Hands-on approach keeps erosion control workshops in demand
More than 40 graziers, contractors, earthworks operators and land management professionals recently attended workshops at Mt Flagstone, near Woodstock, and Bungobine Station, near Mt Coolon, to build practical skills for managing erosion on roads, tracks, fence lines and firebreaks.
Combining classroom sessions with hands-on field exercises, participants learnt how to identify erosion risks, plan and survey erosion control structures, and correctly design and position whoa boys, flat-bottom drains and check banks to slow water and keep valuable soil where it belongs.
A key message from Darryl was: “It’s not the volume of water that causes the damage, it’s the speed at which it travels”.
The workshops culminated in practical demonstrations where participants surveyed, pegged and helped construct erosion control structures to address real erosion issues on the host properties.
By the end of the day, participants had the knowledge and confidence to apply simple, effective erosion control techniques on their own properties, protecting infrastructure, improving land condition and reducing sediment flowing into local waterways.
Thanks to the Callcott family (Mt Flagstone) and Mark and Zanny Simmons (Bungobine Station) for hosting these workshops.
Darryl has also captured decades of practical knowledge in his erosion control booklet, packed with proven advice and techniques for managing erosion on grazing properties.
Download it here by clicking on the cover.
