New Roles in Landcare Landcare Network Readiness Project Forum

Overview of the HDLN 170,000 Ha in SW Victoria 480 Dairy Farms NRM issues Water quality (Eutrophication) Landslips Loss of biodiversity Pest plant and animals

Background of the c2c Alliance Craters to Coast Zone of Conservation Excellence 4 companies from the gas and energy sector 2004 pilot project HDLN approached 5 gas companies with the idea of forming a partnership Why HDLN went down the corporate path? Insecurity of Government funding To allow HDLN to have greater flexibility over projects it undertook, i.e. community priorities

How the c2c Alliance works Each year partners are presented with a project proposal Annual Alliance meeting to showcase achievements Looking to move into a 3 year rolling cycle

Reporting Importance of regular reporting No different from Gov’t reporting (value for money- this is a strength of Landcare- talk it up) Keep information to the point/ no jargon No. of volunteers involved Kms of water protected Ha of vegetation protected Keep investors motivations in mind when reporting Community engagement Connection with farmers/ members Connection with environment

Continuity of staff Corporate world is no different to the NRM industry Although frustrating, its important to have sound contact and communication links

Funding cycles Build up credibility on project delivery Pilot Project, annual cycle Longer term funding cycles Continuity, security, strategic planning