Update: Ovens-Buckland Rivers Revegetation Site
Yesterday, Landcare volunteers made the most of a sunny morning planting 60 trees on the banks of the Ovens River, near its junction with the Buckland River, at Porepunkah. Very enthusiastic volunteers fought their way through a
Schools’ National Tree Planting Day Along Morses Creek, Wandiligong and Bright
Last month, Martyn Paterson, UOVLG Vice President, joined staff and students from Wandiligong Primary School, Bright P-12 College and the Alpine Shire to plant native trees, shrubs and native grasses along Morses Creek. In celebration of National
National Tree Planting Day
What a wonderful day beside the Ovens River at Porepunkah last Sunday. A great group of 30 enthusiastic volunteers marked National Tree Planting Day by planting 400 trees and shrubs along the banks of the Ovens River,
Planting Commences at One Mile Creek
At last some decent rain, so the Landcare Group made a start on planting 600 indigenous trees and shrubs on th Ovens River, near One Mile Creek at Porepunkah. Last Sunday, 150 plants went into the ground.
Omeo Gum Update
In May 2021, on a field trip to the Upper Buckland valley, UOVLG members collected seed from the rare and threatened Omeo Gum (Eucalyptus neglecta). Around 1000 seedlings were successfully propagated and planted into nine small pens
Indian Myna Trapping: Update
Yesterday, the Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group secured a new trapping site in the targeted Porepunkah/Buckland area. Paul Makrikostas, the owner of Tewksbury Lodge beside the river at Porepunkah, reports flocks of birds visit the property, particularly
Landcare Group’s Trailer and Equipment Storage
Our Landcare Group has a permanent home for its trailer, equipment and supplies thanks to Bendigo Bank, The Victorian Government, The Bright United Men’s Shed (BUMS), and the hard work of our members. In late 2021, the
Annual General Meeting, November 2023
The Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group (UOVLG) celebrated important achievements at its Annual General Meeting. One of these was the release of a Feral Deer Control Kit for the Upper Ovens Valley (and Greater North East Victoria).
Upper Ovens Valley Landcare features in draft Victorian Biosecurity Strategy
Upper Ovens Valley Landcare President, Peter Jacobs, features in a video regarding a biosecurity strategy being developed for Victoria. To view the draft Strategy and to provide feedback, visit the Victorian Biosecurity Strategy Consultation website at this
Latest News: Ovens-Buckland Rivers Revegation Site, Porepunkah
Thanks are due again to our dedicated Landcare volunteers who braved the wet weather during yesterday’s working bee at our Ovens-Buckland Rivers Revegetation Site. We checked approximately 600 trees/shrubs, staked when necessary and removed approximately 400 tree
Victorian deer control plans released
Regional deer control plans guide deer management actions across Victoria, by identifying priority areas to prevent or minimise the impact of deer on environmental, cultural, social and economic values. The plans support the implementation of the State
Recent Working Bee on the banks of the Ovens River
Last Sunday, the Upper Ovens Valley Landcare Group spent a productive morning on the banks of the Ovens River at Porepunkah, releasing hundreds of young trees and shrubs from their guards. In 2017, the Landcare Group carried
Soil Carbon Farming Workshop
9 am until 4.30 pm, Friday 23 June, 2023 Myrtleford Golf Club, 251 Myrtleford-Yackandandah Road, Myrtleford, VIC 3737 Looking to get started in soil carbon farming, but don’t know where to begin? This workshop, organised by Resource