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On Friday, 15 August, the Mulloon team were joined by Mulloon Institute members, guests, past Mulloon team members, and Mulloon catchment landholders to farewell two champions of landscape rehydration and repair.

The farewell was held in the barn at the Home Farm on a chilly winter evening but our hearts were warmed with love and respect for our friends and colleagues, Jono Forrest and Peter Hazell as we bid them farewell.

Jono Forrest joined us three years ago to build on the early success of Mulloon Consulting and take the business to the next level. Jono immediately fitted into the team and saw where support was needed and processes could be introduced to help the business thrive.  Jono’s strengths are a real passion for regenerative agriculture, his desire to learn and his gift with “the numbers”.  He has made a remarkable contribution to Mulloon and left us in good shape with an expanded business client list and a thriving business.  Thank you Jono!

Peter Hazell has pioneered the field of landscape rehydration and restoration. His vital contribution to Mulloon Institute’s  Learning Programs has been instrumental to our success in building the capacity communities across Australia to repair their landscapes. As Mulloon’s Principal Landscape Planner he has introduced a new discipline and mentored a new generation of natural resource management professionals. He has helped to drive regulatory reform to create more streamlined pathways for this vital work on Country. For all of us it has been a privilege to work with him. Fortunately Peter’s expertise will remain with us through his ongoing involvement with the Science Advisory Committee.

Pictured at right: Peter Hazell lights up the Barn stage for one last time.
Pictured below:
• L-r Home Farm Manager Jason Maloney and Peter pictured with Mulloon Creek landholders Ulli Tuisk, Marlene Cantwell, Robin Clarey and Gerry Carroll. 
• Current and past team members sharing a laugh onstage
• Jono’s farewell speech in the Barn on a cold but cosy winter evening amongst friends.