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The Jack and Albert Riparian Restoration Project (JARR Project)
This is a Project initially developed by the Madalya and Albert River Landcare Groups back in 2005. It's a coordinated approach to improve the health of the Jack and Albert Catchment, and to therefore also improve the water quality entering Nooramunga Marine and Coastal Park in Corner Inlet. A JARR Meeting was held in January 2008, with all Project Partners attending to refresh the Project, and to see where we can head from here. Project Partners are: Madalya Landcare Group, Albert River Landcare Group, Binginwarri Landcare Group, Wonyip Landcare Group, HVP, WGCMA Yarram, DPI Nutrient Extension, Parks Victoria, South Gippsland Waterwatch and YYLN.
Woodside Beach Rehabilitation Project
YYLN and the Woodside Beach Surf Life Saving Club have been actively working together to undertake a small rehabilitation project on one of the main access tracks to the Beach, and the sand dunes that adjoin it. Also liaising with the Wellington Shire and Coastcare, the Club has been successful in receiving Coastcare funding to undertake the Project. Due to begin in May 2008, the construction work will be undertaken by East Vic Workforce, and will involve the construction of a viewing platform, fencing of the track, and improving the track surface. The planting of over 200 indigenous plants will commence at the end of winter 2008, and will be coordinated by YYLN. If you would like to be involved in the tree planting, please contact Gaby Mitchell on: 5182 5073.
Landcare Declares War on Boxthorn
YYLN has recenlty accessed funding to target the increasing amount of African Boxthorn prevalent in our region. Our approach is to offer a cash incentive / reimbursement to landowners who undertake boxthorn eradication work. Such works cover physical removal via excavation contractors, and chemical and spraying contractors. Reimbursement of up to 50% of costs can be provided. This money will only be available for 2008, so we encourage all landowners with boxthorn issues to apply. To obtain information about accessing the funding, please contact the YYLN PPA Officer on: 5182 5073 before commencing work, so all cases can be documented.
Yarram Salinity Remediation Program
Funded by the New Generation Grants, this Program aims to help landholders manage and remediate dryland salinity. Dryland salinity issues affect properties throughout the Port Albert Salinity Management Area, from Hedley to Seaspray. It occurs on land not subject to irrigation and can severely reduce farm productivity. 15 landholders are involved in the Program, and in March 2008, a salinity remediation farm tour was run by YYLN for key stakeholders, visiting three of the participating properties between Seaspray and Alberton. If you would like more information on the Program, please contact the YYLN Salinity Officer on: 5182 5073.
