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Carbon Farming & Trading

Short Course

Course Description

The Carbon Farming and Trading is a practical and up-to-date training program for those developing carbon abatement projects in Australia. Facilitated by industry experts Australian Carbon Traders, participants will learn the latest approaches to developing and implementing offset projects under the governments’ Carbon Farming Initiative. The session will present the economic opportunities for farmers, forest growers and landholders to help the environment and reduce carbon pollution.

Course Details and Enrolment

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Aims & Objectives:

  • Gain knowledge on the Carbon Farming Initiative and the practicalities of implementing abatement projects
  • Practical ways to reduce agricultural emissions through changes to land management, while increasing production and sequestering carbon in the landscape.
  • Navigate implementation issues of land based abatement projects
  • Utilise the latest online tools provided government for mapping, calculating abatement and assessing reafforestation projects
  • Apply carbon trading mechanics within the Australian context

Interstate & Regional Delivery:

Interstate and Regional Delivery is available for groups of 10 or more participants*

We are currently collecting interest for the following areas:

  • Brisbane
  • Gippsland
  • Central Victoria

If you would like to be included in the interest register for one of the above-mentioned locations or have an interested group at another location please contact:

Tracy McGregor,
Coordinator Short Courses & Industry Programs
e. tmcgregor@swin.edu.au
p. 03 9210 1278

*Please note that minimum class sizes are dependent on expenses relating to training facilities, travel and accommodation and will vary dependent on exact location for training.

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