Intensive and traditional agriculture practices along the Richmond River have resulted in serious issues facing the river's water quality, stability of riparian zones, soil nutrient deficiency and increased erosion. To combat that, working with farms directly on the river, we will provide much needed riparian rehabilitation by conducting bush regeneration, weed control and re-establishing the local area's native vegetation by planting tubestock.
Staff members leaving Ballina office at 7am to be on site at 8:30. There are options to be picked up in Lismore at 7:30 or Kyogle at 8:00.
Conservation Volunteers Australia would like to attract student volunteers to join their projects, to provide them with some practical, worthwhile conservation experience, networking in the field and get them out connecting with nature.