Funding to help restore Toowoomba region’s environment
Published Sunday, 13 March, 2011 at 04:03 PM
Environment and Resource Management
The Honourable Kate Jones
Four local Landcare groups will receive a share in $250,000 of funding under the Bligh Government’s Landcare and Natural Resource Grants programs.
Minister for Environment and Resource Management Kate Jones, in Toowoomba for the Bligh Government’s Community Cabinet this weekend, said the grants will help the region recover from the destruction of the recent natural disasters.
“The new Landcare Grants and ongoing Natural Resource Awareness Grants couldn’t come at better time for groups committed to protecting our environment,” Ms Jones said.
“The funding will help local landcare groups with small on-ground projects such as Oakey Urban Landcare who will receive $4,600 to rehabilitate the riparian zone of Oakey Creek, increasing the habitat and biodiversity of its native wildlife.
Others recipients include:
• South Myall Catchment Landcare Group ($5,000) to host an event with local landholders, providing information on controlling salinity, increasing biodiversity and management natural resources sustainability.
• Lockyer Valley Landcare ($9,900) to create the Merryfields Environmental Parkland to be used by the general public and schools for biodiversity studies.
• The Helidon Hills / Murphys Creek Landcare Group Inc ($5,170) to treat six hectares of riparian and in-stream habitat for weed and erosion control, to remove rubbish and establish a walking trail.
“Volunteers involved in projects to manage and protect our environment make an important contribution to the rehabilitation and protection of Queensland’s natural resources. Now more than ever, their efforts need to be supported.
“If a project needs to be adjusted because of the natural disasters, there will of course be the flexibility to do so.”
Ms Jones said under the Grants Program grants of up to $5,000 for individual groups and $10,000 for groups of two or more were offered for landcare projects able to be completed within six months.
The $150,000 Landcare Grants were in addition to the Queensland Government’s ongoing $100 000 Natural Resources Awareness Grants program, helping communities to strengthen awareness of, and involvement in, the sustainable management of Queensland's natural resources.
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Minister for Environment and Resource Management Kate Jones, in Toowoomba for the Bligh Government’s Community Cabinet this weekend, said the grants will help the region recover from the destruction of the recent natural disasters.
“The new Landcare Grants and ongoing Natural Resource Awareness Grants couldn’t come at better time for groups committed to protecting our environment,” Ms Jones said.
“The funding will help local landcare groups with small on-ground projects such as Oakey Urban Landcare who will receive $4,600 to rehabilitate the riparian zone of Oakey Creek, increasing the habitat and biodiversity of its native wildlife.
Others recipients include:
• South Myall Catchment Landcare Group ($5,000) to host an event with local landholders, providing information on controlling salinity, increasing biodiversity and management natural resources sustainability.
• Lockyer Valley Landcare ($9,900) to create the Merryfields Environmental Parkland to be used by the general public and schools for biodiversity studies.
• The Helidon Hills / Murphys Creek Landcare Group Inc ($5,170) to treat six hectares of riparian and in-stream habitat for weed and erosion control, to remove rubbish and establish a walking trail.
“Volunteers involved in projects to manage and protect our environment make an important contribution to the rehabilitation and protection of Queensland’s natural resources. Now more than ever, their efforts need to be supported.
“If a project needs to be adjusted because of the natural disasters, there will of course be the flexibility to do so.”
Ms Jones said under the Grants Program grants of up to $5,000 for individual groups and $10,000 for groups of two or more were offered for landcare projects able to be completed within six months.
The $150,000 Landcare Grants were in addition to the Queensland Government’s ongoing $100 000 Natural Resources Awareness Grants program, helping communities to strengthen awareness of, and involvement in, the sustainable management of Queensland's natural resources.
Media Contact: 3239 0824