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South Gippsland
Groups in the South Gippsland Network area
Landcare networks in this area:
South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN)
The South Gippsland Landcare Network (SGLN), through community action, helps to preserve, protect and enhance the environment of South Gippsland. The Landcare community in South Gippsland, along with Government management agencies and local businesses work together to achieve natural resource management outcomes. SGLN was formed in 1995 and today covers 4,000 square kilometres. Within the Network there are 22 Landcare Groups from Nyora to Welshpool and from Mirboo North down to Yanakie. Four of these Groups are situated in the Port Phillip and Westernport Catchment and form the 'Slow the Flow Cluster Group'. These Groups are Mt Lyall, Poowong and District, Loch/Nyora and Triholm.
Landcare groups in this area:
Agnes River District
The Agnes River and District Landcare Group was formed in 1994 and aims to promote the vision of Landcare principles by working towards a sustainable environment with due regard to the diverse nature of landholdings. We seek to preserve and protect remnant vegetation, restore the health of land and waterways, expand wildlife corridors and control weeds and vermin.
Allambee Community
The Allambee Community Landcare Group was formed in 1994 and aims to maintain and improve the ecological status of the area, by weed and feral animal control and revegetation and restoration of indigenous plants and wildlife. We strive to educate ourselves and to welcome new-comers to the area by setting an example.
Allambee South
The Allambee South Landcare Group was formed in the early 1990's, has approximately 23 Landcare member families at present and strives to enhance and protect vegetation within the area and undertake effective Natural Resource Management and sustainable agriculture.
Arawata Landcare
The Arawata Landcare Group was formed in 1997 and has 60+ member families. The Arawata Landcare Group works towards a sustainable and productive environment. This Group strives to encourage the return of flora and fauna through preserving, protecting and regenerating and to engage all new and existing community members.
Fish Creek
The Fish Creek Landcare Group was formed in 1992 and currently this Group has been classified as "Thriving" with more than 60 member families. The Fish Creek Landcare Group strives to provide the whole community with leadership and education for an ecologically sustainable environment through coordination, cooperation and communication.
Foster North
The Foster North Landcare Group was formed in 1990 and strives towards creating an environment that is free of weeds and feral animals and encourages sustainable farming and biodiversity. Motto: "Growing Slow - Growing Strong"
Franklin River
The Franklin River Landcare Group was formed in 1990, has 60 or more member families and strives to enhance catchment health and sustainable biodiversity in a weed and pest free environment
Hallston
Hallston Landcare Group was formed in 1989 and aims to promote sustainable agricultural production to all landowners including foresters. The Group encourages the control of weeds and pests and promotes the protection and enhancement of waterways, remnant vegetation and biodiversity. The Group aims to promote Landcare and encourage participation with the wider Hallston community.
Jindinook
The Jindinook Landcare Group is located around the Meeniyan and Dumbalk areas of South Gippsland (properties surrounding the Jindinook Creek) and was formed in 1999. The Jindinook Landcare Group, through community education, aims to work towards sustainable agriculture with an environmental balance. The Group involves the local community in preserving and enhancing waterways, remnant vegetation, biodiversity and managing soil erosion.
Leongatha North
The Leongatha North Landcare Group was formed in 1999 and aims to provide an avenue for community involvement and social interaction in maintaining Leongatha North as a great place to live. In doing so, we strive to care for our local environment through the planting of trees and the management of weeds and pests.
Mardan - Mirboo North
The Mardan/Mirboo North Landcare Group was formed in 2002 and was recently classified as "thriving" with 34+ very active member families. The Mardan-Mirboo North Landcare Group aims to actively promote Best Practice in restoration of indigenous vegetation, creating a sustainable future with the broader community. Our primary goal is to celebrate planting more trees.
Mt Eccles/ Wild Dog Valley
The Mt Eccles /Wild Dog Valley Landcare Group was formed in 1997 and aims to promote a sustainable and productive environment through education, awareness, and community involvement in Landcare activities for a long-term future.
Nerrena
The Nerrena Landcare Group was formed in 1995 and aims to protect and enhance the natural assets of the area, through action, community participation, education and awareness.
Prom Plains
The Prom Plains Landcare Group was formed in 2001 and strives with on-going funding to be sustainable by enhancing the environment. Our four prioritised issues are; Vegetation Management, Pest and Weed Control, Group and Community Enhancement and Education and Water Quality.
Stony Creek
The Stony Creek Landcare Group was formed in 1994 and works towards improved environmental outcomes for the Stony Creek and surrounding area. The Group and its achievements are promoted throughout the local area. The Group also aims to engage and enducate local community (with a focus on youth) and other organisations working with natural resource management.
Strzelecki
The Strzelecki Group was formed in 1997 and has approximately 20 active members working on Natural Resource Management particularly to revegetate eroded areas and waterways.
Tarwin
The Tarwin Landcare Group was first formed in 1995 with the motto "for the farmers, by the farmers". Now the Group aims to maximise funding into the district for individual on-ground works in working toward sustainability and also communicate and work with the community in its responsibility for pest and animal control.
