Carbon farming practices are those which result in the capture and storage of carbon or which result in a reduction in emissions. In effect they are land use and management practices which are currently being undertaken by many land managers across the Perth region.
Carbon farming practices may include:
Examples include:
Examples include:
Examples include:
Examples include:
Carbon farming practices will in many cases have multiple benefits. For example, in the case of revegetating watercourses and wetlands, land managers may experience additional benefits such as:
This information page provides an overview of the benefits of fencing and revegetation of watrcourses and wetlands and how you can get involved.
Fencing and revegetation of the riparian areas of watercourses and wetlands can provide multiple benefits to land managers and the community including:
The fencing and revegetation of riparian areas is a key target for the Perth region. Some specific guidelines and links to resources available from the information hub are included below (click highlighted link):
A number of activities are underway or proposed to support land managers in fencing and revegetating their riparian areas including:
Funding support may also become available through programs such as Caring for Our Country (C4oC) or the Carbon Farming Initiative (CFI).
There is also support available from Landcare groups across the region. Landcare groups are a valuable source of technical and local know-how. Links to contacts are available below.
To register your interest in fencing and revegetating your riparian areas and associated events such as field days and workshops please contact Sandy Pate. [12]
Links:
[1] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/carbon-farming/fencing-revegetation-watercourses
[2] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/horse-management/habitat-native-plants-and-animals
[3] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/map-cabinet/corridors-ecological-linkages
[4] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/pastures-fodder-and-tree-crops/farm-forestry
[5] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/pastures-fodder-and-tree-crops/perennial-pasture-legumes
[6] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/resource/contact/perth-region-carbon-farming-initiative-cfi-communications-coordinator
[7] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/resource/link/cfi-handbook
[8] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/horse-management/management-watercourses-including-erosion-gullies-and-dams
[9] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/vineyard-and-winery-management-guidelines/protect-watercourses-and-waterbodies
[10] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/orchard-management-guidelines/protect-watercourses-and-waterbodies
[11] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/library/market-garden-management-guidelines/protect-watercourses-and-waterbodies
[12] mailto:Sandy.Pate@perthregionnrm.com
[13] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/resource/contact/chittering-landcare-centre
[14] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/resource/contact/eastern-metropolitan-regional-council-emrc
[15] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/resource/contact/south-eastern-regional-centre-urban-landcare-sercul
[16] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/resource/file/vegetation-remnants
[17] http://sustainableagriculture.perthregionnrm.com/resource/file/water-course-management