In conjunction with our project partners the Southern Ranges Environment Alliance is proud to bring to you a series of Training Weekends. These weekends are designed to cover a variety of activities assisting you to make informative decisions about your local reserve, property or project. We also offer a range of online resources to view and download covering areas such as Strategic Planning in the Puffing Billy Corridor, Flora Assessment in the Puffing Billy Corridor, Pest Animals in the Puffing Billy Corridor, Plant Identification and Community Based Monitoring of Platypus.
Please browse through the resources below or view our upcoming Training Program to reserve you place on the next Training Weekend.
Green Tracks Management Maps
A series of maps showing areas under management and where works have been completed in support of the Puffing Billy Green Tracks Project.
View the Green Tracks Maps
Training Weekends
Our Training Weekends offer the chance to learn about a variety of activities to assist you to make informative decisions about your local reserve, property or project.
Learn more about our 'Conservation Training Weekends' for local residents here
Strategic Planning in the Puffing Billy Corridor
Setting management objectives and strategies is critical to success.
View the 'Strategic Planning' presentation here
Flora Assessment in the Puffing Billy Corridor
Vegetation is a major site feature and a key part of habitat.
Assessing the overall structure and condition is important in interpreting the site.
The Flora Assessment forms the basis of an overall strategy and works program.
View the 'Flora Assessment' presentation here
Plant Identification Course
Plant Identification skills are essential to land management. This guide will help you to understand key features including:
- Division of plants
- Habit / life form (size & shape)
- Physical characters of plants
- Plant biology
- Penology (growth characteristics)
- How to use field guides
- Interpret site conditions e.g. climate, soil type, drainage patterns and disturbance history
View the 'Plant ID Course' presentation here