Supporting and promoting the industry

Water conservation 

Water remains an integral issue for lifestyle horticulture and it is a common element over the entire industry.  Regulatory changes in water use at both the domestic and commercial level have had a negative impact on the industry.  During times of water crisis, it is essential industry continues to develop strategies to maximise water use efficiencies through a combination of water use reduction, recycling and improving the returns per volume of water used. 

With increasing pressure being placed on municipal water supplies, horticultural activities are being scrutinised. There are active discussions in relation to allocation decisions and ACLH will remain active in these discussions to voice industry position ensuring lifestyle horticulture is included in government strategies. 

Industry sectors are involved in a wide range of interrelated activities along the entire supply chain and in the maintenance and service sectors. There are many social, environmental and economic benefits associated with lifestyle horticulture products and services although many are not clearly identified or quantified as yet. ACLH will clearly assess these benefits for its members which will be invaluable. 

ACLH and Irrigation Australia Limited have hired an urban based irrigation Industry Development Officer.  The position will extend FOR three years and provide ACLH a dedicated avenue to educate industry and the public about irrigation issues. 

 

Department of Environment and Resource Management

- Water related information from DERM. CLICK HERE 

 

SEQLD Irrigation Futures program

- Supporting industry to improve water efficiency for turf, nursery and flower production.

- Calculating tools for irrigation. CLICK HERE

- Resources for irrigators in SEQLD. CLICK HERE

- Irrigation workshops for SEQLD irrigators. CLICK HERE

 

SEQLD WATER 

- Dam levels for all SEQLD dams.  CLICK HERE

 

Queensland Water Commission (QWC)

- Current water restrictions for SEQLD region. CLICK HERE

- Information on the permenant water conservation measures.  CLICK HERE

 

Smart Approved WaterMark

- Smart Approved WaterMark products for the garden.  CLICK HERE

- Smart Approved WaterMark links to rebates.  CLICK HERE