The 2008 Queensland Landcare Conference is hosted by North Burnett Landcare Group and sponsored by
2008 Queensland Landcare Conference
MEDIA RELEASE | 18 August 2008
Sustainability in agriculture a focus of landcare conference
More than 300 people will travel to Monto in September for the 2008 Queensland Landcare Conference. The
theme of the conference is Sustainability by Design and sustainable agriculture features heavily in the conference
program.
Trevor Gleeson, Chair North Burnett Landcare Group said “we’ve brought together some timely presentations
focusing on sustainability in agriculture for this conference.”
“We have Donald Coventry joining us from the Southern Gulf discussing peak oil and what it means for rural
Australia. Donald is CEO of Southern Gulf Catchments and volunteer convenor of the Conservation and
Environment working Group for Peak Oil and Gas and believes that peal oil is a more immediate issue for
regional Australia than climate change.”
“The Regional Group’s Collective will also join the Department of Primary Industries and Fisheries for a shared
presentation on sustainable agriculture in Queensland. Lea Diffey (DPI&F) will discuss the Sustainable
Agriculture Committee which provides strategic direction and coordination for sustainable agriculture initiatives.
And Sarah Hood from the Queensland Regional NRM Group’s Collective will discuss some of the Collective’s
work in engaging industry partners in sustainable agriculture projects across the state,” Trevor said.
In addition, the conference program includes speakers covering topics such as soil carbon and the Australia Soil
Carbon Accreditation Scheme; improving wetland management in intensive industries through Farm Management
Systems and best practice; and a presentation from Neil McLeod at CSIRO on challenges for integrating
biodiversity goals into commercial grazing and mixed-farming enterprises.
Standard registrations for the conference close 31 August and more information is available online at
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