KOALA habitat restoration, a community bioblitz and grassland revival are among projects awarded Victorian Landcare grants in the Goulburn Broken catchment.
A total of $291,000 has been given to 23 local projects through the Victorian Government Landcare Grants.
Goulburn Broken Catchment Management Authority Regional Landcare Coordinator, Kerstie Lee, congratulated the 2025 grant recipients.
“The Goulburn Broken catchment is fortunate to have many dedicated Landcare professionals and volunteers who are committed to protecting and restoring the natural landscape so it’s fantastic their work has been supported in this way,” Ms Lee said.
“The Upper Goulburn Landcare Network and the Longwood East Landcare Group each received nearly $20,000 to raise awareness of koala habitat and increase the number of native plants in the landscape that koalas need for food and shelter.
“The Longwood Plains Conservation Management Network will host a year-long bioblitz citizen science project which will involve community members participating in night surveys, bird counts, botanical surveys and reptile and insect observations.
“The Euroa Arboretum will lead grassland restoration, with the support of Merton Landcare Group and the Taungurung Traditional Owners, to release the endangered Matchstick Grasshopper back into its habitat.”
Ms Lee said the Victorian Landcare Grants deliver lasting benefits to the environment with funding that will enable Landcare groups to restore and protect vital habitats and waterways and grow strong, connected communities who will continue to care for the land for generations to come.
“I look forward to visiting the Goulburn Broken catchment groups to see the changes they are making through this grant funding.”
To learn more about your local community natural resource management/Landcare group visit the GBCMA website: www.gbcma.vic.gov.au
