Strathewen Landcare Group
Contact details
President - Steve Pascoe
Secretary - Carol Cardile
Comms - Mandy Crane
Location
The group covers the area bounded by the Kinglake National Park, Bald Spur Rd, Jacksons Rd, Hildebrand Rd, Shaws Rd, Strathewen Rd, Eagles Nest Rd, and Harrys Rd. This area groups together properties whose land is part of the Arthurs Creek catchment above the Eagles Nest Road bridge at Arthurs Creek.
History
Strathewen Landcare Group was established in 1992. It is the second oldest Landcare Group in the Nillumbik Shire. Today, the group has nearly 100 members and plays a key role in bringing the Strathewen community together.
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Become a member
Membership is $30 a year and includes access to equipment. Contact enquiries@strathewenlandcare.org.au for information on how to join.
Helping landowners
source funding
The primary focus of the group is to make public funds accessible to landholders. This is done by applying for funds in the name of the group and, more importantly, disseminating information to members so that they can apply for the funds which are available to private landholders.
Workshops
We facilitate a number of educational workshops across the year, focusing on invasive weeds, pasture management, native plantings and more.
You can keep up to date with our events by subscribing to our email list or by following our Facebook page below.
Our partners
We are affiliated with the Victorian Farmers Federation Farm Tree and Land Management group. Each member receives a copy of their quarterly Landcare magazine.
We work very closely with the staff at Nillumbik Shire Council, the Department of Natural Resources and Environment, Melbourne Water, and Parks Victoria.
Our Statement of Purpose
The objectives of Strathewen Landcare Group Inc are:
To provide a focus for actions and support to the Owners/Occupiers of the Strathewen Catchment Area in order to maintain and improve the environment of the localitity.
To foster, promote and maintain sound land management practices amongst the individual owners/occupiers of the locality.
In carrying out these objectives the Group will:
Provide ongoing education in land management practices for both conservation and agricultural land.
Contribute to native fauna and flora conservation by planting and/or protecting natural vegetation.
Foster the control of pest plants and animals.
Promote public awareness of the activities of the Group.
Equitably distribute any funding or other resources that may be made available to the Group.