Join Landcare Tasmania for a half-day field day designed for farmers, property owners and Landcare members interested in improving farm dams in the West Tamar Catchment. Learn about the production, ecosystem, and drought resilience benefits from improved farm dam management.

When: Wednesday 27th of May 10am-1pm

Where: Rowella Community Hall- 422 Rowella Road, Rowella 

What to expect:

• The latest scientific research from the ANU Sustainable Farms project on the many benefits of enhancing farm dams
• Field visits to local farm dams to compare stages of farm dam enhancement.
• Hear from experts on:
  • Wetland plant selection
  • Benefits of enhancing dam environments for invertebrates, which species are benefit, and how they contribute to the productivity and sustainability of the farm
  • How to design efficient off-dam watering systems
• Learn about Landcare Tasmania's "Catchment Connect" Project and how to submit an EOI for farm dam enhacemement funding 

Morning tea and a light lunch included. Please dress for all weather conditions.

+1's are welcome, but please send us their name, contact details and dietary requirements in an email for catering purposes -

This project received funding from the Australian Government’s Future Drought Fund and the Tasmanian Landcare Fund.