Trees That Work: DAY 2 – Growing Nature: Shelterbelts, Trees and Biodiversity with Rowan Reid
DAY 2
Join us for a practical, two-day course led by internationally renowned author, educator and agroforestry expert Rowan Reid.
Presented by nationally renowned agroforestry specialist Rowan Reid, this two day course has been designed to help participants understand how thoughtfully integrating trees into farming landscapes can improve productivity, strengthen biodiversity, protect natural resources and build long-term farm resilience.
While the two days of the course complement each other, each has been developed as a standalone event with its own practical focus. Participants can choose to attend either workshop or both, depending on your interests and farming objectives.
Day Two | Friday 7 August: Growing Nature: Shelterbelts, Trees and Biodiversity focuses specifically on shelterbelts and habitat corridors for shade, shelter, wind protection and biodiversity.
This practical, evidence-based field day will focus on the design, establishment and maintenance of shelterbelts and biodiversity corridors using endemic species suited to the local landscape.
Participants will explore how well-designed shelterbelts can provide shade, shelter and wind protection, while also strengthening biodiversity, creating habitat and improving connectivity across farming landscapes.
The day includes a field walk and an examination of existing shelterbelts, with a discussion covering species selection, design, habitat connectivity, and practical establishment and maintenance techniques.
Whether you’re looking to improve productivity, establish effective shelterbelts or simply learn from one of Australia’s most respected agrofrestry specialists, these workshops offer practical ideas that can be applied immediately.
Who Should Attend?
This workshop is for grazing farmers, livestock producers, vineyard managers and landholders – and anyone with an interest in boosting trees and biodiversity on their land. Whether you’re starting from scratch or already have established trees, this course will help you make more informed decisions for your property.
- Want to improve existing shelterbelts or tree corridors
- Want more shade and shelter for livestock
- Are interested in building a more resilient farming system
- Want trees to deliver practical benefits for your farm
Event Logistics
Date: Friday 7th August
Time: 9.30am – 2.30pm
Location: TBC
Morning tea and lunch will be provided on both days.
Tickets:
Day 1: $50 + GST
Day 2: $50 + GST
Days 1 & 2: $75 + GST
About Rowan Reid
Rowan Reid is one of Australia’s leading voices in agroforestry and farm forestry, with more than 40 years of experience in practical tree growing, farmer education and on-ground extension.
A forester, educator, author and farmer, Rowan has spent his career helping landholders integrate trees into productive farming systems. He co-authored Agroforestry in Australia and New Zealand, developed Australia’s first undergraduate agroforestry course, founded the Australian Master Tree Grower Program and is the author of Heartwood: The Art and Science of Growing Trees for Conservation and Profit.
Rowan’s approach is practical and farmer-focused, helping landholders design tree systems that work with their livestock, farm business and landscape.
Want to hear more from Rowan before the workshop? Listen to Talkin’ Diversity & Farm Productivity with Rowan Reid on the Lower Blackwood LCDC website.
Day Two forms part of the Lower Blackwood LCDC Enhancing Farm Biodiversity project, supported by funding from the Western Australian Government’s State NRM Program.
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