The Heytesbury District Landcare Network (HDLN) was formed in 1996 to support the many Landcare groups, community groups, farmers & landholders addressing natural resource management issues throughout the southern part of the Corangamite Shire. The HDLN covers over 170,000 ha, from Peterborough to Princetown along the coast and north to Camperdown.

What is Landcare?

Landcare is a community-based movement made up of farmers, land managers and community members interested in protecting & enhancing the landscape & environment which we live in and rely on, including our water and soil resources, farmland & native vegetation across Australia

The HDLN aims to work with, educate and learn from the community and improve the community's capacity to understand sustainable land management practices at the local scale.

Issues the Network & the local Landcare Groups have worked on include:
  • Pest Plant & Animal Control on private land, public areas & roadsides
  • Productive and environmentaly sustainable agricultural practices
  • Soil conservation, including erosion, gully & landslip control
  • Waterway & Salinity works
  • Protecting and creating habitat for threatened species including the Yellow-bellied Glider (our logo) & the Rufous Bristlebird
  • Many educational activities with various schools & community groups

 




If you require any information or assistance please contact the HDLN at:

Shop 1, 47 Main St, Timboon (next to the National Bank)
Phone: 5598 3755
Fax: 5598 3754
Email: