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Upper Goulburn
Groups in the Upper Goulburn area
Landcare networks in this area:
Sunday Creek/Sugarloaf Subcatchment
The Sunday Creek/Sugarloaf Subcatchment group is a cooperative of four landcare groups: Glenaroua Land Management Group, Nulla Vale Pyalong West Landcare Group, Sunday Creek/Dry Creek Landcare Group and Willowmavin Landcare Group. The Group operates a gorse control and riparian revegetation program with funding through the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority.
Up2Us Landcare Alliance
Up2Us Landcare Alliance was established in 2008 as a locally based network within the Mansfield Shire to better engage the community in local Landcare and environmental initiatives. Up2Us employs a Landcare Coordinator part-time to manage larger projects and assist member groups coordinate their activities.
Upper Goulburn Landcare Network
The Upper Goulburn Landcare Network (UGLN) is a collective of 14 landcare/land management groups in the Murrindindi Shire area, North-East Victoria. Groups that receive support from the UGLN include: Strath Creek, Kinglake, Flowerdale, Yea River (incl. Murrindindi), Cerberus Creek (Buxton), Molesworth, UT Creek (near Alexandra), Merton, Home Ck-Spring Ck (Yarck & Fawcett districts), Murrindindi Climate Network, Eildon Landcare, Yellow Ck-Dairy Ck (near Yea), East Killingworth and Ancona.
Landcare groups in this area:
Ancona Valley
Ancona Valley was one of the first Landcare groups in the Mansfield District to form (1989). They have been responsible for organising a vast array of projects focusing on increasing the water quality in the Ancona Valley catchment.
Bonnie Doon Landcare group
A new Landcare group has been formed in the Mansfield Shire. The Bonnie Doon Landcare group has been officailly started, complimenting the other four Landcare groups active in the shire. Encompassing Maindample, Glen creek, Dry creek, Maintongoon, and Woodfield; the group will be planning a number of Landcare related activities for the area over the coming months.
Dabyminga Catchment Cooperative
Dabyminga Catchment Cooperative (DCC) is the operational group for two Landcare Groups - Reedy Creek Landcare Group and Tallarook Landcare Group. The group is made up of landholders in the Reedy Creek/Dabyminga Creek Catchments, from the forests of Mount Disappointment and the Tallarook Ranges through to the Goulburn River near Tallarook. The Cooperative meets every two months at Tallarook. Projects include Paterson's Curse Control, establishment of the Tallarook Arboretum, protection of Tyaak Flora Reserve, weed removal and revegetation along Reedy Creek, and more. DCC currently holds State Government funds for subsidising the cost of herbicides used to control priority weeds in the Dabyminga catchment area. Priority weeds include: Gorse, Blackberry and Serrated Tussock.
Delatite Landcare Group
We have a membership of landholders from around 50 local properties, with a Committee of ten which initiates and coordinates Landcare activities. We are a member of the Up2Us Alliance, the umbrella environmental organisation of the Mansfield area. We are assisted in our projects by the coordinator, Melanie Haddow.
Flowerdale
Flowerdale is a junior Landcare Group run with the Flowerdale Primary School. Projects include tree planting for local bird species and Active Kids
Ford Creek Landcare Group
One of the first four Landcare groups to form in the Mansfield District (1989), Ford Creek Landcare's keynote project was 'Taking Stock, A catchment management strategy for the Ford Creek'.
Friends of Mansfield Mullum Wetlands Inc
A small committee that, in partnership with Mansfield Shire Council, maintains and drives projects for the Mansfield Mullum Wetlands.
Glenaroua Land Management Group
Glenaroua Land Management Group Inc. (GLMG) is one of the original Landcare Groups in the region (formed: July 1988). It is based in the lower catchments of Mollisons, Kurkuruc and Sunday Creeks, to where they join as Sugarloaf Creek before entering the Goulburn River. The Group also encompasses the upper catchment of the tributaries of Majors Creek south of the Puckapunyal. The Group has several projects involving protection and restoration of the land, particularly the steep Pyalong Hills. The Group works with Manningham Rotary Club on a special project to revegetate the hills: seed collected locally is grown in the Rotary Club's green house and planted onto hill sites in a single planting day that attracts over 150 members of Rotary Clubs across Melbourne. GLMG currently holds State Government funds for subsidising the cost of herbicides used to control priority weeds in the Dabyminga catchment area. Priority weeds include: Gorse, Blackberry and Serrated Tussock. Meetings are held on the third Thursday of February, May, August (AGM) and November at the Glenaroua Fire Shed.
Highlands
Set perched atop the misty mountain ridges between Avenel and Yea, Highlands Landcare group epitomises the spirit of community. With a strong social chapter, and commitment to integrated sustinable weed management for the protection of our beautiful bounding bushlands, Highlands Landcare has a great reputation. In particular it's annual Blackberry Saturday's are renowned, where Highlands Landcare members assist other Landcare groups around the region and state in managing their blackberries, in exchange for a friendly cricket match and BBQ afterwards! Recent 'Getting Bogged' field day attracted over 75 people interested in learning more about the ecology of our unique bogs. Ecology Australia botanists located the largest sub- alpine sphagnum moss wetland in Victoria in Highlands during recent surveys as well as many rare bog plants. Meet monthly at the Highlands Hall. Check the community notice board at the hall and Highlander Newsletter for events and notices.
