SA Arid Lands Landscape Board

SA Arid Lands Landscape Board Brings you news relevant to managing landscapes in the SA Arid Lands region Landscape boards consist of seven members,including a chair.

The South Australian Arid Lands Landscape Board works with community, industry, and government agencies to ensure a sustainable approach to the management, protection and restoration of our soil, water, native plants and animals. There are nine landscape management regions in South Australia, governed by eight landscape boards and a metropolitan board. The boards work alongside community members a

nd stakeholders to develop simple and accessible five-year regional landscape plans with five priorities. The plans aims to ensure that there is a balance between the needs of regional communities and the sustainable management of the environment. Other key functions include development of water allocation plans for prescribed water resources, where applicable, and operating as the relevant authority for a range of water, land protection and animal and plant control activities. Visit us at http://landscape.sa.gov.au/saal

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focuses on climate change and the global campaign calls on all of us to step in , and steer a world already in motion...
05/06/2026

focuses on climate change and the global campaign calls on all of us to step in , and steer a world already in motion.

Locally, we're talking carbon accounting and a workshop we're running in Quorn later this month. If you attended one of our earlier workshops, this will be a refresher, before giving you a guided walk through of inputting data into carbon accounting software.

If you haven't dipped your toe into carbon markets, carbon farming or how they work, this workshop is still a good place to start.

Bring along a laptop for the hands-on session and if you want to have a go an entering information from your own property, you can stay on afterwards for help in doing so.

Book your seat now at https://events.humanitix.com/carbon-farming-refresher-and-accounting-workshop

Despite flooding and road closure challenges, the board's Biosecurity team was able to sneak a window of aerial pig cont...
04/06/2026

Despite flooding and road closure challenges, the board's Biosecurity team was able to sneak a window of aerial pig control in the internationally significant Coongie Lakes Ramsar area and parts of the Cooper Creek.

The program removed 79 feral pigs and nearly 200 other large feral herbivores from the area, reducing the risk of habitat destruction and erosion impacts

Feral pigs have been recognised as being a potential major vector for the spread of Avian Influenza, if it is to get into Australia.

If you see or find sick or dead birds, it's important to report information to the Emergency Animal Disease Hotline on 1800 675 888.

For information on tracking and preventing the spread of Bird Flu in our environment, go to https://www.cdc.gov.au/diseases/bird-flu-avian-influenza

📸 Charlie Eager and Scott Jennings.

The Kingoonya Landscape Group has found a way to build awareness about the importance of soil health and the positive ef...
03/06/2026

The Kingoonya Landscape Group has found a way to build awareness about the importance of soil health and the positive effect it has on vegetation.

With soil conservation and landscape rehydration a priority learning area for group, members decided to use some of the group's project funding to provide landholders with a soil health toolkit after supporting a Mulloon rehydration workshop in 2025,

To date, six properties have received tools to get them started on their soil journey, which will help to increase understanding of rangelands soils and their influence on native pastures and land condition.

Properties within the Kingoonya district that would like to receive a soil health toolkit can get in touch with Tori.

Been trialling a free version of a kit tool and ready to set it up properly? Thinking about taking the leap on an Optiwe...
02/06/2026

Been trialling a free version of a kit tool and ready to set it up properly? Thinking about taking the leap on an Optiweigh? Curious about remote water monitoring, virtual fencing, or pasture biomass tools but want a hand getting started?

If that sounds familiar, then this grant round is for you.

The Smart Grazing, Stronger Lands project is here to help producers turn good ideas into on-ground action.

Over two years, this project will support rangelands pastoralists to implement grazing management tools on their properties – with personalised mentoring.

There’s two ways to get involved:
✅ Mentoring sites — 1:1 training and ongoing access to experts
✅ Demonstration sites — up to $35,000 for tool/tech setup and on-ground works

Applications are currently open. Find out more at https://www.landscape.sa.gov.au/saal/get-involved/grants-funding

Applications most close on Monday 22 June.

