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Plant Factsheets
An in depth look at plant species in the Upper Barwon Region. As part of an ongoing project, these factsheets were commisioned by the Upper Barwon Landcare Network and published in their quarterly magazine Tree Talk.
Allocasuarina verticillata Download PDF
Drooping She Oak
Banksia Marginata Download PDF
Silver Banksia
Goodenia ovata Download PDF
Hop Goodenia
Eucalyptus viminalis Download PDF
Manna Gum
Eucalyptus camaldulensis Download PDF
River Red Gum
Bursaria Spinosa Download PDF
Sweet Bursaria
Information Guides
Local Plants and their uses Download PDF
Local plants for food, fibre and medicinal use.
Native trees & shrubs for Farms & Properties Download PDF
Multi purpose planting on farms.
Coastal Exposure Plant list Download PDF
For the "difficult-to-grow-anything" garden along the Otway coast.
For gardeners who can't see the ocean for the salt build up on the window!
Australian Forests & Fire Regeneration Download PDF
What happens to the bush after a fire.
For those living in fire prone areas of the Otways.
Regeneration after fire Download PDF
Environmentally Friendly Backyard Planting Download PDF
Attracting birds to your garden
For custodians of small backyards or large paddocks, the birds do wonders for us, let's help them along.
Some Thoughts On Tree Planting In Dry Seasons D
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A tongue in cheek look at successful planting in dry seasons
For haters of Rolf Harris' version of Stairway to Heaven!
Benefits Of Planting Local trees & Shrubs Download PDF
The Role Of Understory Species In Agroforestry - Otway Region Download PDF
A brief summary of which understorey species to plant in a commercial plantation and what role they play for the success of the plantation.
For commercial tree growers who might like to diversify a bit.
Causes Of Rural Tree Decline Download PDF
Otherwise known as Dieback, the decline of rural trees, especially single trees in paddocks is a worry for many rural landholders. Issues are discussed.
For those wishing to maintain stock shade on farms and biodiversity in the paddock.
Windbreaks & Willows Download PDF
The advantages of a native windbreak and the detrimental effects on the environment caused by willows planted in streams and creeks.
For those who are yet to be convinced that willows are really quite bad for creeks, biodiversity, fish, platypus, streambanks etc.
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