Loddon Vale Landcare Group News

The Loddon Vale Landcare Group gathered at Durham Ox by the Serpentine Creek on the 25th of March, 2012. The site will be the future location of a fishing platform, a current project of the group that will open in September. The site is to be rented and managed by the group from the Crown.

Lawrie Maxted speaks to the Loddon Vale Landcare Group

Lawrie Maxted talked about the site, the popular use by the community and a recent visit by the Wycheproof Probus group. Averil Harris spoke about the fishing platform project in detail, including the agencies that have been contacted and the many collaborators that have been required on the project since it was floated 12 months ago. Those present discussed the construction and design of an information booth for the site. Anthony Gallacher, the new landcare facilitator for the Loddon Plains Landcare Network introduced himself and spoke about the network, his role and the community workshops planned for the beginning of May. 

The site of the proposed fishing platform outlined in white.

There is a great deal of enthusiasm in the community in response to the construction of the fishing platform. The group enjoyed lunch together and the surrounds of the Serpentine Creek.

Article & photos: Anthony Gallacher

Loddon Plains Landcare Network Community Workshop Series

Loddon Plains Landcare Network invites all interested community members to attend one of three Landcare Workshops.
The workshops will run as follows:
Workshop 1 Wedderburn Community Centre, May 2nd
Workshop 2 Serpentine Bowling Club, May 9th
Workshop 3 Dingee, East Loddon P-12 College, May 16th
7.00 pm
Supper provided

7.30 pm
Welcome
Laurie Maxted, President, Loddon Plains Landcare Network

7.35 pm
GOANNA Project
Local groups and the blueprint for landscape restoration across the Loddon Plains
Anthony Gallacher, Landcare Facilitator, Loddon Plains Landcare Network

8.10 pm
Victorian 2012 Landcare Grants
A funding opportunity
Jodie Odgers, Regional Landcare Coordinator, North Central CMA

8.35 pm
2012-18 Regional Catchment Strategy
Regional priorities and your local patch
North Central CMA representative

9.00 pm
Close

For catering purposes please RSVP to Anthony Gallacher by the Friday before each event, by phone 5446 9249, moblie 0447 095 501 or email anthony.gallacher@gmail.com.

New Landcare Facilitator for the Loddon Plains Landcare Network

The Loddon Plains Landcare Network (LPLN) recently received funding from the Victorian Government’s Local Landcare Facilitator Initiative to contribute to the salary of a facilitator for the Network. After the process of receiving applications and conducting interviews the LPLN selected their new Landcare Facilitator at the end of February 2012.

The Loddon Plains Landcare Network is happy to announce that Anthony Gallacher has commenced in his role as the new Landcare Facilitator. Anthony brings to his role a scientific background in conservation and environmental science. He also brings substantial volunteer experience from his time with the Australian Youth Climate Coalition.

Anthony will be assisting the 14 member groups of the LPLN in developing and implementing projects that enhance the natural resources within the network area. This will include helping with strategic planning, funding applications, sourcing relevant information and promoting the work of the network and member groups.

Anthony is currently working on completing the biodiversity “Blueprint for Action” and helping to organise a series of community workshops for the network in early May.

If you’d like find out more about the network or Landcare contact Anthony by email at anthony.gallacher@gmail.com or phone (03) 5446 9249.

This is a link to the Wedderburn Conservation Management Network Blogspot

This is a link to the Wedderburn Conservation Management Network Blogspot