Lamb Survival and Shelterbelts
Bringing primary producers together to learn about the benefits of shelterbelts for young lambs
Capacity building - LEP_23-035_LLC_001
The issue
Cold weather is an important factor in lamb mortality and research is demonstrating that well placed shelterbelts can help reduce lamb mortality.
The solution
Landcare NSW and the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust are working together to raise awareness and support private land conservation efforts across the state.
Lithgow Oberon Landcare facilitated a workshop in conjunction with the BCT, Gordon Refshauge of the DPIRD and Bruce Watt from the Central Tablelands Local Land Services, to discuss with landholders impacts of palatable and non-palatable shelterbelts, as well as impacts of shrubs and crop coverage on livestock health.
The impact
Landholders found the information useful for their enterprises. They also showed interest in future workshops on shelterbelt design, feral pig control and erosion control workshops.