The Smart Grazing, Stronger Lands is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.

Thanks Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry for supporting our project.

Adelaide University | South Australian Drought Resilience Adoption and Innovation Hub


In the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, we’re giving landholders an opportunity to explore innovative ...
01/06/2026

In the International Year of Rangelands and Pastoralists, we’re giving landholders an opportunity to explore innovative and practical land management solutions in Central Australia.

Aboard our Central Australian Pastoral Bus Tour, you will visit livestock production businesses in Central Australia and meet like-minded people involved in a range of projects to manage grazing country in a highly variable climatic zone.

Seats are limited. Find out more and apply at https://www.landscape.sa.gov.au/saal/events/central-australia-pastoral-bus-tour

🌦️ How do you use long-term climate information when making decisions on-farm?The CSIRO has a short survey to help it u...
30/05/2026

🌦️ How do you use long-term climate information when making decisions on-farm?

The CSIRO has a short survey to help it understand what’s really happening on the ground.

If you’re farming, they would really value your input, regardless of your commodity or enterprise size.

Your responses will help shape how climate information is developed and delivered to Australian farmers.

You can complete the survey at https://csiro.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_cZPS7RAp5DD3fpk

The board's fourth Indigenous Ranger Gathering will be held at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, on Adnyamathanha Country,...
29/05/2026

The board's fourth Indigenous Ranger Gathering will be held at Arkaroola Wilderness Sanctuary, on Adnyamathanha Country, in August.

It will follow previous gatherings held on Kokatha, Nukunu and Arabana Country.

The first gathering was the idea of the board's Aboriginal Engagement Network, which identified the opportunities that come from networking and sharing knowledge when Rangers have a chance to come together. Its value to ranger groups has seen it grow from the first gathering and we look forward to once again partnering with Indigenous Desert Alliance to host this year’s event.

Our friends at Outback Communities Authority are supporting First Nations circus group Na Djinang for a tour of the reg...
28/05/2026

Our friends at Outback Communities Authority are supporting First Nations circus group Na Djinang for a tour of the region next month.

During June, Na Djinang will visit Port Augusta, Copley, Marree, Oodnadatta, Coober Pedy and Andamooka, offering free performances that are open to all the community, as well as running workshops for school children.

Na Dijnang will perform its renowned work 'Arterial', an invigorating and moving performance that celebrates what it means to be First People — the lifeblood of this country.

All performances are free, although some require pre-registration.

Find out more at https://bit.ly/NaDjinang

Reconciliation Week is a call for us all to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day. Held annually from 27 May...
27/05/2026

Reconciliation Week is a call for us all to commit wholeheartedly to reconciliation every day.

Held annually from 27 May - 3 June, the National Reconciliation Week dates commemorate the successful 1967 referendum and High Court Mabo decision.

Reconciliation will not happen by iteself - nor will it happen without all of us.

Are you all in?

📣Here's a practical, hands-on day, with plenty of time in the paddock that's designed for early-career pastoralists and ...
26/05/2026

📣Here's a practical, hands-on day, with plenty of time in the paddock that's designed for early-career pastoralists and station staff.

FREE and on-station, the course will strengthen participants’ understanding of how rangeland health and beef production are interconnected, while recognising the diversity of landscapes and production systems across the rangelands.

Join Alison Kain and Caleb Schwartz, Livestock industries extension staff from the NT Department of Agriculture and Fisheries from Alice Springs, for a one-day workshop covering:

👉 Introduction to rangeland environments, land systems and how pastures grow
👉 Land condition
👉 Identify pasture species and their value
👉 Principles of cattle nutrition and carrying capacity
👉 Weeds and poisonous plants ID

Participants will walk away with clearer knowledge on the fundamentals of rangelands management. Although the course is targeted at first/second year station hands, we welcome more experienced staff to join in and contribute their experience and local knowledge.

Book your seat at https://www.trybooking.com/DMOKT

This workshop is funded by the Northern Hub via the Future Drought Fund.

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