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Collaborating with Charles Sturt University to Revive the 'Save the Bush Toolkit'

By Claudia Macleay posted 19-12-2024 14:58

  

Super excited to share this last achievement for the year! Over the last few months, I have been working with Charles Sturt University on gaining permission for the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network (CTRLN) to be able to share the Save the Bush Toolkit on our website as a resource for all our local landcare groups. Last week we received the letter signed by the Deputy Vice Chancellor that our request was approved! 

The Save the Bush Toolkit, was originally developed by Dr. David Goldney and Sue Wakefield in 1997. Dr. David Goldney, was a respected environmental scientist and passionate advocate for landholder-driven conservation. He dedicated his career to empowering rural communities. His extensive outreach work inspired thousands of landholders and community groups across New South Wales, culminating in the development of the Save the Bush Toolkit. This resource provides practical, step-by-step guidance for assessing and improving natural resources on farms, linking conservation with agricultural productivity.

The toolkit includes nine kits covering essential topics such as bushland, scattered farm trees, farm watercourses, and native wildlife. Its user-friendly design encourages landholders to take a hands-on approach, using observation and tailored management strategies to enhance their farm’s natural assets. Kit 9, Farm Planning for Bushland and Wildlife, even guides users in creating farm plans that integrate conservation with agricultural goals.

While the Toolkit was specifically developed for use in the Central Western Region of NSW, it will be useful within similar land systems elsewhere in Australia. 

This collaboration ensures the toolkit remains accessible to the Central Tablelands community, fostering sustainable farming and biodiversity conservation. Whether you are a landholder, a Landcare group, or an environmental enthusiast, this resource offers invaluable insights into preserving and restoring our natural landscapes.

Visit our website to explore the Save the Bush Toolkit and some fun summer reading! 

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