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The number of Landcare groups continues to grow and we have over 180 Landcare and natural resource management groups within the north central catchment.
The future health of our environment is in the hands of the regional community - people who farm the land, live in the towns, manage natural resources, attend local schools or volunteer their time and energy for a better environment.
The region needs strong and effective networks and partnerships to successfully engage the community in decision-making and to address natural resource management issues.
Landcare is a community-based approach to addressing environmental problems and the long-term viability of agricultural production. It is about productivity, partnership, participation and people.
Successful Caring for Country Applications - 18/8/2008
Three local community groups have been successful in obtaining grants under 'Caring for Country - Sustainable Practices' (formerly National Landcare Programme). The successful applicants are:
| Project | Group | Funding |
| Northern Poultry Bio-Waste: Testing and Trailling Soil Enhancement Co-Products | Loddon Shire Council | $90,000 |
| Sustainable Soil Management in the Mid-Loddon | Mid-Loddon Sub-Catchment Management Group | $120,000 |
| A Community Based Response to Realising Sustainable Agriculture in Northern Victoria | Northern United Forestry Group | $100,000 |
Second Generation Landcare Grants - Now OPEN August 2008
The Second Generation Landcare Grants Program is one of a number of strategic programs from DSE's Landcare and Sustainable Landscapes Branch which aims to improve stewardship of Victoria's rural landscape. In 2008/09, the Victorian Landcare Program will again make available State government funding through the SGLG for community projects with a deliberate emphasis on "strengthening and building the capacity of the community to undertake Natural Resource Management". Continued investment in the SGLG program will help to meet future economic, environmental and social challenges and ultimately achieve the vision for Landcare in Victoria of Healthy Landscapes - Sustainable Communities.
Grant guidelines and application forms are available by clicking on the the links below:
- Applicaiton Guidelines
- Major Integrated Works Grant Application Forms
- Promotional and Educational Grant Application Form
- Group Maintenance Grant Application Form
For information on how you can get involved in Landcare or to find out where your nearest Landcare group is in the north central region, please contact:
Regional Landcare Coordinator
p: 03 5448 7124
e: info@nccma.vic.gov.au
Useful Websites
- Landcare Victoria Website
- Landcare Australia Website
- Ensuring affordable insurance for Community Groups
- Australian Government Grants Link - Provides information and details on Commonwealth funding opportunities for community groups.