GRAZING SERVICES
Scottville graziers Judy and Stan Fordham, and Barry Collett, centre, undertake basic surveying to take readings and mark out whoa boys.
Graziers Stan Fordham, left, and Dennis Bolton, discuss the finer points of constructing whoa boys as they watch local earthmoving contractor Barry Collett demonstrate.
Grazier Kylie Bolton gets some tips from NQ Dry Tropics Soil Conservation Officer Bernie Claussen on how to use a clinometer, a tool that’ s used to measure the angle of elevation, or angle from the ground. It can be used to measure slopes for preliminary surveying.
Outdoor classroom – getting the theory on whoa boy construction techniques and methods before practical exercises.
Landholders and stakeholders joined NQ Dry Tropics staff on erosion site visits to review what worked, what didn’ t, and explore potential solutions together.
During maintenance works, landholders, neighbours, and interested parties were invited to discuss techniques, share knowledge, and explore cost-effective solutions for keeping gullies stable.
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