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