Eyre Peninsula Landscape Board

Got a spare morning or afternoon in March or April? 🌱 We’ve got a selection of workshops, paddock walks & webinars happening across the EP over the next couple of weeks 👉 Registration & event information is available via the AIR EP website airep.com.au/events/ #AIREP

⚠️Arno Bay: buffel grass warning Multiple patches of the invasive buffel grass weed have been identified on roadside verges throughout Arno Bay including in the township. If you see this weed on EP, please get in touch with your nearest landscape officer landscape.sa.gov.au/ep/contact

🗓️Ungarra, Minnipa & Kimba: farm carbon and emissions workshops next week One of the key messages for EP farmers about carbon on farms ➡️ it’s worthwhile knowing what is going on & start looking into measuring and tracking on-farm emissions &sustainability actions. @ag_eyre

🌦 March 2026 Seasonal Climate Update – Eyre Peninsula In this 9-minute update, Seasonal Risk Agronomist Dale Grey shares insights on recent rainfall, soil moisture, climate drivers and the outlook for the next 3 months. ▶️ Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=eDBEzV… @EPLandscapeBoard

Land managers, find out what’s achievable for soil carbon in local farming systems and where your efforts can make the greatest impact, in a free one-hour webinar. 📅 25 March 2026 | 💻MS Teams 🔗 Register: bit.ly/CarbonFarmingSA

🌱Get the dirt on Carbon Farming | Tuesday 10 March 2026 | 1–2:30pm 🌱 Find out how carbon farming could complement your agricultural practices & benefit your business 👉🏻 Simply register here #carbonfarming" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">bit.ly/3OHZokG#carbon… #eplandscapeboard

🦊Autumn fox bait distribution happening across EP this week. More to come in next few weeks. See our events page for all locations ➡️landscape.sa.gov.au/ep/get-involve…

Find your local fox bait distribution days for this week and next week. With juveniles on the move and lambing near for many farmers, coordinated baiting helps protect not only livestock but also native wildlife. landscape.sa.gov.au/ep/events

As soon as you start thinking about a water affecting activity such as those mentioned in this video, please get in touch with your nearest landscape office so we can help you get started. 📽️youtu.be/ttF2rY0pTVY?si… 📲landscape.sa.gov.au/ep/contact

❌🦊Autumn is prime time for fox control on the EP. With juveniles on the move and lambing near, coordinated baiting helps protect livestock and wildlife. Grab discounted baits at local distribution days and team up with neighbours for best results 👨‍🌾 landscape.sa.gov.au/ep/get-involve…

A series of free statewide carbon farming webinars begin next week, aiming to equip SA farmers with knowledge about carbon farming and emissions reduction topics in an easy-to-understand way. ⏰First webinar: Tuesday 17 Feb at 11.30am. ℹ️landscape.sa.gov.au/get-involved/c… @ag_eyre

Join this workshop on EP Farm Water Security. Topics include water quality, desal systems, water for primary production, ground water & regulations, plus an update on EP Water Security plan. Ungarra, Tues 24 Feb, 9am-12:30pm. Register: epwater_ungarra.eventbrite.com.au @EPLandscapeSA

Eyre Peninsula has the potential to be free of feral deer. If you see a deer in the wild, please report your sightings. This will help us gain a clearer idea of where feral deer populations still remain. Sightings text to 📲0421 663 337 or report at feralscan.org.au

Our draft regional landscape plan for the next 5 years, guides how we will safeguard EP’s natural and productive environment in partnership with the local community, in line with requirements set out in the Landscape Act. Find out more 👉yoursay.sa.gov.au/draft-ep-lands…

🐐Are feral goats a problem in your area? We're looking for landholders interested in an upcoming aerial goat control program. Get in touch to get involved 📲 EPLBadmin@sa.gov.au or find your nearest office landscape.sa.gov.au/ep/contact.

There are a number of priority weeds that grow during summer including buffel grass, fountain grass, African lovegrass, silverleaf nightshade, caltrop and khaki weed. Take a look at our factsheets for recommended methods of control. landscape.sa.gov.au/ep/pestplants

🔸Drone learning workshop – Feb 11 – Port Kenny🔸 We’re hosting a free workshop in Port Kenny for landowners to learn how to use a drone to help with land management decisions. Register 📲events.humanitix.com/drone-learning… This workshop is supported by the Kangaroo Partnership Project.

We now have a draft Eyre Peninsula Regional Landscape Plan for 2026-2031, available for community feedback. Read the draft plan and give us your feedback at yoursay.sa.gov.au/draft-ep-lands….

If you’re exploring #eyrepeninsula this summer and see any of these animals, please report sightings using our citizen science portal 📲landscape.sa.gov.au/ep/citizenscie…. Contributing to our #citizenscience project supports our understanding of these animals in our local environment.

Thank you to everyone who worked with us throughout the year to help safeguard Eyre Peninsula’s natural & productive environment 🌱 We look forward to seeing what we can achieve together in 2026. Keep an eye out in January for our draft regional landscape plan.