Online solutions support smallholders
The launch of an online property planning tool today will give small-scale landholders access to a wealth of information to help them achieve their goals and visions for their properties.
Property Management Planning is incorporated in the Small Farm Living Program.
Through NRM North’s Small Farm Living Program, the free online tool will enable smallholders to record their property information and develop a practical plan to manage the property.
NRM North Biodiversity Program Manager, Kate Thorn said the resources are specifically targeted towards managing Tasmanian landscapes.
“There is so much information out there for small landholders, online and through field days and workshops. What we identified was a need to help people translate those learnings into a concise and practical plan for their property. Now they can do that online with our property planning tool, which also has resource links appropriate and relevant for smallholders and for the Tasmanian context.”
The ‘DIY’ Property Planning Tool has been developed to bring together online property mapping and access to information for improved land management, understanding of environmental values, and for sustainable management of properties.
Ms Thorn said a self-assessment option provides landowners with a detailed understanding of the land to produce a realistic action plan.
“The tool looks at a range of valuable issues including soil health and nutrients, grazing, waterway health, improvements to biodiversity, weed mitigation, and chemical management … the self-assessment questions in each of these sections will help landowners to get a better understanding of their properties.”
Find out more about the tool: https://propertyplanning.nrmnorth.org.au/
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The Small Farm Living Project is supported by NRM North through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program.
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