NATURAL STATE
Environmental Services
PROJECTS
We have completed many projects since starting Natural State in 2002. Below is a small sample of additional projects which haven't been highlighted within the Services pages. Please feel free to ask for a current copy of the Natural State Capability Statement.
CASE STUDIES
ORGANIC DAIRY FARMS SHELTERBELT PLANTING
Moonlake Investment's, VDL Farms
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planting and guarding of 6,000 seedlings on three farms at Trowutta, Edith Creek and Woolnorth
WILD MERSEY MOUNTAIN BIKE DEVELOPMENT NATURAL VALUES REPORT
Latrobe & Kentish Council's
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environmental planning for local and state government development applications
INDUSTRY EXPERT PRESENTATIONS & CONSULTANCY
TasTAFE Burnie Campus
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provided industry relevant training and field work opportunities for Conservation & Land Management students
MANAGING EUROPEAN WASPS PRESENTATION
Cradle Coast NRM
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presented information, photos and experiences to the general pubic to encourage European Wasp control
SMALL LANDHOLDER PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PLANNING PROGRAM 2016
Cradle Coast NRM
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technical advice & support for landholders interested in Weed Management and encouraging Biodiversity on Farms
MANAGING WET SCLEROPHYLL FOREST FIELD DAY
Conservation Landholders Tasmania
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presented information, photos and experiences to fellow conservation landholders regarding managing wet sclerophyll forests
PREMINGHANA WEED MANAGEMENT PLANNING, TRAINING AND IMPLEMENTATION
Tasmanian Aboriginal Land & Sea Council
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GPS mapping and GIS analysis, developed planning documentation, training, technical advice and weed management work to help manage the Indigenous Protected Area near Marrawah, TAS
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION GUIDELINES - WEED MANAGEMENT
Fulton Hogan - Midlands Irrigation Scheme, TAS
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GPS mapping and GIS analysis, developed planning documentation and weed management work to assist with environmental compliance
RIVER HEALTH CONFERENCES – MILDURA, WENTWORTH & ADELAIDE
Firestarter Pty Ltd & South Australian Murray Darling Basin NRM
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provided practical environmental education sessions making bird and bat boxes with students from across Australia
MINE REHABILITATION PLANNING & IMPLEMENTATION
Terramin Angus Zinc Mine – Strathalbyn, SA
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plant surveys, revegetation planning, presenting information to the Community Consultative Committee before mine approval, seed collection, propagation, revegetation work and site maintenance
FARM SHELTERBELT PROJECT - NORTH WEST TASMANIA
Cradle Coast NRM
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site inspections, revegetation planning, project management, seedling and tree guard delivery, technical advice and support for farmers
MURRANGHAN ECOLOGICAL RESTORATION PROJECT
Karpinyeri Incorporated Association & Aboriginal Lands Trust SA
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technical support for Envirofund application, mentoring and training, seed collection, seedling propagation, revegetation work, weed management, willow control and project management
MURRUNDI WETLAND ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAM
Christian Youth Camps SA
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developed and delivered an environmental education program focussing on hands-on activities for schools featuring revegetation, wetland monitoring, native animal displays
LOWER MURRAY SWAMPS REVEGETATION TRIALS
SA Water
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broadacre hand tree planting on degraded farmland to evaluate the potential for land use change as carbon sequestration
ENVIRONMENTAL EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Pangarinda Botanic Garden & Tailem Bend Primary School, SA
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annual arbor day activities for school students, parents and volunteers
MURRAY RIVER RESCUE PROJECT - NEAR LAKE ALEXANDRINA, SA
Goolwa to Wellington Local Action Planning Association
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revegetation planning, technical support, weed management, seed collection, seedling propagation, revegetation work, environmental education activities for Scouts families present, 16,500 trees planted, direct seeding, evaluation of project outcomes
ANSTEY HILL RECREATION PARK - ADELAIDE, SA
Adelaide & Mount Lofty Ranges NRM & Myall Productions
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Bridal Creeper weed management work over 360 Hectares of native bushland
OIL MALLEE PLANTATION TRIALS - SA MALLEE DISTRICTS
Oil Mallee Association
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machine tree planting using Western Australian and South Australian mallee species which are suited to oil production for biofuel
GORSE MANAGEMENT AMONGST WET EUCALYPTUS BROOKERIANA FOREST
Black River Beach Farm
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weed management work to protect threatened vegetation community and farm infrastructure