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Free Training for Heritage Agreement Landowners

The Native Vegetation Heritage Agreement (NVHA) Grants Program is offering free training sessions to help landholders in the Hills and Fleurieu and Green Adelaide regions conserve native vegetation on their properties.

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Free Training for Heritage Agreement Landowners

Heritage Agreement landowners and landholders in the Hills and Fleurieu and Green Adelaide regions are invited to take part in a free training program designed to support the conservation of native vegetation on private land.

The Native Vegetation Heritage Agreement (NVHA) Grants Program, in collaboration with Trees For Life, Landscape Boards (SA), and the Native Vegetation Branch, is delivering a series of expert-led workshops to provide practical knowledge on land management techniques, habitat restoration, and climate resilience.

What’s on Offer?

Participants will gain hands-on experience and insights from land management professionals, learning effective strategies to improve habitat quality and support biodiversity on their properties. The program also provides an opportunity to meet and network with other Heritage Agreement landowners and conservation-minded individuals.

Face-to-Face Workshops

Join interactive, in-person training session at one of the following locations:

  • Upper Sturt Thursday, 13 March 2025 | 9:30am – 2:30pm
  • Forreston Saturday, 12 April 2025 | 9:30am – 2:30pm
  • Stirling Saturday, 3 May 2025 | 9:45am – 2:00pm

Online Workshops

For those who prefer to learn from home, their online webinar series continues with the following topics:

  • Native Grass Identification Thursday, 27 February | 7.00pm – 8.30pm | Register here
  • Buffel Grass Thursday 27 March | 7.00pm - 8.30pm | Register here
  • Grant Writing Tips Thursday 10 April | 7.00pm - 8.30pm | Register here
  • Feral Deer Wednesday 7 May | 7.00pm - 8.00pm | Register here
  • Bird ID Monday 26 May 2025 | 7.00pm - 8.30pm | Register here

These online sessions build on the successful webinars launched in May 2024, which covered essential topics such as property planning, weed control, kangaroo grazing management, pest animal management, and native grass identification.

How to Register

Interested landholders can secure their spot here. Spaces are limited, so early registration is encouraged.

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