Home Creek Spring Creek
Nestled in the foothills between Mount Prospect and Mount Budd, the Home Creek Spring Creek Landcare Group is committed to land management for a sustainable future. Recent projects include a Bat Day, Weed Management on roadsides, Sustainable Farming and Native Grasses days and revegetating the hill country. The group is very keen for your input, so become a member, receive a copy of their Newsletter "The Overlander" and GET INVOLVED!
Howqua Valley
Howqua Valley Landcare group has been established for more than ten years. Members of the group include permanent and absentee landholders owning properties in the Valley.They have been working to maintain the integrity of the local environment and heritage listed waterway in order to ensure visitors and local residents enjoy the many benefits the Howqua Valley has to offer.
Hughes Creek
Landcare Area covering the lower reaches of the Hughes Creek Catchment from Tarcombe , Bungle Boori through to the Hume Highway at Avenel. Home of the endangered macquarie perch .
Kinglake
The Kinglake Landcare Group is a great, friendly, local group. We priotise working to make the local area a better landscape for the future. Join us on any of our activities - keep your eyes on this site to keep updated.
Mansfield Environment and Climate Action Group
Mansfield Environment and Climate Action (MECA) was established in 2007 as a not for profit apolitical organisation to act as a community voice for influencing policy at all levels of government and to identify local actions to reduce our carbon footprint.
Merton Landcare
With a long history of community activities and development of local features such as the cemetery and railway walk, Merton LCG is a friendly and active group always looking for new members.
Nulla Vale Pyalong West
Nulla Vale Pyalong West Landcare Group is based in the granite country of the Cobaw Ranges west of Pyalong.
South West Goulburn Landcare
South West Goulburn Landcare is an informal grouping of the six Landcare Groups operating in the catchments of the creeks running from the Great Dividing Range to the Goulburn River near Seymour. The Group acts acts as the Steering Committee for the employment of the South West Goulburn Landcare Coordinator, with support from representatives from the Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority, Department of Primary Industries and Mitchell Shire Council.
Strath Creek
Strath Creek Landcare Group prides itself on being fully self-funded, with an allocation always made for a BBQ lunch and a bit of vino after a hard days tree-planting. The focus of the group is revegetation of the King Parrot Creek, with members assisting other members with fencing, spraying and planting. As part of this project, they have started a bird monitoring committee to highlight the importance of shrubby understorey in revegetation projects. Members get a wonderful sense of community as well as a local icon restored to its natural condition. The group has 63 members and growing.
Sunday Creek/Dry Creek Landcare Group
Sunday Creek/Dry Creek Landcare Group is based in the catchments of the two creeks before they join at Broadford. These catchments are east of Kilmore and downstream from Mount Disappointment. The Group meets every two months.
Tallarook Landcare Group
Tallarook Landcare Group is a sub-group of Dabyminga Catchment Cooperative. Most members have land in the Dabyminga catchment from the gorge off Davis Road through Tallarook to the Goulburn River. Some have land along Mill Creek further east and along the Upper Goulburn Road. See Dabyminga Catchment Cooperative for more information.
Upper Broken River Landcare Group
One of the first four Landcare Groups to form in the early 1990's Mansfield District, Upper Broken River Landcare have undertaken extensive revegetation of the Upper Broken River catchment waterways.
Upper Hughes Creek
Landcare group covering the Upper Hughes Creek areas of Ruffy , Caveat & Terrip . Meets at the Terrip Rec Ground Hall twice yearly in conjunction with the Hughes Creek Catchment Collaborative. Granite tableland country with unique perched boggy wetlands and a healthy koala population. Assists all landholders with rabbit control - subsidized warren ripping and harbour removal with an excavator , weed control - subidized herbicide and revegetation projects - local plants grown annually by treeproject . Equipment for hire : 2 trailer mounted spray units , tree planting equipment .
Whiteheads Creek
Founded in 1986 Whiteheads Creek Landcare is one of the state oldest groups. Main projects in the past were soil erosion and salinity. Projects have covered tree plantations in recharge and discharge areas. Pasture establishment in saline areas. Salinity Trail and Watertable monitoring bores. Current projects include understorey restoration , wildlife corridors and treeplanting with the Murray Darling Rescue Scouts. The Rabbit Buster program offers assistance for with rabbit control. All landholders can apply for subsidized herbicide to control target weeds - gorse , blackberry , patto , chilean needle grass and bridal creeper . Meet held bi-monthly at the Whiteheads Creek Hall . Check the community notice board at the Fire Shed for meeting dates coming events.
Willowmavin Landcare
Willowmavin Landcare Group is based on the volcanic plains west of Kilmore and in the upper tributaries of Kurkuruc Creek. The group meets on the first Monday of the month except January at Willowmavin Primary School.
Yea River Catchment
The Yea River Catchment Landcare Goup is a large Group that has diverse interests and activities. On-going projects include the Farm Walk Series and the Ferals Project. The Group is looking towards a coordinated revegetation project along the Yea and Murrindindi Rivers, so if you are keen to get involved, please let us know
Yellow Creek / Dairy Creek
The Yellow Creek-Dairy Creek Group was formed 10 years ago to combat Paterson's Curse in the district. It has since evolved into a dynamic, family oriented group looking at broader environmental issues. Click here for Big Tree Competition Results.
