Flood, fire, and flora: Enhancing farm safety with natural beauty


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Feb 24 2025 31 mins  

Kate Nixon is a Horticulturalist and Environmental Consultant who founded Macrocarpa Landscapes in 2024. Kate advocates for using endemic Australian plant species to create healthy, beautiful landscapes to improve farms and gardens in rural Australia.

In this episode, Kate discusses how to choose the best endemic species for the farm, how they can be used tactically to reduce fire risk and manage flood areas, and how to build a gorgeous garden from native Australian plants that promote more biodiversity.

Local Land Services Senior Natural Resource Officer, Jasmine Wells, caught up with Kate after a great workshop at the Forbes Visitors Centre showcasing her native garden design.

 

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