Erosion Control Basics: Somerton
Join North West Local Land Services in Somerton for a workshop on controlling erosion on your property.
This free event will give land managers knowledge of the design principles of farm earthworks and erosion control structures including:
- a whole farm approach to erosion control,
- soil types, and their impact on runoff and erosion,
- working with neighbours (whole catchment planning),
- contour bank design, spacing, length and gradient,
- broadacre and small farm contour bank systems,
- managing erosion gullies,
- maintenance of farm earthworks
The day will include indoor and extensive field inspection sessions. Morning tea and lunch will be provided.
This event is free but places are limited so please register to secure your place here.
When travelling to the event, please follow field day signs (not Google) from Manilla. Please note if travelling from Attunga, the Top Somerton Rd is closed at Norris’ Bridge.
For more information contact Bill Manning on 0428 607 731 or william.manning@lls.nsw.gov.au.
When
19 Jun 2024 8:30 am - 4:00 pm
Region
North West
Where
'Naours', 459 Somerton Rd
Somerton NSW
Contact
Bill Manning, Land Services Officer (Cropping) - 0428 607 731, william.manning@lls.nsw.gov.au