By JONATHON HOWARD
THE Indian Myna bird is devastating the region’s native biodiversity and Granite Borders Landcare will host workshops to teach landholders about control methods in Tenterfield, Stanthorpe and Glen Innes.
The workshops will take place on Friday, 17 May, and on Saturday, 18 May.
Experts will discuss why the birds are causing such devastation to biodiversity and how landholders can help control their population.
The workshops are part of a project funded through the Federal Government’s ‘Caring for our Country’ program.
Conservation experts Laura and Kevin Noble, from Clarence Valley Conservation in Action, will be guest presenters for the workshops.
They will share their experiences working with volunteers on the Northern Tablelands to ensure a regional approach to Indian Myna control.
The workshops will involve a discussion on bird ecology, how the Indian Myna came to be such a big problem and the various methods of control.
A trapping demonstration will be incorporated into each workshop.
The workshops are being held at the Stanthorpe Community Gardens on Friday from 2pm to 4pm, Tenterfield Landcare office on Saturday from 10am to noon, and Glen Innes Saleyards on Saturday from 2pm to 4pm.
To register, contact Granite Borders Landcare on (02) 6736 3500.
