new roles in landcare landcare network readiness project forum
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Corporate involvement- Learning's and experiences
New Roles in Landcare
Landcare Network Readiness Project Forum
Overview of the HDLN170,000 Ha in SW Victoria
480 Dairy Farms
NRM issues• Water quality (Eutrophication) • Landslips• Loss of biodiversity• Pest plant and animals
Background of the c2c AllianceCraters to Coast Zone of Conservation
Excellence4 companies from the gas and energy sector2004 pilot projectHDLN approached 5 gas companies with the
idea of forming a partnershipWhy 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 worksEach year partners are presented with a
project proposal
Annual Alliance meeting to showcase achievements
Looking to move into a 3 year rolling cycle
ReportingImportance 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 staffCorporate world is no different to the NRM
industry
Although frustrating, its important to have sound contact and communication links
Funding cyclesBuild up credibility on project deliveryPilot Project, annual cycle
Longer term funding cyclesContinuity, security, strategic planning
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