MAF is sponsoring a series of eight workshops around the North Island about the impact of erosion on the economic and environmental sustainability of hill country.
These workshops are supported by Regional Councils and aim to upskill participants in erosion recognition, processes and treatment options.
SOIL EROSION = INCOME EROSION!
After drought comes rain!
Rain causes soil erosion
Soil loss reduces profit
and contaminates waterways
Come and learn about soil erosion:
What causes it
How to repair it
How to prevent it
Take advantage of more than one hundred years’ combined experience in erosion control with Garth Eyles and Norm Ngapo, together with Bob Cathcart, Northland Regional Council.
When:Friday 7th May 2010 9am to 5pm
Where: Pete’s Pioneer and Transport Museum,460 Kerikeri Road, Kerikeri
Admission: Free (Lunch provided)
There will be an afternoon field exercise so come prepared
(outdoor gear and walking shoes/boots)
Register before May 3rd by:
Phoning: Nola 0800 002 004 or (09) 470 1100 end_of_the_skype_highlighting
