The Molonglo Catchment Group regards the Burra sub-catchment area as particularly significant as it feeds water into the Queanbeyan and Murrumbidgee systems and, due to soil types and hydrogeological landscapes, is very subject to erosion.  Erosion from the Burra area can lead to significant siltation problems in the downstream river systems, besides destroying the amenity of the area itself.  Soil erosion has, historically, been a significant problem in the Burra sub-catchment area.  A Land Management Framework for the area has been developed for the Burra area by, among others, the NSW Department of Primary Industries and has been published as the

Burra Landscape Management Plan

It is available for download by clicking the above link, or clicking here (a PDF file of 80 pages, opens in a new window).  The Plan is very detailed and includes a number of maps and tables showing recommended management practices for the area.  It builds on historical learnings and past investments in the Burra landscape, and uses experiences from the Molonglo Catchment Group in assisting 85 local landholders in managing their land and remediating soil erosion.

The Management Plan can be used by finding your property location on the maps and then using the charts to understand risks and to guide land remediation and management.