The Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (DAWE) has announced that the second five-year review of the National Landcare Program is open for public consultation.
Minister for Agriculture and Northern Australia, David Littleproud said the Review was an important opportunity for anyone interested in Landcare to help shape the future of the Program.
“When it comes to delivering on-ground activities that help improve our soil, water and biodiversity, Landcare is one of the best tools we have,” Mr Littleproud said.
“The National Landcare Program has been pivotal in improving how farmers and other land managers look after their land, and this Review provides an opportunity for all stakeholders to tell us what works, what doesn’t and where it can be improved.”
Minister for the Environment, Sussan Ley said Landcare brought communities, land managers and Traditional Owners together to make crucial contributions to the environment.
“As a former secretary of my local Landcare group, I know first-hand how passionate people are about getting on the ground to remove invasive weeds, tackle feral pest control, create refuges for native species and protect local waterways,” Ms Ley said.
She said the Program protected and conserved water, soil, plants, animals and ecosystems, and supported the productive and sustainable use of these valuable resources.
Ms Ley said the Review would examine the effectiveness of the Program in delivering sustainable agriculture, environmental biodiversity and broader community outcomes, and would consider design options for the next phase of the Program.
The consultation process closes on 15 October and the Review will present its findings and recommendations to the Government in November.
Further information about the Phase 2 Review can be accessed at this PS News link.
