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Vegetation
Macadamia vegetation guide.
Seasonal mowing schedule, fire-break compliance and equipment selection for
Northern Rivers macadamia farms. Written for the wet-season climate that most
orchard playbooks miss.
- Under-tree mowing windows — Dec–Mar wet season cadence
- Groundcover species suited to local rainfall
- NSW RFS fire-break requirements + equipment specs
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Terrain
Slope mowing guide.
How to assess, measure and manage slopes on your property — plus what equipment
holds traction at each angle. Field-tested on Byron hinterland blocks.
- DIY slope measurement — phone clinometer + level method
- Equipment thresholds — by gradient & soil moisture
- Erosion control & terracing for active mowing zones
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Compliance
Fire season prep checklist.
Month-by-month preparation calendar for NSW Rural Fire Service compliance,
with the specific Asset Protection Zone (APZ) measurements that apply to
Northern Rivers acreage.
- APZ inner & outer zone dimensions — by property type
- Month-by-month preparation checklist (Sept–Mar)
- Total Fire Ban day equipment-use rules
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Absentee ownership
Holiday rental maintenance guide.
Mowing schedules, contractor briefs and APZ compliance for absentee acreage
owners running a holiday rental — keeping the grounds guest-ready without
flying in for a site walk.
- Guest-turnover-aligned mowing cadence
- Drop-in contractor brief template (1 page)
- Remote inspection checklist — what to ask for