Updates on various parts of the Mulloon Community Landscape Rehydration Project, including a structure installed at Duralla Farm (MCNF) and tree plantings at Westview Farm.
Read MoreA major engagement during March has been with the Global Evergreening Alliance (GEA), an international organisation which aims to restore degraded lands worldwide. TMI Chairman Gary Nairn attended the launch of their Australian project, Restore Australia, and is part of their Technical Advisory Board advising on technical aspects of the project.
Read MoreMarch has been very busy for Mulloon Consulting Contracting & Certifying (MCCC), with presentations, onsite planning for physical works, construction supervision, site visits and challenging farm plans. Plus, some strategic planning and viewing of recent on-ground works.
Read MoreNolani McColl has recently joined the Mulloon Institute as Science Officer and as a Landscape Planner Mulloon Consulting Certifying & Contracting. Here she recounts her experience on the Natural Sequence Farming course with Tarwyn Park Training.
Read MoreAs the coronavirus (COVID 19) situation continues to evolve we will monitor the situation and follow the advice from the World Health Organization and the NSW and Australian Governments and continue to take steps to manage the risks posed by COVID-19 while maintaining business continuity.
Read MoreOn 4 March 2020 the Mulloon Law Committee's held an information evening at NSW Parliament House that attracted 150 interested people. The evening showcased proposed legislation amendments to help facilitate the efficient construction of Landscape Rehydration Works in NSW.
Read MoreThe Mulloon Creek Field Day is an important opportunity for The Mulloon Institute to share with people the work that has been done, what has been achieved so far and what other activities are currently underway. People have the opportunity to see on-ground works first-hand, including the creek rehabilitation site and the step diffusion system on sloping country. In the afternoon they hear from experts in the scientific and regenerative agriculture fields, and have the chance to ask questions in the Q&A session. It's a great networking event that helps solidify connections in the regenerative agriculture arena.
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Read MoreExpressions of interest are being taken for a partly sponsored ($1500) place on a Tarwyn Park Training NSF course held at Mulloon Creek. The sponsorship is a generous donation from Cheryl Whittaker of Cheryl’s Backyard Harvest, in memory of Alan Eagle and in recognition of his work and leadership of the Hawkesbury Harvest.
Read MoreThe Mulloon Institute’s Chairman Gary Nairn visited Melbourne twice in February 2020 to deliver presentations on TMI’s work. Both presentations were well received and followed by plenty of questions and discussion. The growing level of knowledge and enthusiasm for the principles of landscape repair and rehydration and regenerative agriculture was very impressive!
Read MoreThe Mulloon Institute’s CEO Carolyn Hall attended the UNSW Water Research Centre’s NSW Drought Resilience Forum on 10 February 2020 where a variety of researchers, industry and government representatives and community stakeholders came together to discuss our current water challenges and to explore a range of solutions. Much interest was shown by participants in the MCLRP as a catchment scale landscape rehydration project to at this event.
Read MoreSmall-scale, low-cost gully remediation measures installed at the Mt Pleasant Learning Hub on Mt Pleasant station, near Bowen, are doing what they were designed to do after heavy rain…. hold water in the landscape! These four images tell the story of a leaky weir construction from start to finish.
Read MoreOur farm tours can be tailored for students of geography, biology and related sciences, farm management and social studies or to address specific educational outcomes.
Read MoreOver the last month, we have received much rain in the Mulloon Catchment which has had both positive and some less desirable effects. On the good side, very decent rain was received over drought and fire affected areas; and on the bad side, increased turbidity was recorded in Mulloon Creek due to increased sediment and debris.
Read MoreImagine an Olympic swimming pool filling up in 40 seconds. That’s how fast the water pulsed through Mulloon Creek – twice during one week in February 2020. After the driest nine months on record and after bushfires within the upper half of the catchment, finally the heavens opened on the 9th February dumping possibly 200mm at the top end of the catchment.
Read MoreThe Mulloon Institute (TMI) held an information evening at NSW Parliament on 4 March 2020 to showcase proposed legislation amendments by the Mulloon Law Committee, which aim to help facilitate the efficient construction of Landscape Rehydration Works throughout NSW.
Read MoreThe NSW Government will “actively consider” amending water and planning legislation to facilitate the construction of more landscape rehydration works across the State for catchment-scale landscape repair, drought and bushfire prevention.
Read MoreWe are so fortunate to be able to share our knowledge of landscape rehydration and regenerative agriculture with the up-and-coming future farmers of Australia! Thanks for visiting us Belltrees Public School.
Read MorePhotos from last week's 'Regenerative Agriculture - A Deep Dive into Fire, Carbon and Water' event that formally launched the Clean Energy Regulator's Handbook for farmers wanting to learn how to join the Carbon Market. Event hosted by Carbon8 at Mulloon Creek Natural Farms.
Read MoreThe Mulloon Institute invites you to an information evening to showcase amending legislation proposed by the Mulloon Law Committee to facilitate the efficient construction of Landscape Rehydration Works throughout NSW. Kindly hosted by the Hon. Rob Stokes MP, NSW Planning and Public Spaces Minister.
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