Our farming philosophy is about creating a harmony between production and our environment. We constantly strive to improve our systems and techniques to allow us to improve biodiversity in our grazing ecosystems.
CONSERVATION
Todd’s father Roger started exploring ways to improve the farm environment from early in his farm career. He passed this passion onto his children, by including them in activities such as tree planting, controlling rabbits or just out fishing of an evening on the wetlands.
He began establishing shelter belts and wildlife corridors across the property in the late 1970s and 1980s. He also initiated the preservation and restoration of wetlands. Todd has continued this interest in conservation, and has worked towards further environmental improvements, most recently reinstating some shallow intermittent wetlands, which support a diverse range and number of native species.
Preservation & Restoration
A Passion for
Our efforts have successfully boosted our fauna diversity, particularly among insects, birds, and reptiles, but our mammal populations remain limited. Kangaroos, echidnas and a host of introduced species occupy this space, but most of the small mammals that existed here one hundred years ago are locally extinct largely due to the presence of foxes and cats.
Currently, over 10 percent of our property is covered by restored or conserved wetlands. We continue to enhance and monitor these areas, often in partnership with organisations such as Nature Glenelg Trust, Glenelg Hopkins CMA, Birdlife Australia and Landcare Australia.
Our efforts have successfully boosted our fauna diversity, particularly among insects, birds, and reptiles, but our mammal populations remain limited. Kangaroos, echidnas and a host of introduced species occupy this space, but most of the small mammals that existed here one hundred years ago are locally extinct largely due to the presence of foxes and cats.
Currently, over 10 percent of our property is covered by restored or conserved wetlands. We continue to enhance and monitor these areas, often in partnership with organisations such as Nature Glenelg Trust, Glenelg Hopkins CMA, Birdlife Australia and Landcare Australia.
WETLANDS
Restored & Conserved
tHE FUTURE
Initiatives for
To create a landscape where farming and native wildlife can thrive together, we are establishing a predator-proof fenced area that protects against introduced pests such as foxes, feral cats and rabbits.
This protected habitat will support the reintroduction of small native species, including bandicoots and quolls, helping to restore local biodiversity.
Our long-term goal is to create a shared ecosystem where productive farming and native wildlife coexist, delivering benefits for both agriculture and the environment.
