Introduction
Useful Contacts
Neighbours
Property Planning
Cultural Heritage
Water
Weeds
Waste Management
Bushfires
Vegetation
Water Flow
Wildlife
Livestock & Pets
Gardening
Pests
Fencing
Saving Energy
Soil
Legal Issues
Other Useful Stuff

Key Resources


Reference Name:
Are my waterways in good condition? (2006)
Agency:
 Land and Water Australia (LandWater&Wool Program)
Contact Details:
 GPO Box 2182, Canberra, ACT, 2601
02 6263 6000
www.lwa.gov.au
Comment:

Provides a checklist for assessing river, stream or creek health on rural properties, including management of riparian areas, bank erosion, shade and shelter, water quality, wildlife, and weeds and pests.
 
Download:
 

Are my waterways in good condition?
Website:

http://lwa.gov.au/products/pb061114

 
Reference Name:
Living on the Edge: A Guide for Residents in Foreshore Areas
Agency:
 Lake Macquarie Council
Contact Details:
 PO Box 1906, Hunter Region Mail Centre, NSW, 2310
02 4921 0333
council@lakemac.nsw.gov.au
Comment:

Lists actions to minimise your environmental impacts on foreshore areas, and permissible activities on foreshore areas.
 
Download:
 

Living on the Edge
Website:

http://www.lakemac.com.au/downloads/
LivingOntheEdge.pdf

 

 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
-  Planning your Property
- Water - Collection and Recycling
- Getting on Top of Weeds
- Why Vegetation Matters
- Getting Fencing Right
- Local Council
-  Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority
-  NSW Department of Primary Industries
-  NSW Department of Environment and Climate Change
-  NSW Department of Water and Energy
 


Reference Name:
Are there plants in your wetlands? Regenerating wetlands (June 2000)
Agency:
 Land and Water Australia
Contact Details:
 GPO Box 2182, Canberra, ACT, 2601
02 6263 6000
www.lwa.gov.au
Comment:

A guide to revegetating wetland areas, including wetland plant identification, vegetation surveys and wildlife habitat identification and needs.
 
Download:
 

Are there plants in your wetlands?
Website:

http://lwa.gov.au/products/pf000026

 
Reference Name:
Saltmarsh - Fishnote 1226 (Dec 2003)
Agency:
 New South Wales Department of Primary Industries - Fisheries
Contact Details:
 Port Stephens Fisheries Centre, Private Bag 1, Nelson Bay, NSW, 2315
1300 550 474
www.dpi.nsw.gov.au
Comment:

Discusses what is saltmarsh, some saltmarsh plants, and the location, importance and management of saltmarsh in New South Wales.
 
Download:
 

Saltmarsh - Fishnote
Website:

http://www.fisheries.nsw.gov.au

 
Reference Name:
Saving Streambanks: Essential for healthy wetlands
Agency:
 WetlandCare Australia
Contact Details:
 PO Box 114, Ballina, NSW, 2478
02 6681 6169
ballina@wetlandcare.com.au
Comment:

Discusses what is streambank erosion, why it is important to prevent streambank erosion, and how to prevent streambank erosion.
 
Download:
 

Saving Streambanks: Essential for healthy wetlands
Website:

http://www.wetlandcare.com.au/Content/
articlefiles/402-streambank%20erosion%20A4.pdf

 

 

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