The Chairman of the National Landcare Network, representing Community Landcare throughout Australia announced today that on Friday 20/4/12 at the NRM Chairs meeting in Adelaide the following occurred:

"I am pleased to report that the Statement of Common Purpose between the National Landcare Network and the National NRM Regions Working Group was signed by Sarah Ryan on behalf of National NRM Regions Working Group, and myself on behalf of NLN on Friday, at the NNRMR Chairs Forum in Adelaide.

Whilst I am overseas in May 2012, please contact John Chester or Don Cranwell, see About for details.

Cheers Gerry

The Natural Resources Management Community Grants for 2012-13 are now open.
The Minister for Sustainability, Environment and Conservation, Paul Caica, has announced $2 million in grants to support community groups undertake projects to protect natural resources in their local area.

Riverland West Landcare formerly the Riverland West LAP is building on its decision to "rebrand" the group and show a stronger link with the Landcare movement by using the name and logo.

Recent media articles show that this successful project is progressive and supporting the Riverland community.

A copy of the April 18 2012 article from The River News is attached.

The National Landcare Network (NLN) is working with the Chairs of NRM Chairs committee to develop a Statement of Common Purpose.

As a member of the NLN, the Landcare Association of SA (LASA)is seeking your comment on the attached document. Please respond by January 12 2012.

Cheers Gerry

The Committee invites all members and colleagues to join in the teleconference on 25/9/11 and review the 2010-11 year and set the agenda for the next year.

Teleconference dial in numbers:

Adelaide: 08 8220 0836 and 16447274#

Regional areas: 1800 857 029 and 16447274#

Cheers Gerry

Media Release

7 October 2010

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Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Senator Joe Ludwig, today announced the appointment of 16 new members to the Australian Landcare Council.

The council is the Australian Government’s key advisory body on Landcare.

“The Gillard Government is committed to supporting the Landcare community, which has been protecting and restoring Australia’s environment and improving the landscape for farmers for the past 20 years,” Minister Ludwig said.