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SGLN Network Notes
The latest network notes from the SGLN.
NETWORK NOTES – March 2010 No 2.
Welcome to Kate Williams – New Landcare Project Officer.
Kate Williams commenced work with the Network on Monday as our new Landcare Project Officer.
Kate will be working on our Pest Plant and Animal projects including fox control at Cape Liptrap, willow extension as part of the Weeds of National Significance project, rabbit control in the coastal trip and will be providing executive support to the Community Weeds Taskforce.
It is great to have Kate on board, and she will be based in the Leongatha WGCMA office along with the rest of the Landcare Staff. If you need to contact Kate – her numbers are above or email: katew@wgcma.vic.gov.au
A message from Kate
“Over the past two years I have worked as an Environmental Officer with VicRoads, Metropolitan North West Region. Prior to this I have worked in local government, in a similar position, at Mitchell Shire Council based in Broadford, Victoria. Within these positions I assisted in the delivery of environmental programs and provided extension in the field of natural recourse management. I look forward to working with the South Gippsland community to achieve multiple outcomes that will benefit the Region as a whole”
Revitalisation Grants
The Network has grants of up to $500 for land protection work for landholders joining their local Landcare group before 14th May. The grants are to help our newest members get started on protecting and enhancing their environment – The grants are available for remnant protection, revegetation, waterway protection and weed control. If you know someone who is interested in joining Landcare, get them to contact Jill for more information and join their local group. Email: jillv@wgcma.vic.gov.au
Volunteer Grants Available
The Volunteer Grants Program is one of the best grants programs in Australia, particularly for smaller groups. If your organisation could use $5000 for a project, and who couldn't, please take a look at this fantastic program. Please feel free to pass this on to any community groups that you think may find it useful. I have attached the details to this email rather than a link this time.
Keep Australia Beautiful 2010 Awards Closing Soon
Celebrate and recognise the actions your community has taken to respond to climate change.
The Keep Australia Beautiful Victoria 2010 Awards are closing soon.
The awards reward activities such as reducing waste, preserving heritage, saving energy, conserving water and lots more. They are a great way to recognise and celebrate the everyday actions taken in our communities to improve, maintain and sustain their local environments.
Local government, community groups, schools and Individuals are all encouraged to enter.
Entries for the Sustainable Cities and Clean Beaches Awards have been extended, and now close on 26 March. So get your entries in! Entries for the Tidy Towns - Sustainable Communities Awards close on 9 April.
For more information visit www.sustainability.vic.gov.au/enterkabvawards or phone Joanna Meyer on 03 8626 8750.
Diary Dates
Friday 16th April (Poowong) & Tuesday 22nd April (Foster) – Blackberry Information Sessions.
Blackberry is a Weed of National Significance. It is regarded as one of the worst weeds in Australia because of its invasiveness, potential for spread and economic and environmental impacts. Come along to one of the two sessions, that the South Gippsland Community Weeds Taskforce (CWT) is hosting to learn how to tackle this weed, hearing from experts in different control methods including rust and chemical usage. Go to our website for the flyer and more information.
Saturday 1st May – SGLN Landcare Open Day. A day to showcase the diversity of great work being undertaken by our Landcare members. Three Landcare Award winning properties will be open – Rob & Linda Whitaker (Ararwata), Graeme and Rosemary Trease (Mardan Mirboo North) and Stuart and Veronica Greaves (Nerrena) as well as display at the office about SGLN in general and urban Landcare. A great chance to see what is happening in Landcare. There will be displays at each property from other organisations who work with and support Landcare eg: Gippsdairy, South Gippsland Seedbank, Small Land holder program with DPI.
Yours in Landcare
Belinda, Tony, Jill, Kate and Courtney.
