Peter Hazell and Bill McAlister from Mulloon Consulting visited the Capertee Valley in September to take part in the University of Wollongong’s Land Studio Program, which is designed for art students to learn about landscape regeneration and includes a field trip and camp.

Organised by Laura Fisher* and Lucas Ihlein, the program saw Peter and Bill running workshops with local Landcare legend Kerrie Cook and artist Leanne Thompson, to give students an insight into the dynamics of land degradation and restoration.

The workshop is part of the Capertee Valley Hydrology Project which was begun in 2019 by Capertee Valley Landcare, to regenerate the valley environment and raise the morale of the community during times of relentless drought and encroaching fires. This project is being led by local Landcare members Kerrie Cooke and Julie Gibson.

Following the event, Peter and Bill were treated to a tour of nearby alluvial landscapes by landholders Stuart Knox and Terrie Wallace, and a tour of Snowgoose Farm by camp hosts Emily and Stuart Dawson. They also met up with Chalie and Alex Bogle to formerly assess their newly acquired property ‘Hannick’.

The hospitality and enthusiasm of the Capertee community made the trip a great success and Mulloon Consulting looks forward to seeing the restoration work in the Capertee unfold and come to fruition.

*The Mulloon Institute is also now very happy to welcome Laura Fisher to our team to help with the development of our education program.