Landholders across the state’s Central West are invited to learn about a conservation tender with the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust at a series of information and drop-in sessions starting 3 September at Parkes.
Landholders from the Warrumbungle, Gilgandra, Dubbo, Narromine, Parkes, Mid-Western, and Cabonne local government areas will learn of their eligibility and how they can bid for an ongoing, set price to protect and manage good condition native vegetation on their land.
If successful, landholders will receive annual payments to implement an agreed management plan and enter into an agreement with the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust.
The information sessions will be at Parkes, Wellington, Narromine, Gulgong, Molong, Gilgandra and Coonabarabran.
The tender promotes long-term outcomes for landholders and the environment. The goal is to support sustainable farming enterprises by providing a financial benefit for managing conservation assets.
The tender focuses on conserving remnant patches of four threatened ecological communities. They are Fuzzy Box Woodlands, White Box Grassy Woodlands, Grey Box Grassy Woodlands, and Poplar Box Grassy Woodlands, along with other native vegetation in moderate to good condition.
The types of vegetation we look for in our tenders are typically small and fragmented patches often found between paddocks and along roadsides.
Landholders can seek advice on whether the vegetation on their property meets the criteria for the tender by phoning 1300 992 688, or email [email protected]. All conversations are non-binding.
Expressions of interest will be open from 19 August to 23 September. A series of information and drop-in sessions will be held in August and early September.
Register to attend via links at www.bct.nsw.gov.au/box.