The first Biodiversity Project set out to restore 12.4 hectares of land along the Namoi River, in north-western New South Wales. This was implemented by Landcare Australia alongside the Kahls, a cotton farming family who have lived and worked on the property for three generations.
The project involved preparing the site, planting native trees, shrubs and grasses along the Namoi River, managing weeds, building fences and installing watering points for cattle as well as protecting natural habitats for threatened species.
“Looking after our natural landscapes plays an important part in our business and this project is a continuation of the work we’ve done in the past. We’ve fenced and protected riparian zones on other farms to conserve natural landscapes; we utilise nature corridors and the benefits of natural predators to reduce pesticide use; we conduct carbon audits of our farm to ensure we’re doing our part to not just counteract our own emissions but do more than that. This project ties in with all of those endeavours.” – Daniel Kahl
Words have been adapted from content by Country Road.
Read more about the Kahl revegetation project.
