Victorian Landcare and Catchment Management Magazine - Issue 42 Autumn 2008: Soil Health Feature
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03 From the editor 04 Reclaiming Kamarooka The Northern United Forestry Group has reclaimed a severely salt-affected site for productivity and biodiversity. 08 Smith family farming adventure Bev and Ron Smith from Fish Creek talk about the ideas that have shaped their innovative organic dairy farm. 11 Saving soil in the big dry The Biological Farmers of Australia share some tips for soil husbandry during drought. 14 Uncovering tunnel erosion Researcher Julianne Sargant outlines a successful tunnel erosion rehabilitation project in East Gippsland. 16 Farmers talk about soil Farmers view soil differently to scientists: findings from Brendan Kelly’s research into how farmers make soil management decisions. 20 A VERI good idea The Macedon Ranges Shire is trialling a new toolkit for prospective land vendors to describe the environmental condition of their land. 21 Landmates repair fire-ravaged farms A rehabilitation project that has helped the community with fire recovery and given participants a new start. 22 Around the State News from the Regional Landcare Coordinators |