Land management

Sustainable land management is important in the SA Arid Lands Region. Managing the environment in a way that is sustainable ensures productivity now and into the future.

A range of issues affect the productivity and sustainability of natural resources that underpin the region's pastoral enterprises.

There are a number of ways we can assist land managers and producer groups through providing advice, specialised technical support, information sharing and assistance.

All services are to assist land managers continuously improve their sustainability and profitability including soil conservation and grazing management, improving enterprise profitability and risk management, developing new technologies and diversification, all of which support long-term viability across the region.

Building Pastoral Sustainability

The Building Pastoral Sustainability by identifying, enhancing and conserving natural resources (BPS) project’s focus is to support environmental stewardship and economic resilience by supporting pastoralists to protect and enhance natural capital.

This will be achieved by adoption of sustainable practices that improve ground cover, soils, and landscapes. Pastoralists will be supported to understand their landscapes and be provided opportunities to reduce emissions, and plan, implement and monitor practices such as rotational grazing, soil erosion mitigation, and carbon accounting.

Soil demonstration sites showcased in our previous projects will be revisited to build a better profile and understanding of soil carbon in the region.

Another focus is to build knowledge and capacity of pastoralists in the SA Arid Lands of sustainable practices via peer-to-peer learning, and hosting events that provide pastoralists with the opportunity to consult with experts on relevant topics. Topics could include carbon emission reduction, soils, animal husbandry and natural resource management practices.

Find out more about the project in the prospectus