Why Increase Biodiversity on Horse Property by Greg Holland

Part one of a three part presentation:

Why, How and Where to increase the Biodiversity on a Horse Property

Report by Sally Barnett

Greg Holland spoke about the benefits of revegetation when done in the correct manner.

Revegetation will increase productivity of the land for stock raising, improve the carbon capture ability of the land, and increase the value of the entire property.

As with so many things the 80/20 principle applies to the balance between pasture and native vegetation.

Greg provided insight into how to build an effective shelter belt.

As well as increasing biodiversity, shelter belts are a valuable way to improve the environmental conditions for horses, and potentially improve pastures, they may increase the numbers of native insects and animals..

Ideally shelter belts should be a minimum of 15m wide however, cooperation with neighbours can mean that is shared over two properties.

Shelter belts can help with drought protection and even fire protection.

Indigenous plants are the most likely to thrive and survive climate change, however, it is important to select for soil type.