Building on a legacy of innovation and collaboration, Burnett Mary Regional Group (BMRG) recently hosted a transformative Natural Sequence Farming course with Stuart Andrews of Tarwyn Park Training. The four-day programme took place in Duingal, Bundaberg, drawing landholders eager to enhance their understanding of landscape hydrology.
A legacy of landscape innovation
Under the guidance of Stuart Andrews, son of the pioneering Peter Andrews, participants explored the principles of natural sequence farming. This approach focuses on managing livestock, slowing water flow, and increasing plant diversity to rejuvenate ecosystems. The training was a hands-on experience, with practical demonstrations of machinery use to implement these techniques effectively.
Empowering landholders with practical skills
For those attending the course, seeing these strategies in action was invaluable. By observing the implemented practices across the property, landholders gained insights into transforming degraded landscapes into thriving ecosystems. The presence of Stuart's son Hamish as a facilitator ensures the legacy of these important principles in hydrology will continue to be valued by future generations.
Collaboration for a resilient future
This initiative reflects BMRG’s commitment to community-centric and co-designed solutions. By working closely with Traditional Owners and local landholders, BMRG fosters resilience and sustainability across the Burnett Mary region. Such efforts are pivotal in ensuring healthy catchments and ecosystems, contributing to broader goals like the preservation of the Great Barrier Reef.
In a world grappling with climate challenges, courses like these offer optimism and forward-thinking strategies that blend cultural respect with scientific rigour. Together, these efforts strive to create landscapes where environment, economy, and culture flourish in harmony.
Transforming landscapes with natural sequence farming: a success in the Burnett Mary region.