Limiting stock access to remnant areas , ie crash grazing.
Controlling weeds.
Restoring understorey by planting shrubs and grasses.
Add to remnants by planting perimeter.
The Junee Area Landcare Network ‘tree planting guide’ is full of helpful hints on how to successfully plant trees.
Revegetation
Plant locally native species.
Plan tree planting to link existing vegetation.
The Junee Area Landcare Network ‘tree planting guide’ is full of helpful hints on how to successfully plant trees.
Salinity
Plant out recharge areas such as rocky hill tops, to reduce the amount of water reaching the water table.
Plant out boggy discharge areas to reduce high water table.
Manage crops to reduce fallow areas.
Plant perennial plants which utilize water year round.
Don’t water paths and driveway.
Mulch gardens and deep water once weekly rather than every day.
The Junee Area Landcare Network ‘tree planting guide’ is full of helpful hints on how to successfully plant trees.
Soil Acidity
Your district agronomist can help you with application rates for lime to improve the productivity of cropping paddocks. The Department of Primary Industries also has helpful information on soil acidity.
Soil Erosion
Manage crops to reduce fallow areas such as stubble retention.
Fence and plant out gully areas to reduce erosion.
Manage pastures to maintain at least 70% ground cover at all times.
Plant trees on steep slopes. Roots help to bind the soil and reduce erosion.
Fence creek lines to exclude stock and install watering troughs.
The Junee Area Landcare Network ‘tree planting guide’ is full of helpful hints on how to successfully plant trees.
Weeds
Be vigilant with the control of all weeds on your property.
Notify relevant authority of noxious weeds on public land.
Don’t dump garden waste in bushland areas or roadsides
Wetland Health
Fence wetlands to exclude stock.
In town wash cars on the lawn, not road because stormwater drains lead to the wetland.