NSF Introductory Course Launched
Posted: Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:29 pm
Finally, after many years of twoing and froing, an introductory 1 day course on NS will be launched next month on the 4th February in Bathurst NSW.
Entitled "Natural Landscape Function" it will be a 1 day workshop.
Introduction
Australia currently faces a myriad of natural resource management
problems ranging from salinity and erosion to water shortages and
changing regional climates. Our increasing population is revealing
pressures on natural systems as farmers are asked to produce more
with less and all landholders, small and large, struggle with conflicting
advice on weeds, chemicals and fertilisers.
One thing consistent in most of the discussion around these points is a
lack in understanding of how natural systems function.
The Solution
Australia requires our Natural Resource Managers, from the garden
to the farm to the reserve, to understand the fundamentals of how
Australian ecosystems and natural processes work. Only then can we
make decisions which rebuild the lost productivity of our landscapes,
halt the loss of species and reduce the profligate wastage of water,
nutrients and carbon.
Fortunately the tools to reverse this trend are all around us in the form
of plants, and one person who understands plants better than most is
Peter Andrews.
The Program
Famous for starting the Natural Sequence Farming movement, Peter Andrews caused a stir with his
unconventional views on agriculture and the way Australian waterways work. His book “Back from the Brink”
is still a best seller and his appearance on ABC television’s Australian Story brought national and international
attention.
This program is about drilling into the fundamentals of Peter’s knowledge, supported by a range of experts
and based on the proven results of his 30 year experiment, valued by a group of independent scientists at
$100 million. It is important that this information is available to as many people as possible.
The course will:
• Introduce how to “read” your landscape so you can understand what’s going on.
• Explain the history of Australia, what we had, what we have and why the change matters.
• Help you understand water – nutrient movement, salinity, erosion and wetlands.
• Deepen your understanding of plants – what they do and how they do it.
• Introduce you to Ecosystem Function – the processes that regulate life.
Program Details[/b
]How: A one day workshop
When: Saturday 5th February, 9am - 4pm
Where: Rahamim Ecological Learning Centre,
34 Busby Street, Bathurst NSW
Cost: $195 per person
Contact: To book call 1300 853 525, or for more information visit http://skillset.com.au/Training/ShortCo ... fault.aspx
All welcome.
Entitled "Natural Landscape Function" it will be a 1 day workshop.
Introduction
Australia currently faces a myriad of natural resource management
problems ranging from salinity and erosion to water shortages and
changing regional climates. Our increasing population is revealing
pressures on natural systems as farmers are asked to produce more
with less and all landholders, small and large, struggle with conflicting
advice on weeds, chemicals and fertilisers.
One thing consistent in most of the discussion around these points is a
lack in understanding of how natural systems function.
The Solution
Australia requires our Natural Resource Managers, from the garden
to the farm to the reserve, to understand the fundamentals of how
Australian ecosystems and natural processes work. Only then can we
make decisions which rebuild the lost productivity of our landscapes,
halt the loss of species and reduce the profligate wastage of water,
nutrients and carbon.
Fortunately the tools to reverse this trend are all around us in the form
of plants, and one person who understands plants better than most is
Peter Andrews.
The Program
Famous for starting the Natural Sequence Farming movement, Peter Andrews caused a stir with his
unconventional views on agriculture and the way Australian waterways work. His book “Back from the Brink”
is still a best seller and his appearance on ABC television’s Australian Story brought national and international
attention.
This program is about drilling into the fundamentals of Peter’s knowledge, supported by a range of experts
and based on the proven results of his 30 year experiment, valued by a group of independent scientists at
$100 million. It is important that this information is available to as many people as possible.
The course will:
• Introduce how to “read” your landscape so you can understand what’s going on.
• Explain the history of Australia, what we had, what we have and why the change matters.
• Help you understand water – nutrient movement, salinity, erosion and wetlands.
• Deepen your understanding of plants – what they do and how they do it.
• Introduce you to Ecosystem Function – the processes that regulate life.
Program Details[/b
]How: A one day workshop
When: Saturday 5th February, 9am - 4pm
Where: Rahamim Ecological Learning Centre,
34 Busby Street, Bathurst NSW
Cost: $195 per person
Contact: To book call 1300 853 525, or for more information visit http://skillset.com.au/Training/ShortCo ... fault.aspx
All welcome.