June 12, 2017
The newly formed Bunya Valley Landcare group is inviting South Burnett residents to have more say in the the environmental future of the region.
Formed in March, Bunya Valley Landcare Inc is hoping to get people involved and having a say about how we care for our natural and urban spaces.
The group hopes to bring community involvement into the management and development of environmental, economic and social resources; ie. how to use local ecosystems to provide a sustainable future to both humans and the environment.
“(It will be) a think tank for new ideas for towns and rural people alike,” Bunya Valley Landcare president Megan Seiler said.
“We will be having regular educational forums and field events that are aiming to take a fresh look at the opportunities available that can enable community members to care for their environment and at the same time create economic and social opportunity.”
The group is beginning to work with local indigenous groups, community landcare and other environmental groups. In the future, they are also hopeful of working with all levels of government to map out the areas that people would like to see a difference in.
“We are all about the scientific method and want to take an evidence-based approach to these issues,” Megan said.
“At the same time we are looking at what has worked long-term within our region. This group is about diversity and the more perspectives we can get, the better.
“We want to hear from farmers, rural lifestyle folk and well as town community people. “
Bunya Valley Landcare will be holding a biodiversity-focused weekend, forum and Q&A style panel discussions with notable guest speakers from South East Queensland on June 17-18.
On the Saturday, guest speakers will be talking about Fire and Urban Landscaping; and on Sunday, about Soil, Water and the Carbon Cycle; and Forestry.
For more information contact Amanda on 0428-087-564.
