A free carbon workshop for landholders and interested community members will be presented by Monaro Farming Systems (MFS) at “Avonlea”, Delegate on Tuesday, 14 October. The workshop will be an opportunity to see an environmental planting project on the Monaro in action. The day will include: An overview of Drew and Laura Chapman’s carbon planting project, with input from Graham Fifield (Greening Australia); A paddock walk to look at planting sites, shelterbelts, soils, fencing and species selection; Practical insights from the Chapmans on challenges, benefits and management; A session on carbon farming basics, markets, incentives and decision tools with workshop facilitators Jono Forrest and Andrew Rolfe. This workshop is open to everyone and is fully catered. Registration is essential. Email monarofarmingsystems.com.au or call Bec on 0407 089 677 for more information. “Avonlea” is located on Rocky Range Rd, Delegate. The program begins at 9am.
