Agriculture/Farming design of the precinct plan. This will include discussions on playground design, tree species in The future management of Haining Farm will the open woodland and uses for the trail network recognise the history of the dairy farm and seek to e.g. dog walking, cycling and running. incorporate some form of farming on the site. Site clean-up Consistent with Parks Victoria’s procedures for Areas of the farm are being cleaned up including the commercial lease management, grazing by farm removal of weeds and asbestos. animals around the boundary of the site within the open woodland area will be explored through an The Dairy Farm expression of interest process. The farmer is selling his dairy herd and the cattle will leave the property in early 2018. The farmer Education may decide to retain calves on site for some months The reserve will include signage and potential to come. The farm equipment will be sold sometime artefact displays to provide information about the in the coming months. former use of the site as a dairy farm as well as Artificial wetland information on the two-threatened species. Early in 2018, minor earthworks will be undertaken Parks Victoria will invite partnerships and to reshape the water flow in the conservation area opportunities for education and community use of to create wetlands and suitable conditions for the reserve. revegetation. As part of this work, technical Tourism assessments will be conducted to ensure that adjoining properties are protected. Parks Victoria is committed to supporting tourism in parks. Haining Farm will offer Deer exclusion fencing locals and visitors with opportunities to view unique A deer exclusion fence will be installed around the native species in the wild. 42 Ha conservation area in 2018. Next Steps Revegetation Planting of trees, shrubs and understorey plants to Detailed Design create habitat for animals and places for people to Over the next few months, with the support of enjoy will commence in spring 2018. landscape architects, these key considerations will We are happy to talk through any questions you be developed into a detailed design plan which will have. Project updates are available on the Engage include technical information and revegetation Victoria website by going to details ready for earthworks and landscaping. and https://engage.vic.gov.au/yellingboconservationarea Parks Victoria, Zoos Victoria and Greening Australia clicking on the Haining Farm tab will be out meeting with locals and the broader by email at or Victorian community to explain more about the project and to seek input into refining the final by phone at 13 1963.
Agriculture/Farming The future management of Haining Farm will recognise the history of the dairy farm and seek to incorporate some form of farming on the site. Consistent with Parks Victoria’s procedures for commercial lease management, grazing by farm animals around the boundary of the site within the open woodland area will be explored through an expression of interest process. Education The reserve will include signage and potential artefact displays to provide information about the former use of the site as a dairy farm as well as information on the two-threatened species. Parks Victoria will invite partnerships and opportunities for education and community use of the reserve. Tourism Parks Victoria is committed to supporting tourism in parks. Haining Farm will offer locals and visitors with opportunities to view unique native species in the wild. Next Steps Detailed Design Over the next few months, with the support of landscape architects, these key considerations will be developed into a detailed design plan which will include technical information and revegetation details ready for earthworks and landscaping. Parks Victoria, Zoos Victoria and Greening Australia will be out meeting with locals and the broader Victorian community to explain more about the project and to seek input into refining the final design of the precinct plan. This will include discussions on playground design, tree species in the open woodland and uses for the trail network e.g. dog walking, cycling and running. Site clean-up Areas of the farm are being cleaned up including the removal of weeds and asbestos. The Dairy Farm The farmer is selling his dairy herd and the cattle will leave the property in early 2018. The farmer may decide to retain calves on site for some months to come. The farm equipment will be sold sometime in the coming months. Artificial wetland Early in 2018, minor earthworks will be undertaken to reshape the water flow in the conservation area to create wetlands and suitable conditions for revegetation. As part of this work, technical assessments will be conducted to ensure that adjoining properties are protected. Deer exclusion fencing A deer exclusion fence will be installed around the 42 Ha conservation area in 2018. Revegetation Planting of trees, shrubs and understorey plants to create habitat for animals and places for people to enjoy will commence in spring 2018. We are happy to talk through any questions you have. Project updates are available on the Engage Victoria website by going to https://engage.vic.gov.au/yellingboconservationarea and clicking on the Haining Farm tab by email at or by phone at 13 1963.