Every property has its challenges, but there are practical ways to tackle them. Taking a solution-focused approach to land management puts you in control of the challenges on your property. By identifying what matters most and acting where it counts, you can tackle issues head-on and make lasting improvements to your land
On this page, you’ll find practical actions and advice to help tackle common challenges like erosion, runoff, stream health, pests, weeds, and biodiversity.
The Catchments and Land Use Team are here to work alongside you on the issues you’re facing on your property. It’s all about finding practical solutions, real actions, tools, and providing you with support you so can get results on the ground.
Making targeted improvements in the right places - whether on hillslopes, in paddocks, along waterways, or in native areas, can make a real difference. These changes can help keep soil where it belongs, improve water quality, and build the resilience of both your land and the wider catchment.
In the long run, these actions not only support healthier waterways and native ecosystems, but also help protect and improve the productivity and resilience of your farm.
If you’re dealing with a specific issue or planning a project to improve your land or waterways, our Catchments and Land Use Team is here to help with advice and support.
Contact us on 03 543 8400 or email [email protected].
Preventing Erosion & Protecting Soil"Keeping soil where it belongs"
Find out more about managing erosion.
Reducing Loss of Contaminants from Runoff"Where does the water go - and what does it carry?"
Healthy farms start with knowing how nutrients, sediment, and microbes move. When they’re lost from your farm system, productivity drops and waterways are put at risk. Identifying these pathways helps you reduce losses and protect your land and waterways.
More to come: Options and Actions to manage nutrient and sediment loss
Looking After Streams, Wetlands & Waterways "Stable banks, clean streams, resilient farms"
Healthy waterways start with knowing what keeps streams stable and functioning well. When banks erode or habitat is degraded, water quality and farm resilience suffer. Understanding these pressures helps you protect, restore, and enhance streams and wetlands on your land.
More to come: Options and Actions to manage steam bank stability, and improve aquatic habitat
Biodiversity on Farm: Protecting & Enhancing Native Species "Growing habitat, strengthening ecosystems, enhancing your land"
If you’re looking to care for native bush, wetlands, or wildlife on your property, there are plenty of ways to help these areas thrive. Knowing what’s already there and what it needs is the key to getting the best results. Here, you’ll find clear advice and practical support to help you plan, protect, and restore the natural features on your land.
More to come: Options and Actions to enhance biodiversity, connection to community projects and technical support
Managing pests and weeds on the farm"Keeping weeds and pests in check for healthier ecosystems"
If pests or invasive weeds are creeping into your paddocks or native areas, they can quickly undermine the health of your land. Knowing the type and extent of the issue will help you choose the right control methods. Here, you’ll find practical advice and access to support programmes that can help you get on top of the problem and protect the areas you value.
More to come: Options and Actions to manage pest and weeds
