Landcare

Get involved with Landcare

Landcare groups help build networks of knowledge and expertise to help improve our environment and the sustainability of our farming practices.

Landcare groups across the Mallee CMA region undertake a range of works such as weed removal, planting trees, and rabbit control. Landcare groups also host a range of workshops and community events.

By getting in touch with your local Landcare group, you can be involved in:

Planting trees and native vegetation;
Direct seeding;
Pest plant and animal control;
Joining a committee;
Bookkeeping;
Writing newsletters or creating social media content; and
Many other activities that make a positive different to your local area.

Looking for your local Landcare Facilitator?

Find your local Landcare Facilitator below.

0478 170 765 | southernmalleelandcarenetwork@gmail.com

0428 283 226 | millewalc@outlook.com | Millewa – Carwarp Landcare Group Facebook

0431 459 514 | admin@murrayvillelandcare.au | Murrayville Landcare Group Facebook

0458 922 005 | southeastmalleelandcare@gmail.com | South East Mallee Landcare Network Facebook | Mallee Landcare Group Facebook | malleelandcare.com.au

If you are not sure who is the right person to talk to, get in touch with the Mallee’s Regional Landcare Coordinator Nelson Burand-Hicks via phone 0427 540 468 or email Nelson.Burand-Hicks@malleecma.com.au.

More information

Visit the Victorian Landcare website to find a Landcare group near you in the Mallee CMA region.
Get the Victorian Landcare Magazine, on the Victorian Landcare website.

Regional Landcare Coordinator

The Regional Landcare Coordinator (RLC) is based with the Mallee CMA and delivers the Victorian Landcare Grants across the region. The Victorian Landcare Grants support Landcare and environmental volunteer groups and networks with funding for on-ground works, education and capacity building projects that protect and restore our land and natural environment.

The RLC also provides:

Strategic advice and advocacy of Landcare programs in the Mallee CMA region; and
Support to Landcare Facilitators across the Mallee.

To contact the Regional Landcare Coordinator, please get in contact with:

Nelson Burand-Hicks
Mallee CMA
Region Landcare Coordinator
M: 0427 540 468
E: Nelson.Burand-Hicks@malleecma.com.au

Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator

A Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator (SAF) is also based with the Mallee CMA and plays a crucial role in supporting the transition to sustainable agricultural practices. The Mallee SAF is one of 54 across Australia that helps to connect stakeholders, share information, and facilitate partnerships to achieve climate-smart and sustainable agriculture outcomes.

To contact the Mallee SAF, please get in touch with:

Cameron Flowers
Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator
M: 0427 509 663
E: Cameron.Flowers@malleecma.com.au