Fire Recovery
Fire recovery is well underway in the Creightons Creek, Lake Rowan and Stewarton areas following the pre-Christmas 2014 fires. The following link provides an update from the Department of Land, Water & Planning (formerly DEPI).
Volunteers from across the network area support fire recovery works in Creighton's Creek. Thank you also to corporate supporters such as National Australia Bank.
Agriculture Recovery Update 8-1-2015 Edition 1
Managing livestock following an emergency can be challenging, particularly when large areas of the farm have been affected. The loss of feed requires more intensive farming practices until pastures have re–established and the soil is able to withstand livestock without causing erosion or pugging. There is also a higher risk of weed infestation with imported feed. Visit the DEPI website for information on how best to deal with managing livestock.
The DEPI website also has a wealth of information on Farm Recovery after a bushfire, including crop recovery, protecting water supplies, and action to take for soil and pastures. Click here for more information on Farm Recovery including sediment fences which are also featured on the below clip.
PHOTO’S FROM THE FIELD…
Brad Costin from Department of Land, Water & Planning (formerly DEPI) overseeing the construction of silt barriers prior to recent rains in the Creightons Creek area.
Keiran Kelly from Waratah Fencing presenting at a recent Fencing Day held in Creightons Creek
An effective Silt Fence after recent rains in the fire affected area
Landholders participating in a recent Waratah Fencing day
Help and information for those affected by the recent fires, along with details for those who would like to help through donation of their time, funds or fodder.
TO DONATE MONEY:
Financial donations can be made at any National Australia Bank branch or via internet banking to the following bank account:
BUSHFIRE RECOVERY ACCOUNT
BSB 083-004
Account Number 73-118-7315
TO DONATE FODDER:
Recovery help for fire affected farmers Creightons Creek
A Euroa fodder depot has been announced for fire affected farmers in the Creightons Creek, Longwood, Gooram and Ruffy fire areas.
Public fodder donations are sought, with some donations already underway. However, more will be needed – Preferably cereal or pasture hay in rounds and large square bales. The site has loading and unloading facilities and notice will be needed prior to arrival.
For donations or requests, please contact Kerri Robson, Gecko CLaN Landcare Network on
0418 140 710
Gecko CLaN Landcare Network, DEPI and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority are also partnering to deliver fire recovery services.
Recovery help for fire affected farmers Stewarton and Boweya
A Thoona fodder depot has been announced for fire affected farmers in the Lake Rowan, St James, Boweya and Stewarton fire areas.
Public fodder donations are sought, with some donations already underway. However, more will be needed – preferably cereal or pasture hay in rounds and large square bales. The site has loading and unloading facilities and notice will be needed prior to arrival.
For donations or requests, please contact Libby Skilbeck, Gecko CLaN Landcare Network on
0439 040 955
Gecko CLaN Landcare Network, DEPI and Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority are also partnering to deliver fire recovery services.
TO DONATE HANDS-ON ASSISTANCE:
BlazeAid – Assistance with pulling down fences and erecting new fencing and also if you wish to volunteer
www.blazeaid.com or [email protected] or Phone Lyn Bailey on 0400 833 262