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Proserpine farmer Warren Watts moves polly piping which is used to transfer water, on his Thoopara property.

National Landcare Programme volunteers at Lake Claremont

Supporting new and innovative farming practices

Victorian property supporting biodiversity

This stream will be delivered directly by the Australian Government. It includes a range of election commitments such as the 20 Million Trees Programme, as well as continuing commitments such as World Heritage and Indigenous Protected Areas.

Threatened Species Recovery Fund

Gregory Andrews

Tangible benefits for Threatened Species, as well as community involvement in their recovery

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25th Anniversary Landcare Grants 2014-15

Volunteers of the Milton Landcare Group at the local community nursery helping to collect, store and propogate native seed for future planting activities

Australian communities will share in up to $5 million in grants 2014-15 to help restore local environments and enhance the natural resource base

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20 Million Trees

20 million trees will be planted by 2020 to deliver real environmental benefits at the local level

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Local programs

General view of the riparian growth beside the Tamar River near Launceston

Helping local communities take action to restore their local river and waterways, tackle invasive weeds, stop the cane toad scourge, and protect whales and dolphins

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Landcare networks

Proserpine farmers Warren Watts and Donna Watts lean on fencing on their Thoopara property

The Australian Government made a commitment to provide state, territory and national Landcare networks with a combined base operational funding of $1 million

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Biosecurity Incursion Management

Catchment Officer checking out weeds to be removed as part of the weed control project near Murwillumbah

Australia is fortunate to be free from many pests and diseases found in other countries

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Pest animal and weed management

Invasive weed - Urochloa mutica

Invasive animals and plants cause significant damage to Australia’s natural environment and reduce agricultural productivity

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Continuing investment

Gudjuda Reference Group Aboriginal Corporation elder Eddie Smallwood (C) demonstrates to students from St Coleman's School during a classroom session

The National Landcare Programme combines a number of previous natural resource management initiatives into one simple programme, read more about continuing investment

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Sustainable Agriculture Small Grants

Planting seedlings

Applications are now open for $2.2 million (GST inclusive) in grants in 2015-16 to increase industry capacity and support the adoption of productive management practices.

More about the grants programme >>