After a seven-year hiatus, GeoCatch is bringing the award winning Heavenly Hectares program back to Busselton.
Ideal for rural and semi-rural landholders, Heavenly Hectares property training workshops are specially designed to address soil degradation, water shortage, fertiliser management and weed issues.
The program is beneficial for people who want advice on topics such as soil types, improving soil, pasture and fodder species, weeds, pests, wind-breaking, fire and drought-proofing the landscape.
Rural property expert and author Chris Ferreira will show how to get the best out of your land and create your own piece of paradise.
Since 1993, Heavenly Hectares workshops have supported 15,000 WA small landholders with expert property advice. GeoCatch board member and small property owner Julie Howes said the workshops have helped her to manage her Reinscourt property.
"As an owner of a semi-rural property, it can be confusing to know where to plant trees to get the best outcomes for shade, shelterbelts and wind-breaks, as opposed to wind-tunnels, but also for fire protection," she said.
"With concerns over the degradation and loss of topsoil around the world, every property owner has a responsibility to learn as much as they can, to nourish and preserve the land.
"Chris presents his workshops in a fun, friendly atmosphere loaded with helpful tips and resources, and I am keen to learn more from him to get the best out of my small holding."
The Heavenly Hectares workshop is being held in Busselton on the evening of Wednesday March 4. This is a free, ticketed event with bookings available at geocatch.asn.au or by calling 9781 0111.