Tasmanian Landcare Association
July E-News
National Landcare Awards – The National Awards were held in Canberra last month. Congratulations to the Little Swanport Catchment Management Plan Implementation Committee – national winner of the Toshiba Community Group Award and to the Huon Valley Council - national winner of the Local Government Landcare Partnerships Award. Read about the award winners at http://svc009.wic050p.server-web.com/nationalawards2010/ and look out for an article on the Tasmanian national winners in the next TLCA newsletter. Congratulations to all our state winners for their outstanding work, and thank you to all community Landcare supporters!
National Landcare Framework - The draft Framework for Australian Landcare can now be viewed online. Feedback is being requested by 30 July. Tell the TLCA what you think by e-mailing executive.officer@taslandcare.org.au – or post comments online.
http://www.daff.gov.au/natural-resources/landcare/the_australian_landcare_framework
Group action planning workshops – delivered free of charge by the TLCA staff. Register your interest today. Contact Margie Jenkin, Executive Officer, TLCA on 6234 7117 or e-mail executive.officer@taslandcare.org.au
The Community Achievement Awards - The state-wide search has now begun for our outstanding, inspirational and high achieving individuals, volunteers, businesses, achievers with a disability, Primary Industries, environmental initiatives and community groups who are involved in serving their community and making our State a better place to live. Nominate, or nominate someone you know that deserves recognition for their commitment and community contribution. Categories include:
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Tamar Valley Dairy Business Enterprise Award
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Franklin Press Events and Tourism Award
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Volunteering Tasmania Volunteering Award
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MAIB Disability Achievement Award
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Nyrstar Environment and Sustainability Award
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Qew Orchards Outstanding Achiever Award
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Angove Family Winemakers Primary Industries and Agricultural Award
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Kleenheat Gas Community of the Year Award
Nominations close Tuesday 27th July 2010 and winners will be announced at a Gala Awards Presentation Dinner to be held on Saturday 9th October at the Hotel Grand Chancellor in Hobart. For more information contact the Awards office on 1300 556 265 email: caa@awardsaustralia.com or via http://www.awardsaustralia.com/CAA_tas.html
Southern Coastcare Association of Tasmania Strategic Planning – SCAT is embarking on a strategic planning exercise to help define future core business and aspirations, and refine goals.Fill out a survey online at http://www.scat.org.au/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=54:new-latest-news&catid=6:general
Your feedback will help define where SCAT should aim to be in the future and how they get there. For more information contact SCAT Administration Officer James Burke at admin@scat.org.au or 0447 003 540.
The Draft Natural Resource Management Strategy for Southern Tasmania 2010-2015 comment period has been extended. NRM South invites individuals and organisations with an interest in natural resource management to provide comment. Download a copy from the NRM South website or request a hard copy (limited numbers).
All submissions must be received by close of business Friday 18 June 2010. Contact admin@nrmsouth.org.au or 6221 6111 for more information.
Grants
2010 Landcare Assistance Program (LAP) Grants are still available but be quick! If your group pays for its own insurance you can apply for $400. If you don’t pay for your own insurance you can apply for $250. Groups must be a TLCA member, and have acquitted previous LAP funding. Application forms online at http://www.taslandcare.org.au/grants.html
Tasmanian Landcaring Grants announced – congratulations to the applicants who received funding through Round One. Just over $200,000 has been made available for projects that address national Caring for Our Country targets. Round two of the program will open on 16 August, 2010. Potential applicants are invited to contact Project Manager, Alan Barton on 0428 222 816 or 6234 7117 or projectmanager@taslandcare.org.au or Peter Stronach on 0488 404 061 projectofficer@taslandcare.org.au for more information. Feedback is also available to applicants that were not successful in round one. The Tasmanian Landcaring Grants is delivered by Tasmanian Landcare Association in partnership with Wildcare Inc., through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country initiative.
Tas Landcare Fund Grants
Round 12 will be open at the end of July. See www.taslandcare.org.au for details.
Cradle Coast NRM Natural Connections Grants – An incentive program for biodiversity conservation in the Cradle Coast NRM region. Community groups and land managers are invited to apply. Grants are available ranging from $5,000 to $25,000 for projects that protect threatened species and/or ecological communities. Projects undertaken via this program will need to be completed by 30 June 2011. Refer to the Natural Connections Application Form and Program Guidelines available at www.cradlecoastnrm.com for eligibility details and application instructions. For more information contact Alison Dugand, Biodiversity Coordinator at Cradle Coast NRM, on 6431 6285 or email adugand@cradlecoast.com. Applications are open until 9 July 2010.
Farm Ready Reimbursement Grants
If you are a primary producer or indigenous land manager you can get reimbursed for approved training courses (completed prior to 30 May 2012) that improve capacity to adapt to climate change and increase self reliance and preparedness. See www.farmready.gov.au for information and application forms.
2010-11 Community Action Grants - The Australian Government has announced up to $8 million in additional funds to help community groups protect the environment and support sustainable farming through its 2010-11 Caring for our Country Community Action Grants program. Apply for grants of $5000 to $20 000 to help your group take action to protect and revitalise the Australian landscape. The applicant guidelines and application form will be available from the Caring for our Country website at www.nrm.gov.au or by calling 1800 552 008 from Tuesday 6 July 2010. Applications close 5pm (AEST) Tuesday 31 August 2010.
