Bringing people together to enrich our local environment.
We are achieving our purpose by…
…delivering hands-on activities.
Fencing to protect remnant grassy woodlands and planting native species to create shelterbelts and native wildlife corridors across the landscape.
Preventing/repairing salinity patches and soil acidification.
Pest and weed control.
…hosting events.
Sharing and discovery through:
field days
workshops
fun days
friendships.
…building connections.
Acting locally and engaging regionally.
Participating in Murray Landcare and fostering partnership projects.
Close relationships with local schools.
Creating and supporting producer groups is a very effective tool for learning and evoking change on farm.
- Chris Mirams, Facilitator
Background
West Hume Landcare was established in 1989 as a response to community concerns around land degradation and a desire to work together. It is one of the first community run Landcare group in New South Wales.
In 2019 we celebrated 30 years of community action. Over this time, we have gained millions of dollars in funding to support projects in our local area focussed on addressing salinity, erosion, habitat loss, pest and weed issues and supporting threatened species. We have organised over 300 events, managed over 70 projects and supported the development of the award winning Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre at Burrumbuttock.
Our activities are focussed around Burrumbuttock, Balldale, Brocklesby, Howlong, Jindera, Walbundrie and Walla Walla in the Murray region but we welcome members from all areas whose interests align with our own.
Our landholders fall within this rough boundary.
Our committee members.
Our Project Officer and committee members are dedicated to supporting West Hume landholders.