Veg, fire, mapping and renewables — Charleville

AgForce invites everyone for a practical guide to vegetation management on your property, fire preparation and response in your region, and a no-nonsense guide to renewable energy projects.

WHEN: Thrusday, 11th September 2025

TIME: 9am to 2pm

VENUE: Charleville Polocrosse Grounds, Warrego Highway, Charleville QLD 4470

1.Vegetation Management

• Understanding current vegetation management regulations, including what activities are permitted and the necessary steps for compliance.
• Guidance on how to navigate the regulatory framework to ensure your business operates efficiently while maintaining environmental stewardship.

2. Fire Prevention, Preparation & Management

• Strategies for improving fire prevention and preparedness on your property.
• Updates on recent achievements in fire management, including successful initiatives and ongoing efforts to enhance fire resilience for landholders.
• Operational changes needed to improve fire management outcomes for producers.

3. Property Vegetation Mapping

• Bring your property Lot and Plan numbers (latest rates notice) to receive a FREE property vegetation map pack on the day.
• Learn how to read your property vegetation maps to support better land use planning.
• Introduction to the AgForce Mapping services that can assist with decision-making, compliance, and property management.

4. Renewables

• Understanding what needs to be considered should one chose to host a renewable energy project, i.e. decommissioning, change of land zoning and implications on their rates, setbacks, acoustic amenity, need to obtain specialist taxation and legal advice.
• Overview of topics AgForce is currently working on (compensation and consideration afforded to neighbours to project site).

Presenters:

• Staff from Department of Natural Resources and Mines, Manufacturing and Regional and Rural Development
• Anna Fiskbek – AgForce
• Noel Brinsmead – AgForce
• Jackson Shillingsworth – Southern Queensland Landscapes
• Aaron Sheehan – Rural Fire Service

For further information contact:

Kerrie Cribb | E: cribbk@agforceqld.org.au | M: 0418 485 501