Despite a rainy start, our native grass event was a great success! Meredith Mitchell shared the benefits of native grasses for drought-resilient pastures.

The Goulburn Broken region's nurseries specialise in indigenous plants grown from local seeds and cuttings. From backyard gardens to large-scale revegetation, these specialists offer plants perfectly adapted to our conditions. Remember to order 6-12 months ahead for best results.

Helpful weed resources.

A list of nurseries in the Goulburn Broken Catchment.

Farm dams, while vital for water supply, are major greenhouse gas emitters, producing emissions equivalent to 385,000 cars daily in Victoria. Simple changes like fencing, reducing stock access, and planting indigenous vegetation can cut emissions by up to 50%, improve water quality, and enhance the surrounding landscape.

Learn to tackle gully, soil, and gravel track erosion with KISS the Dirt, a series of practical, low-cost instructional videos for landholders.

Discover our Wine and Dine video series: learn about landscape rehydration with Peter Hazell, explore backyard pollinators with Karen Retra, get inspired by Ron Litjens' Life in a Box, and master water budgeting with Greg Bekker. Hosted by Up2Us Landcare Alliance.

Inspiring Small Farms to Grow Big Ideas: Up2Us Landcare Alliance, with support from The William Buckland Foundation, FRRR, and GBCMA, has empowered small acreage landholders in Mansfield to explore sustainable agriculture. Successful trials of garlic, capers, and alternative fertilisers have led to a second phase, featuring on-farm demonstrations, workshops, and farm tours to promote innovative farming practices.

A practical guide helping Landcare and environmental groups understand their obligations under the Aboriginal Heritage Act 2006, providing step-by-step protocols to protect cultural heritage during on-ground works while fostering meaningful partnerships with Traditional Owners.

A practical guide to building a DIY European wasp trap using simple household materials, designed to catch queen wasps in spring before they establish new colonies.

Essential guidance for primary producers on tax deductions for landcare, fire prevention and shelterbelt expenses, helping farmers offset the costs of sustainable land management while clarifying what can and cannot be claimed under ATO regulations.

A guide to small landholders to create productive and environmentally sustainable properties.

New to landownership? This booklet, developed by Up2Us Landcare Alliance and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, offers essential guidance and practical tips for caring for your unique landscape.

At Northern Slopes Plantation in Mansfield, Timo and Emily Ploschke are revolutionising berry farming through a low-input approach. Converting 2,200 berry plants into wine production, they've proven that sustainable farming practices and creative partnerships can transform a small property into a viable enterprise.

Mansfield's iconic paddock trees, some over 150 years old, are vital for wildlife habitat, soil health and farming productivity. With these sentinel trees declining at up to 11% annually, landholders are urged to protect existing trees and plant for the future through strategic planning and management.

In Mansfield, Up2Us Landcare Alliance and Agriculture Victoria are helping landholders combat soil erosion through innovative hard structure solutions. The program combines expert guidance, practical demonstrations, and local contractor expertise to protect valuable farmland from destructive gully erosion.

In the Glenroy Hills, eleven landholders joined forces to tackle invasive Saffron Thistle and Paterson's Curse across 1,000 acres. Through coordinated aerial and ground spraying, and with support from Up2Us Landcare Alliance, the community-led initiative is successfully restoring their land's farming capacity.

Local landholders along Sandy Creek are transforming eroded farmland into thriving habitat for endangered species. Through Victorian Government funding, the community has planted 1,000 indigenous plants and installed nest boxes, helping iconic species like the Silver Banksia and Brush-Tailed Phascogale return to the Mansfield region.

In Mansfield, Simone Boyd of Heirloom Naturally is revolutionising small-scale farming through bio-intensive growing methods. Using traditional techniques and heirloom seeds passed down through generations, she cultivates flavourful vegetables like Golden beetroot and Purple broccoli on her 17-acre plot, proving that sustainable farming can thrive in small spaces.

Local beekeeper Clarissa Leatham explains how bees' vital role in crop pollination is threatened by environmental challenges. Through her Mansfield and District Bee Group, she encourages others to start beekeeping, noting that nearby hives can triple crop pollination rates.