Landcare & Community News
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Welcome to the October 2019 issue of the Landcare & Community News
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Wild dog and fox baiting taking place now
Greater Sydney Local Land Services are currently working with private and public landholders, councils, Local Aboriginal Land Councils and NSW parks and wildlife to deliver coordinated pest animal control campaigns in the Hawkesbury, Blue Mountains, Macarthur and Central Coast areas. As a result of strong support from local landowners, we have been able to develop and lead broad, integrated wild dog and fox control programs throughout spring. The programs are aimed at reducing pest numbers and impacts on native wildlife and primary production and will run throughout October. Domestic dog owners in these areas are advised to keep their pets restrained during this time. Contact 1300 795 299
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A great new resource!Check out Sydney Nature, a great new resource developed by the NSW Government to showcase the incredible variety of plants and animals across the Greater Sydney region. Sydney Nature also shows practical ways people are helping nature thrive in this city.
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Are you a woman working or volunteering in STEM?The Australian Academy of Science is looking to promote and connect women who work in STEM (science, technology, engineering,maths) across Australia – particularly for career recognition and advancement.Check HERE for more details on how the Australian Academy of Science is looking to promote and connect women in STEM across Australia.
| | Feedback wanted! Cumberland Plain Conservation PlanThe Cumberland Plain Conservation Plan is part of the Government’s commitment to delivering the Western Parkland City and will balance the future needs of the community and protect threatened plants and animals in Western Sydney for the long term. You are invited to complete this survey to help conserve, protect and enhance important biodiversity values and green spaces. Learn more about the Plan using the interactive map. The survey will be open until 2 December 2019.
| | | | GSLN want to hear from you!Greater Sydney Landcare Network are keen to hear from you as they are planning the next four years of Landcare, Bushcare and environmental support for Greater Sydney.Your voice is incredibly important to this process, whether or not you are a member of GSLN, interact with GSLN online or just have a keen interest in the environmental and agricultural pace across Greater Sydney. They're seeking e-feedback from the community, to better understand how you interact with them, and where they should focus their energy and direction for the next four years. | | | | Landcare NSW DonationsAs of 30 July 2019, Landcare NSW became a registered charity with an Australian Taxation Office (ATO) approved Deductible Gift Recipient(DGR) status and has successfully been entered onto the Register of Environmental Organisations. Visit HERE for more details.
| | NSW Landcare and Local Land Services Conference 2019
Have you got your ticket? This year the 2019 NSW Landcare and Local Land Services Conference is being held in Broken Hill from 22-24 October, and will include the NSW Landcare awards.Click HERE to find out more and to book your place.
| | | | We will be bringing you examples of real people doing amazing work on their properties to help protect our local native plants and animals in each issue of the Landcare and Community News. | | Julie and David Spriggs, Wollondilly
Julie and David moved from north-west Sydney to their extensively mowed 2 ha property located in Razorback around 40 years ago. They immediately stopped mowing to help the bush regenerate resulting in regrowth of greybox, red gum and paperbark trees.They also have three pet goats to help keep the weeds down. Regular native fauna visitors to the property include wallabies, echidnas, and many native birds.
| | | | More than 15 years ago Julie and David became involved in the Razorback Environmental Protection Society, which was originally formed as a residents' action group. It has since become a landcare group and renamed Razorback Community Group. Most of the groups' activities include clearing woody weeds such as African Olive and Lantana which is widespread across south-western Sydney, and also planting trees that are endemic to the area. Challenges the group face include steep slopes and snakes in the warmer months. The group has working bees on private properties and public reserves. Although the group hasn't worked on their own property, Julie and David are community-minded and happy to be involved in working bees on other properties for the benefit of the local environment. Julie has recently become the secretary of the Razorback Community Group and posts information on their Facebook group page where you can see the improvement the group has made to the local environment thanks to the work of Julie, David and other Razorback volunteers.
| | How to grow Waratahs and Flannel Flowers - Kariong, 11 OctoberCoordinated by the Australian Plants Society - Central Coast. Visit HERE or contact Pat Carlton on 0458 300 922 for more details. | | | | Seeds for the Future Forum Surry Hills, 8 October Coordinated by Australian Association of Bush Regenerators (AABR).
Visit HERE for full details and to register. | Western Sydney Dry Rainforest Bird Identification Workshop - Razorback, 14 OctoberPresented by Mark Fuller from Avianation and David Warren from Greening Australia. RSVP by 4 October to csullivan@greeningaustralia.org.au or 0447 693 198.
| 2019 NSW Landcare Conference and awards - Broken Hill, 22-24 OctoberNever been to Broken Hill or looking for a good reason to visit again? To find out more click HERE.
| Seed collecting, storage and propagation workshop - Australian Walkabout Wildlife Park, 12 October Coordiated by Ngurra Guril Aboriginal Corporation. Email info@walkaboutpark.com.au for details and to also register.
| | | Mangrove Mountain Country Fair - Central Mangrove, 19 October The Local Land Services Team will have a stall at this event and will provide information and resources on a range of topics including sustainable land management, pest animal and pest plans and much more. Visit HERE for more details.
| NSW Coastal Conference - Crown Plaza Terrigal, 29 October - 1 NovemberVisit HERE for program information and to register.
| Who's living on my my land? - Annangrove, 5 NovemberVisit HERE for more details and to register.
| Who's living on my land? - Central Coast, 13 NovemberVisit HERE for more details and to register.
| | | STATEWIDE AND REGIONAL EVENTSThere are many great statewide and Regional events coming up over the next month. If you would like to stay informed with what is happening around NSW please visit the Landcare NSW Gateway.
| | - The Environmental Trust's Restoration and Rehabilitation Program hosted by the NSW Government is now open and accepting applications for grants up to $100,000 from community and government organisations who wish to develop programs to protect, conserve and restore the natural environment. Applications close Monday 18 November 2019.
- The Communities Environment Program hosted by Australian Department of Environment and Energy is currently accepting applications for grants from $2500 - $20,000 for community led projects that address local environmental priorities. Each federal electorate will receive up to $150,000 in grant funding to support up to 20 on-ground community-led projects in each electorate. IMPORTANT - eligible organisations need to be nominated by a federal Member of Parliament, have an ABN and be an incorporated entity. Applications close 5 pm on 10 October. Visit HERE for grant guidelines, contact HERE to web chat or complete and online enquiry form or call 13 28 46.Check out the electorate map for details about your electorate.
- Greater Sydney Landcare Network is is keen to know if you have an incredible idea or project you're seeking funding for? They are looking to support grant applications for projects on National Parks land - get in contact at clare.vernon@greatersydneylandcare.org.
- Keep an eye on the Wettenhall Environment Trust's Small Environmental Grant Scheme, with four rounds every year. Grants are usually under $10,000 and focus on flora and fauna conservation or threatened mammal conservation. Click HERE for more information,
- The Sunrise Project Small Grants - up to $5,000. Open application process. The focus is on reducing the impact of coal and gas industries on ecosystems.
- Landcare Australia has established 'Fund Landcare', an online fundraising tool for local groups to raise their own funds! You can find more information HERE.
- Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal - 'Tackling the tough times together grants' are always open. These grants helps communities access the resources they need to support one another through the ongoing effects of the drought. Grants of up to $20,000 are now available across drought-affected communities nationally. For more information, click HERE.
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