Looking for landholders
Project leaders are continuing to seek landholders along the Wimmera River between Dimboola and Lake Hindmarsh to be involved in a major revegetation and pest-eradication project.
Hindmarsh Landcare Network and Parks Victoria are working on a Wimmera River Revegetation Project, designed to improve environmental circumstances along the waterway.
Hindmarsh Landcare Network is in charge of revegetation and Parks Victoria is tackling pests and weeds for the project, earmarked for 2021.
Kaniva District Landcare Facilitator Rommi Crouch said landholder participation was crucial for the overall success of the funded project.
“The aim of the project is to protect and enhance biodiversity values by revegetating and controlling pests and weeds along the Wimmera River and its surroundings,” she said.
“We are interested in any landscape from degraded, unproductive ground, salt scalds, riparian strips or remnant woodlands.
“Landholders can be assured their land is in capable hands to achieve successful results. Revegetating and enhancing the environment can have many benefits for productivity and the environment.
“Established revegetation can provide extra shelter for stock, prevent erosion and waterlogging problems, improve soil structure, increase farm aesthetics, encourage the return of beneficial invertebrates, native wildlife and plant pollinators.”
The project is in response to a State Government commitment to ‘Protecting Victoria’s Environment – Biodiversity 2037’.
Ms Crouch said landowners could join or find out more by calling her on 0474 227 166 or email rc.kanivalandcare@gmail.com.