This section is for resources OCC have been given permission to share as well as a place for resources created by OCC which will benefit catchment groups
Beef + Lamb NZ Knowledge Hub
The Knowledge Hub has a huge range of material from industry experts to help you get the information you need to make more informed decisions.
NZ Landcare Trust Resource
A great set of resources for catchment and watercare groups has been compiled by NZ Landcare Trust.
ACE National Resource Database
The ACE National resource database houses some top information to support work for catchment and water care groups. The great mahi supported by NZ Landcare Trust to pull all of this together is a testament to all the work that has gone on, and continues to happen in our community driven groups. These tools have been pulled together in this ‘one stop shop’.
HEALTH & SAFETY INFORMATION FOR CATCHMENT GROUPS
The purpose of this document is to provide Otago Catchment Groups with information and templates for health and safety management of volunteers, employees, and/or contractors.
How to share your Catchment Stories
Being Prepared for an Adverse Weather Event
The Learning Space
The Learning Space offers a suite of short self-paced video workshops, along with downloadable templates, toolkits, and an online community networking space.
Free and available 24/7. Workshops include Funding, Governance, Health & Safety, Promotion & Storytelling, Project Planning…
e-DNA; what is it and how would I use it?
E-DNA (Environmental DNA) has gained a lot of interest in recent times from catchment groups, from councils and individuals wanting to know a bit more about what life is in their creek, or stream. It’s also a tool that has been folded into the standard of working towards FAP+.
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Environmental DNA, or eDNA, refers to all the tiny traces of genetic material that is left behind as living things pass through water or soil.
It’s a handy way to gain an understanding of what is currently leaving traces of DNA in your creek - whether passing through, or living in there.
There is support available from a number of places should your group wish to engage in using this tool.
Provided below are some places you can go to find out a bit more about this handy tool.
Wilderlab - the laboratory who take the samples and analyse them for you. You can opt to have your samples made publicly available or stay private. Look on their map to see the publicly available results.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) - A great spot to check out to understand more about e-DNA sampling, how the kits work and what to do with one yourself.
There is a video here on how to deploy a sample kit
Here is a good place to read up on how other groups have used this wee bit of tech.
Should you wish to find out more, OCC can give you some direction, so get in touch with one of us and we can help you make a plan.
Catchment Leaders Forum Presentation
From the Catchment Leaders forum held in
July 2022.
Hamiora Gibson - ‘Sam the Trapman’ tours Otago. June 2023
Following Hamiora Gibson aka ‘Sam the Trapman’ events throughout Otago in June is a resource to outline a step by step the process which Sam and his team took to ensure Catchment Groups were provided with what was needed in the wake of cyclone Gabrielle.
If you didn’t make it to any of these events, the evening sessions on Gibson’s tour focused on community preparedness for adverse events and how groups can use their skills to implement changes that benefit them.
Wetland Workshop Video
A 2 hour comprehensive workshop delivered by Mountains to Sea Conservation Trust Te Repo Zui - Dr Rebecca S. Eivers - Wai Kokopu Consulting
If you’d like to view this resource, please get in touch with us.
Dr David Norton Biodiversity Short Video Series Links
All of these videos have been created as a shared resource between OCC, Beef & Lamb NZ and NZ Landcare Trust.
We wish to acknowledge the work behind the scenes from our awesome videographer who spent numerous hours pulling all of this together for your learning!
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What is biodiversity? Link
Why does biodiversity matter? Link
Working together on biodiversity. Link
Incorporating biodiversity into your farm management. Link
How to start a biodiversity monitoring plan. Link
The benefits of biodiversity on your farm. Link
What if I have no biodiversity? Link
How to deal with regulations. Link
Expanding biodiversity areas and remnants. Link soon.
Practical Guide to Trapping
This concise guide gives you access to DOC’s best-practice trapping techniques for mustelids (stoats, ferrets and weasels), rats and possums, including technical advice on a range of trapping subjects
Catchment Group Water Testing Guide
This is a quick and simple check-sheet for groups wanting to begin water testing and includes a link to a video on how to take a sample along with a list of some water testing labs available in the lower South island.
Free Succession Planning eBook
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