14 December 2015
Weeds like carrion flower are under attack in Whyalla with Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula and Whyalla City Council continuing to work together to fight the pest plants. Natural Resources EP NRM Officer Kate Brocklehurst said with new species declared under the Natural Resources Management Act to help the partners control weed spread, the future was looking bright.
09 December 2015
The Eyre Peninsula has a new Management Plan for the invasive weed African Boxthorn (Lycium ferocissimum). The management plan outlines the biology, threats and feasibility of control and what control should happen in the region. The first phase of the Management Plan, a large-scale control program has been undertaken via helicopter by WildEyre in partnership with Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula (NREP).
09 December 2015
The malleefowl, one of Eyre Peninsula’s most iconic wild birds is about to have its annual population check-up. The National Malleefowl Recovery Team trained 25 local volunteers and Natural Resources Eyre Peninsula staff to use new specialised smartphone enabled software to monitor malleefowl nests and record sightings.
09 December 2015
The community is reminded that crabbing is illegal within the Cowleds Landing Sanctuary Zone at Eight Mile Creek. South Australia’s network of marine park sanctuary zones was designed with community input to provide protection for all plants and animals in key areas across the state.
30 November 2015
December is the perfect time to explore Coffin Bay National Park as it becomes Nature Play SA’s park of the month.
19 November 2015
The new draft Water Allocation Plan (WAP) for the Southern Basins and the Musgrave Prescribed Wells Areas, has been endorsed by the Eyre Peninsula Natural Resources Management Board and is now being considered by the Minister for Water and the River Murray Ian Hunter.
16 November 2015
Are you looking to build, enlarge or deepen a dam, excavate a spring or soak, construct or repair a drainage channel or water crossing? These are just some examples of the range of water affecting activities that require a permit.
16 November 2015
NRM working with traders to prevent pest incursions
30 October 2015
Reef Point Track, Coffin Bay National Park, to remain closed over weekend.
28 October 2015
Horse owners need to be aware of pasture weeds that may adversely affect their horses. Weeds may be declared poisonous plants which are dangerous to stock, and the environment or common plants growing in the wrong place at the wrong time. They often have little or no feed value and reduce pasture yield by competing for space, moisture and sunlight.