The North Central catchment is the only one in Victoria to be chosen for the Enhancing Remnant Vegetation Pilot.
The pilot is a key part of the Federal Government’s $66.1 million Agriculture Biodiversity Stewardship Package.
North Central CMA environmental assets program manager Nicole Bullen said the pilot was a great chance for local farmers to get in early and take advantage of the benefits.
“A lot of farmers in our region are also environmental stewards, and this program rewards and encourages that,” she said.
“Under the pilot project, farmers can apply for funding for activities that help them care for remnant native vegetation on their properties, including activities such as fencing installation, weeding, pest control and replanting.
“North Central CMA can help by providing local advice to applicants to ensure these important patches of native vegetation are protected for generations to come.”
Ms Bullen said on-farm native vegetation was an important part of protecting catchment health.
“The North Central CMA works at a landscape level with a range of community members and partners to deliver lasting change,” she said.
“And sustainably managed land doesn’t just help farmers and their stock. It also improves the health of the broader catchment.
“A lot of things people do on their land can impact, for good or bad, the health of local waterways.”
Applications close at 5pm on October 27. Details about the pilot, including eligibility, pricing and application guides, can be found at: www.agriculture.gov.au/agriculturestewardship
If you want to know more about the project, email agstewardship@awe.gov.au or call 1800 329 055.
