Projects
Current Projects
Monaro Tree Start Growers Network
Growing the next generation of plants for the Monaro and beyond
Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare is establishing a growers network of local volunteers to grow native plants at their own home. Landcare will provide the training and resources to grow the plants. Growers will be part of a supported network, led by our friendly local nursery manager.
You don't need to be an expert to join in, just a passion for growing and the commitment for caring for plants until they reach planting age. You don’t need a rural property to participate either, activities will fit on an urban and village block. More details will be coming soon but if you are interested in hearing more about the project contact Georgeanna on upper.murrumbidgee@gmail.com
Land For Wildlife
Land For Wildlife (LFW) is a voluntary property registration scheme for landholders who wish to manage areas of wildlife habitat on their property. It is free and non-binding scheme that provides ecological advice for landholders to incorporate nature conservation into their other property management goals. Landcare can now provide FREE LFW property assessment on properties within the Snowy-Monaro council area.
You don’t need a huge property to make a difference. Half a hectare of native grassland or bush can still provide good habitat, even if it is also used for other productive uses, such as grazing. The first step is to contact us to set up a property visit.
A typical assessment takes about 2 hours and involves a walk or drive around the property to identify the main plant species and communities on-site and the animals likely to occur in the area. We can then discuss management concerns and your options for enhancing and connecting key biodiversity. Landholders receive welcome pack and LFW property sign, information on the flora and fauna species present, a report on ecological valuesof your property and information, contacts and invitations to events relevant to your conservation goals.
LFW landholders are also eligible for support funding of up to $6,000 over 3 years. See the following link for details: BCT Conservation Partners Grant
If you are interested in Land for Wildlife or would like to book a property assessment, please complete the adjacent form and email to:
Georgeanna Story (North of Cooma) upper.murrumbidgee@gmail.com
Lauren Van Dyke (South of Cooma) contact@uppersnowylandcare.org.au
LFW General Landcare EOI.doc
Cold Country Koalas Project
Upper Murrumbidgee is working with Upper Snowy Landcare, South East Local Land Services and Department of Planning and Environment On the NSW Koala Strategy. As part of the project support for landholders to undertake koala habitat restoration activities is available. Landcare will also help to facilitate a koala survey across the region, using acoustic recorders. If you are looking to protect or restore koala habitat or would like to be part of the survey to see whether koalas are at your place, register your interest with Georgeanna Story at upper.murrumbidgee@gmail.com.
Recovering River Health and Native Fish of the Upper Murrumbidgee
UMLC is supporting the Upper Murrumbidgee Demonstration Reach and Bush Heritage project Healthy Rivers Project. Through this project Landcare will assist landholders with control techniques for riparian woody weeds and support weed control along the Murrumbidgee River. If you border the river and would like to know more contact us here.
Resources for Building Biodiversity on the Monaro
Upper Murrumbidgee and Upper Snowy Landcare are working together to provide a one stop shop for landholders to access information on biodiversity on the Monaro. The website is due for completion by the end of 2022.
Past projects
Save Our Scarlet Robin
A South East Local Land Services project that worked with numerous landholders across our region to protect, enhance and create woodland bird habitat.
Building habitat linkages for woodland birds on the Monaro
Michelago Landcare and the local community have created woodland bird linkages across the Michelago valley. Over 3000 plants and 5km of fencing was installed with a focus on a shrubby understory and managing grazing. The project was funded through the NSW Environmental Trust.
Community Coordinated Pest Control Projects
Working together with the community for coordinated pest control is a continuing project for UMLC and it's Landcare groups. For several years Royalla Landcare have led rabbit control programs using biocontrol techniques. Numeralla Landcare coordinated a feral cat project to reduce post-bushfire predation and UMLC have worked with local contractors to control introduced species in key areas.
Habitat restoration in the Numeralla River through the re-introduction of large woody debris
Numeralla Landcare, Upper Murrumbidgee Demonstration Reach and Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare worked together to improve fish habitat in the Numeralla River. Numeralla Landcare has a long history of caring for the river and this fish hotel builds on previous work.