A total of $291,000 has been given to 23 catchment area projects through the Victorian Government Landcare Grants.
Goulburn Broken CMA Regional Landcare coordinator Kerstie Lee congratulated the recipients of the 2025 grants.
“The Goulburn Broken catchment is fortunate to have many dedicated Landcare professionals and volunteers who are committed to protecting and restoring the natural landscape, so it’s fantastic their work has been supported in this way,” Ms Lee said.
“The Upper Goulburn Landcare Network and the Longwood East Landcare Group each received nearly $20,000 to raise awareness of koala habitat and increase the number of native plants in the landscape that koalas need for food and shelter.
“The Longwood Plains Conservation Management Network will host a year-long bioblitz citizen science project which will involve community members participating in night surveys, bird counts, botanical surveys and reptile and insect observations.
“The Euroa Arboretum will lead grassland restoration, with the support of Merton Landcare Group and the Taungurung Traditional Owners, to release the endangered Matchstick Grasshopper back into its habitat.”
Ms Lee said the Victorian Landcare Grants deliver lasting benefits to the environment with funding that would enable Landcare groups to restore and protect vital habitats and waterways and grow strong, connected communities who will continue to care for the land for generations to come.
The Gecko CLaN Landcare Network gets $5720 for their NE Regional Youth Landcare Program, through the Benalla Rural City.
Creightons Creek Landcare will get $1790 for a nest box pole camera through Strathbogie Shire.
The Warrenbayne Boho Land Protection Group will receive $7577 for farm planning and social engagement.
To learn more about your local community natural resource management/Landcare group visit, https://tinyurl.com/5f5u54jy
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