You, Me and Biodiversity

To commemorate the International Year of Biodiversity, Wombat Forestcare has organised a series of lectures to explore biodiversity in our local setting and how participants can protect and enhance biodiversity. It is hoped that people will come away with practical knowledge and a heightened sense of connection to this complex, teaming environment that we live in. This term is all about holes, nests, hollows, and other winter homes.

SATURDAY 17 JULY, 1.30PM – 3.30PM SATURDAY 21 AUGUST, 1.30PM – 3.30PM SATURDAY 4 SEPTEMBER, 1.30PM – 3.30PM $10 PER SESSION. MORE INFO: www.wombatforestcare.org.au

Chainsaw Operation & Maintenance

Learn to operate and maintain your chainsaw to an industry standard with a qualified instructor. Criteria covered include: • Crosscut techniques • Operator safety • Environmental concerns • Sharpening your saw • Maintaining your saw • OH&S for forestry workers

FRIDAY JULY 30 (THEORY) 6.00PM – 10.00PM SATURDAY JULY 31 & SUNDAY AUGUST 1 (PRACTICAL) 8.30AM – 5.00PM $100 ($85 CONC.) TUTOR: ERIC CAHILL

Achieving Farm Business Success

Over the last 10 years, farmers have had to cont end with poor seasons, volatile prices, and rising interest rates. There is also the risk of a possibly changing climate. If you are a farmer and you want to plan a successful future, then Achieving Farm Business Success in a Risky World is the course for you. The course is being delivered in association with a VFF statewide training program. Course topics include: - Being proactive and knowing what you want to achieve - Knowing your current financial position - Developing plans for capturing opportunities - Developing plans for managing risks - Evaluating scenarios for moving forward - Choosing the path ahead Farmers and their immediate family can qualify for full reimbursement of the course costs ($1390) through the FarmReady program.

MONDAY AUGUST 9 & TUESDAY AUGUST 10 (2 SESSIONS) 9.30AM – 4.30PM FACILITATOR: Alan Blackburn & Associates ENQUIRIES: 5229 6196 or aba@rrg.com.au