2009 South Australian Landcare Awards Winner
Welcome
The Murray Mallee Local Action Planning Association Inc. (MMLAP) is a not-for-profit organisation established in 1998. The primary focus of local action planning in the Murray Mallee is to involve the community in identifying and prioritising the major natural resources management issues in the region.
Our Vision:
A dynamic, prosperous and healthy region supported by an active and committed communityTo realize our vision our Mission Statement is:
‘To provide leadership and information which supports the Murray Mallee community to implement long-term land management solutions.’
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The Mallee In Flower is here!
A great field guide to the mallee plant species of the South Australia and Victoria
We are selling the book for $22 plus
$3 postage and handling
To purchase your copy contact
Alanna 08 8531 3075 or email alanna.morgan@internode.on.net
Funding and Technical Advice for On-ground Works
On-ground works programs provide financial support and technical advice for landholders within the MMLAP region enabling them to undertake works which will improve and enhance natural resources within the region.
Visit the On-ground Works page
Events Calendar 2011
October 26
Dinner with WA growers in Loxton
WA growers will visit farms at Waikerie and Loxton to look at cropping and grazing trials.
The WA Grower Group Alliance Tour participants are keen to meet farmers from the surrounding area to hear about the latest on farm activities.
Farmers and Mallee Sustainable Farming stakeholders are invited to dine with the WA growers (at own expense).
For further details email admin@msfp.org.au.
November 2
Stirring the Possum - The environment in 2020: What will it look like for business, government and the community?
When: Wednesday, 2 November, 5:30 pm – 7:00 pm (doors open at 5:15 pm)
Where: The Sanctuary, Adelaide Zoo, Gate 1, Plane Tree Drive (off Hackney Rd) Adelaide
Cost: Free
RSVP: Registration is essential, as seating is limited. http://environment2020.eventbrite.com/
November 11 & December 2
Black Clouds – Silver Linings Carbon Farming Initiative
These one day courses will help Natural Resource Management professionals and advisers understand the impacts and opportunities available through the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI)
Contact to book your place: email Rachel Williams rwilliams@greeningsa.org.au or ph 8372 0100
Workshop Fee: $299 (+ GST) includes course notes, morning tea and lunch
Venue: Greening Australia, 5 Fitzgerald Rd, Pasadena SA
November 12
Wetland Birds of the Upper Murray
When: Saturday 12th November 1:30 - 5:00pm
Where: Banrock Station.
What: A look at wetland birds and their habitats within the
Upper Murray region, how to identify them and how you can
contribute to the national monitoring program.
The workshop will be followed by a field trip around the
Banrock wetlands to get a first hand look at it’s inhabitantsc.purnell@birdsaustralia.com.au or call toll free: 1300 730 075
Young Farmers’ Agronomy in Focus Expo
7th Feb 2012
Young Farmers’ Agronomy in Focus Expo on Tuesday 7th February 2012 at Karoonda.Karoonda Farm Fair
Karoonda, March 30th – 31Environment Educational Courses 2011
Birds Australia Gluepot Reserve
Some of the courses include Photography, Painting, Botanical Illustration, Bird Watching, GPS & GIS Workshop etc
For more information, including a detailed brochure visit: www.riverland.net.au/gluepot
Karoonda Nature Park
The Karoonda nature park is one of the few remaining examples of local mallee vegetation covering 40 acres of undeveloped park lands from the 1913 town survey.
