Capacity building in the Desert Uplands has
three components that together contribute significantly to
increased capacity of landholders in the region and strategically
address natural resources issues.
The three components of the project are:-
1. The continuation of the Desert Steps Ahead
program, where the project officer visits landholders one-on-one to
present a structured presentation of NRM issues in the region and
the tools & resources available to address the issues.
2. Property Management Planning (PMP) which
includes; educational field days and showcases of NRM achievement,
Understanding Climate workshops, GPS & GIS training, working
with DPI to organise GLM package delivery and access to a
consultant to assist with the implementation of a
PMP.
3. Incentive funding for landholders to carry
out on-ground works in identified strategic areas to implement
improved management practices and activities for improving
biodiversity values.
The priority areas for action include:-
- Areas of high
erosion potential, including areas identified or predicted to have
gully or hillslope erosion;
- Weed
infestations in significant areas;
- Identified
‘At risk ecosystems’.
On-ground activities include:-
- Strategic
fencing to reduce grazing pressure in areas of high erosion
potential, other sensitive areas such as wetlands & billabongs
and frontage areas.
- Provision of
alternative watering point to spread or elevate grazing
pressure.
- Weed control in
high value areas