LANDLINK – July Edition

The July 2020 issue of LANDLINK is now available online!

To access the interesting and informative JULY issue of LANDLINK click HERE, or access individual articles through the links below!

WIRES AND LANDCARE AUSTRALIA AWARD $1.185 MILLION TO 64 GROUPS ACROSS THE COUNTRY IN POST-BUSHFIRE WILDLIFE HABITAT REGENERATION

Launched in April 2020, the WIRES Landcare Australia Wildlife Relief and Recovery Grants is a pioneering alliance between two not-for-profits that have been part of the fabric of local communities for over 30 years.

Made possible due to the unprecedented volume of donations to WIRES from within Australia and around the world following the Black Summer bushfires, this grants program will support wide-ranging regeneration projects focused on restoring habitat impacted by the bushfires.

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LANDCARE AUSTRALIA CEO MESSAGE

Dr Shane Norrish – Landcare Australia CEO

The Landcare Australia CEO video messages talks about how the team at Landcare Australia is getting on with our job of supporting grassroots Landcare groups; and how the new partnership with WIRES is supporting the outstanding work being carried out by Landcare groups and other community groups who are making a solid contribution to the bushfire recovery process.

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BOB HAWKE LANDCARE AWARD NOW OPEN

The Bob Hawke Landcare Award is a prestigious, national award that publicly recognises an individual involved in championing Landcare and inspires others to take action on their own property or through a Landcare group. The award acknowledges a person’s leadership and commitment to Landcare, natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.

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LANDCARE WEEK AUGUST 3-9

Landcare Week is coming up and groups can access the branded campaign templates on the Landcare Australia website to promote their activities. Included in the campaign pack are graphics for social media. Some groups may not be hosting events this year due to COVID-19, but that should not stop you from promoting your projects and thanking volunteers for their support. Get ready to share your Landcare Week story on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn using this hashtag #LandcareWeek.

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INCREASING EFFICIENCY AND RESILIENCE OF FEED AND LAMB PRODUCTION

Winona, Colin Seis’ 840-hectare property, just north of Gulgong in New South Wales is the location for a project aimed at increasing efficiency and resilience of feed and lamb production using drought tolerant native perennial pastures over sown with forage species. Colin runs 4,000 merino sheep for wool, merino lamb and mutton production.

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CAPTURE YOUR CONNECTION THIS LANDCARE WEEK

Landcare Week kicks off on August 3rd, and to tie in with this year’s theme we’re running a competition which could see you winning $500 for your local group. We’re asking you to capture your connection by snapping a photo or taking a video that shows how you connect with the environment in your community.

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BUSHFIRE RECOVERY WEBINAR

Do you live in an area that was recently affected by bushfires? Maybe your group is getting involved in recovery efforts, or you’ve received funding towards project.

In our upcoming webinar you can hear from a Landcare Facilitator heavily involved in the recovery efforts following the 2009 Black Saturday bushfires.

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EXTRA BUSHFIRE HELP FOR PRIMARY PRODUCERS

The Australian Government has announced three new bushfire recovery measures targeting the forestry sector, wine grape producers and apple growers. The latest measures will provide a much-needed boost for hard-hit primary producers in rural areas through an extra $86 million investment.

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Mount Alexander Shire

Round Two – Council Community Grants Program opening soon

Applications are now open for Council’s Community Grants Program. Small Grants of up to $3,000 and Partnership grants up to $10,000 are available to incorporated and not-for-profit community groups and organisations to support local community-based projects and initiatives that align with Council objectives.

The Community Grants Program opens on Monday 20 July 2020 and will close on Monday 10 August 2020 at 4:00pm.For more information on the Community Grants Program and to view the Guidelines please go to https://www.mountalexander.vic.gov.au/CommunityGrants.

Any further queries on the Community Grants Program, please call 5471 1700 or email grants@mountalexander.vic.gov.au.

JUNIOR LANDCARER – July Edition

2020 VICTORIAN JUNIOR LANDCARE AND BIODIVERSITY GRANT APPLY NOW – APPLICATIONS CLOSE 31 JULY

Even with Victorian schools physically closed at the moment, we encourage applications for a Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grant. The grants support biodiversity-focused education activities, some of which can be done virtually, or from student’s homes if necessary.

The Victorian Government is providing over $450,000 in funding for these fantastic grants that are open to Victorian schools, childcare centres, Scouts, Girl Guides and youth groups.

Applications for 2020 Victorian Junior Landcare and Biodiversity Grants of up to $5,000 each are open until 31 July 2020.

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LANDCARE WEEK FOR KIDS

Landcare Week is coming up and Junior Landcare groups can access the branded campaign templates on the Landcare Australia website to promote their activities. Included in the campaign pack are graphics for social media. Some groups may not be hosting events this year due to COVID-19, but that should not stop you from promoting your projects and thanking volunteers for their support. Get ready to share your Landcare Week story on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and LinkedIn using the hashtag #LandcareWeek.

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EDUCATION PROGRAM MANAGER NEWS

To mark the start of the restoration planting following the Clear Range fire south of Canberra in February, recipients of a Landcare Australia Bushfire Recovery Grant 2020 Martin and Sally Hughes decided to allocate a tree for each grandchild.

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CREATING A FROG-FRIENDLY HABITAT

The lack of suitable habitat is a real threat to frogs across Australia. With some research and careful preparation, you can take action and create a frog-friendly habitat on your property, at school or in an area in your local community garden. Explore three new Learning Activities about creating a frog friendly habitat – research, design and construction.

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IMPROVING AN ECOSYSTEM’S SUSTAINABILITY

A remnant of an endangered Grey Box woodland community sits within the grounds of Belair Primary School, located in South Australia’s Mount Lofty Ranges. Rokewood Scrub, became the focus of a school project funded by a Woolworths Junior Landcare Grant. Their aim was to revive and improve the quality of this habitat for as many species as possible.

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