Tasmanian Food Security Fund - Up to $500 000 is now available to establish innovative responses across the State that will improve Tasmanians’ access to a supply of food that is sufficient, reliable, nutritious, safe, affordable and sustainable. The Tasmanian Government and the Tasmanian Food Security Council are seeking proposals, up to the value of $250 000, from individual and coalitions of organisations across community, government and business.
See www.tenders.tas.gov.au for more information or contact the Community Nutrition Unit, Level 3/25 Argyle Street, Hobart, ph: 6222 7222 or email community.nutrition@dhhs.tas.gov.au An information session will be held in Hobart on Thursday 8 July 2010 from 2-4pm and be video linked to Launceston, Devonport and Burnie. Register for the session by 6 July 2010 by contacting the Social Inclusion Unit on 6232 7093 or by emailing siu@dpac.tas.gov.au Applications close 2 September 2010.
Tasmanian Landcaring Grants and Field Day
Under a beautiful bright blue sky and with a happy group of supporters, the Tasmanian Landcaring Grants were officially launched by Tasmanian Landcare Association.
The Tasmanian Landcaring Grants program is a new funding opportunity offered by the Tasmanian Landcare Association (TLCA) and Wildcare Inc through the Australian Government’s Caring for Our Country initiative. Up to $20,000 will be available for landcaring projects that deliver on national targets and provide benefits to local communities and the environment.
Frogmore Creek Vineyard was the perfect place to host the launch. Tony Scherer, owner of the Frogmore Creek Vineyard was more than happy to host the launch, despite the hive of activity by pickers, as this year’s vintage is harvested. Tony and the vineyard manager Jennifer Doyle have been very active in developing a sustainable approach to the operation and are close to realising the vision of organically based management that avoids the use of artificial chemicals for managing pests and diseases.
President of the Tasmanian Landcare Association, Lyndley Chopping, felt it was very appropriate to promote and foster the great work that Tony and Jennifer are doing as it so clearly demonstrates the landcare approach to managing our natural environment whilst being a successful rural producer. Thanks to Frogmore Creek Vineyard for hosting us!
Images courtesy of Leah Page
School children from Richmond and Risdon Vale Primary Schools also participated in the launch. Margie Jenkin, Executive Officer Tasmanian Landcare Association, said ‘how fantastic it was to see such enthusiasm in the local community particularly the young students’. Students of Richmond primary have built up quite a connection with the Frogmore Creek Vineyard and its environment by conducting water quality and frog monitoring activities.
Alan Barton, Project Manager for the grants, said ‘these grants provide a great opportunity for TLCA to support local care groups and landcare individuals in undertaking their valuable on ground activities. Click here for more information about the grants.
Tasmanian Landcare Fund Round 11 Winners
Congratulations to successful applicants in round 11 of the Tasmanian Landcare Fund (TLF). This was a well subscribed, open round, limited to the northern region. Over $53,000 has been rolled out in round 11 to progress important Landcare projects on private and public land.
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Tasmanian Conservation Trust - Outer Furneaux Islands boxthorn control – maintenance - $2,909
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West Tamar Landcare Group - Restoration of riparian habitat in the Supply River Catchment - $9,750
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Launceston Field Naturalists - Revegetation of the upper portion of Skemps Creek - $5,349
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Greens Beach Landcare Group - Greens Beach Foreshore Restoration – stage 2 - $8,318
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Perth – Evandale Landcare Association – Riparian rejuvenation of the South Esk River at ‘Woodhall’ - $3,360
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East Tamar Landcare Group - Pipers River Weeds of National Significance (WONS) control - $5,500
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Philip and Lucy Headlam – Fencing off remnant vegetation at Oakbank - $6,716
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Quenton Higgs - Liffey riparian remediation - $3,529
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Warwick and Helen Morgan - Native revegetation at Glenford Farm - $895
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John Taylor - Improve soil quality, planting of pasture and salt bush, drainage works and fencing at Winton - $2,632
- John and Wendy Gee – Regeneration of the red ground bush, Cluan Homestead - $4,520
Our thanks to all applicants, and to the TLF Project Assessment Committee.
NEWSLETTER
NEWS
During 2010, the TLCA will be assisting care groups in their action planning. These are opportunities to clarify the direction of your group - what you want to do and how you can make it happen. Perhaps your group would like to update an existing plan. Get in touch with the TLCA today to register your interest in an action planning session. Contact Margie Jenkin, Executive Officer, TLCA on 6234 7117 or e-mail executive.officer@taslandcare.org.au
Grants Update
2010 Landcare Assistance Program (LAP) Grants are now available. If your group pays for its own insurance you can apply for $400. If you don’t pay for your own insurance you can apply for $250. Groups must be a TLCA member, and have acquitted previous lap funding. Applications close when the money runs out. Click here for application form.
Round 1 of the Tasmanian Landcaring Grants is now open. Grants up to $20,000 will be available for care groups and individual landcarers. Projects will need to target the following Caring For our Country priorities:
(i) Participation in natural resource management.
(ii) Increasing native habitat.
(iii) Increasing coastal community engagement.
(iv) Improving knowledge and skills of land managers.
For more information click here or contact the Project Manager, Alan Barton on 0428 222 816 or 6234 7117 or projectmanager@taslandcare.org.au or Peter Stronach on 0488 404 061 projectofficer@taslandcare.org.au . This project is delivered by the TLCA, through funding from the Australian Government’s Caring for our Country Program. Applications close 11 May, 2010.
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