| FENCING |
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Protect native vegetation and waterways while having better stock management.
The Torbay Catchment Group has funding of up to $2000 a kilometre for fencing.
Fencing materials |
| Elders | 9842 7900 | 189 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
| Landmark | 9842 7888 | 153 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
| Peter Graham Co | 9841 1011 | 54 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
Fencing contractors |
| Patrick Jones | 9845 1070 | 0408 969 526 |
| Evendene Enterprises | 9844 7744 |
| King River Drilling
and Fencing | 9844 3230 | 0427 443 230 |
| Southern Fencing | 9841 6460 |
| Tony Perrella | 9841 4707 | 0428 940 345 |
| Emiwild Fencing Contractors | 9844 7885 |
| Darren Wolfe (post hole digging) | 9845 1170 |
| Mark Butler | 9844 6128 |
| STOCK CROSSINGS AND WATERING POINTS |
| Stock crossings and off creek watering points are often an important part of any project to protect vegetation, stop erosion and minimise effluent entering waterways.
The Torbay Catchment Group has funding of up to $1000 for crossings and $400 for watering points.
Excavators and builders (these companies will usually also supply rock and gravel) |
| G and AM Boccamazzo | 9845 1029 | 0429 451 027 |
| AD Contractors | 9841 2399 |
| Richard Kratochvill | 0418 936 593 |
| Nigel Palmer (Rivermouth Holdings) | 9848 1878 |
| Great Southern Earthmoving | 9845 2082 | 0428 452 082 |
Pipe and headwalls |
| AD Contractors | 9841 2399 | 18 Kelly St, Albany |
| Peter Graham Co | 9841 1011 | 54 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
Troughs, pumps and pipes |
| Elders | 9842 7900 | 189 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
| Landmark | 9842 7888 | 153 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
| Peter Graham Co | 9841 1011 | 54 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
| PERENNIAL PASTURES |
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Perennial pastures can provide advantages over annual based pasture systems from year round growth and cover as well as for the management of water and nutrients on your property.
The Torbay Catchment Group can provide up to $75/ha to help establish perennial pastures.
Seed suppliers |
| Ridgway Seeds | 9853 2077 |
| Elders Albany | 9842 7900 |
| Irwin Hunter & Co. | 9383 4708 | www.irwinhunter.com.au |
| Wrightsons | 1800 619 910 | www.wrightson.net.au |
| Morgan and Deborah Sounness | 9847 1057 |
Advice |
| Ron Master or Arjen Ryder |
| Dept of Agriculture and Food WA | 9892 8444 | www.agric.wa.gov.au |
| AGROFORESTRY |
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Having belts of forestry trees integrated with your pasture can provide not only
environmental benefits but improvements to pasture growth, stock health and comfort as well as providing a financial return.
The Torbay Catchment Group can provide up to $450/ha for agro-forestry. |
Services |
| Forest Products Commission | 9845 5630 | 1800 241 688
www.fpc.wa.gov |
| Habitat Tree Farm | 9840 9018 | www.habitattreefarm.com.au |
| Rural Project Services | 9851 1373 | Mt Barker |
| REVEGETATION |
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Revegetating with native trees, shrubs and sedges can provide great benefits for your drains, creeks, pastures and stock.
These benefits include bank stabilisation, nutrient buffering, shelter for stock, habitat for native wildlife, improved micro-climates for pasture growth and improvement to the look and value of your land. Plant local native species wherever possible.
Good site preparation, which includes weed control, ripping and mounding, is essential for the success of your revegetation project.
The Torbay Catchment Group can provide up to $450/ha for revegetation. |
Plants and seeds |
| Habitat Tree Farm | 9840 9018 | RMB 1445 Mt Shadforth Rd,
Denmark
www.habitattreefarm.com.au |
| Bandicoot Nursery | 9851 1802 | Albany Hwy, Mt Barker
www.bandicootnursery.com.au |
| Nindethana Seed Service | 9844 3533 | www.nindethana.iinet.au |
| Ardess Nursery | 9842 9952 | Lot 10 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
Weed control |
| Freedom Rural & Garden (Stuart Young) | 9848 2075 |
| Wayne Burton | 9840 8225 |
| Great Southern Pest & Weed | 9841 8709 |
| Boka Tree Plantings | 9842 8610 |
| Habitat Tree Farm | 9840 9018 |
| AACPS (machine hire for woody weed removal) | 0419 903 125 |
| CG and RA Kitson | 9845 2050 |
| Denmark Excavations | 9848 2200 |
| Rural Project Services | 9851 1373 | Mt Barker |
Planting service |
| Denmark Excavations | 9848 2200 |
| Freedom Rural and Garden (Stuart Young) | 9848 2075 |
| Boka Tree Plantings | 9842 8610 |
| Greenskills | 9842 1334 |
| Habitat Tree Farm | 9840 9018 |
| SS and S Langdon | 9844 6372 |
| Rural Project Services | 9851 1373 | Mt Barker |
Tree guards and stakes |
| Greenway Enterprises | 9358 5045 |
| Nurserymens Supplies | 9274 1599 |
| Ardess Nursery | 9842 9952 | Lot 10 Chester Pass Rd, Albany |
| SOIL TESTING |
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A soil test will let you know what type and amount of fertiliser you require. This will result in better pasture, healthier soils and can mean financial savings. Using the right amount will also prevent excess fertiliser ending up in rivers and wetlands.
Generous soil testing subsidies are available as part of our Soil and Fertiliser workshops.
Analysis and interpretation |
| Summit Fertilisers | 9841 5400 | Lot 27 Princess Royal Drive, Albany |
| United Farmers | 9841 3873 | 66 Down Rd, Albany |
| Elders | 9842 7900 | 189 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
| Landmark | 9842 7888 | 153 Chesterpass Rd, Albany |
| Western Minerals | 9851 7222 | Albany Hwy, Tenterden |
| FARM PLANNING |
farm planning |
| Greenskills | 9842 1334 |
| Ron Watkins | 9826 7013 | Frankland |
| Habitat Tree Farm | 9840 9018 | RMB 1445 Mt Shadforth Rd,
Denmark |
| Marlak (Jack Mercer) | 9841 5205 | jackm@omninet.net.au |
