Membership

Joining Landcare means you get direct access to all the latest news, grants, events, support, as well as the chance to be part of your local group fostering environmental outcomes and social enjoyment.

You have the choice of either joining SGLN as an independent member or joining one of the locality-based Landcare groups (see Groups page for full list and map). We usually recommend joining the local group in your area unless you want to support the entire network.

To become an independent SGLN Member please follow this link, press the “join Landcare” button and fill in your details. Under the drop down arrow (“which group are your joining”) select Independent Network Member South Gippsland Landcare Network. Independent SGLN member fees are $33 (excludes credit card fees).

To join one of the locality-based groups note that the following groups have adopted the Landcare Portal:  Allambee Community Landcare Group,  Arawata Landcare Group, Corner Inlet Landcare Group, Hallston Regenerative Ag. Group, Loch-Nyora Landcare Group, Mardan Mirboo-Nth Landcare Group and Nerrena Tarwin Valley. To join one of these groups please follow this link, press the “join Landcare” button, and fill in your details. Under the drop down arrow (“which group are you joining”) select the relevant group you want to join.

For all of our other Landcare Groups within South Gippsland Landcare Network please complete the below form.

How much you contribute to Landcare is up to you. Groups are always happy for contributions of as much time as you can spare, be it several hours a week or several hours a year!

Our member landcare groups set their own fees. Become part of Landcare today and enjoy the benefits!

Community

• Become part of your local community’s efforts to help the environment- get to know other like minded landholders and farmers
• Help out with environmental plantings and projects in your local area- make a real difference
• Gather and share knowledge on land management techniques

Environment

• Access to Landcare grants to assist with environment works on your property
• Assistance from SGLN staff with techniques for revegetation, weed control and other land management areas
• Access to our equipment to hire (such as spray trailers and tree planters)

Information

• Subscription to Victorian Landcare Magazine —4 times a year
• Monthly E-news (emailed)

Events

• Regular updates on events and information related to Landcare
• Opportunity to attend Landcare group field days, tree plantings, information sessions
• Opportunity to hear guest speakers on range of issues including plant identification, climate change, bush foods, biological farming, soil carbon
• Public liability insurance coverage for all Landcare events