what risks to look out for. Topics covered include:

• The implications of Climate Change on Agriculture.
• The emerging business opportunities and pitfalls.
• How to add value on existing practices and incorporate additional revenue streams.
• Soil carbon, forestry, bio-char and renewable energy.
• The emerging carbon economy and its legislation.

Date: Thursday 16 February 2012  AND   Friday 17 February 2012 (one-day workshops)

Venue:   Rockhampton

To RSVP : Contact (07) 3102 3226, or email rod.glass@sustainablecorporatesolutions.com