June 13, 2023
Vegetation management workshops will be held in Kingaroy and Cloyna next week to update landholders about changes to vegetation management legislation.
The free workshops, hosted by BIEDO in partnership with the South Burnett Regional Council, will be held at:
- June 20 – Cloyna Hall – 6:00pm-8:00 (RSVP by June 16)
- June 21 – Kingaroy Town Hall Supper Room – 9:30am-11:30am (RSVP by June 19).
Guest speaker will be Department of Resources natural resource management officer David Hinz.
Topics covered will include:
- Clearing laws and codes
- Property Maps of Assessable Vegetation
- Forestry Practices
- Categories of Vegetation (including Category R regrowth watercourse vegetation)
BIEDO agriculture officer Alan Broome said the workshops were part of a series being planned this year to benefit the agriculture sector.
“The Vegetation Management workshops run for two hours,” he said.
“The Cloyna workshop is at night and provides a barbecue dinner to participants.
“The Kingaroy workshop is in the morning and will include a light lunch.”
Mr Broome said the workshops were being held at two locations so people could choose which was most convenient.
To RSVP, visit the BIEDO website or phone 0400-695-456.
