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'Landcare' refers to a movement or network of people in Australia who are committed to the more sustainable management and use of our natural resources. It is led by the community, frequently people working together as landcare groups, in partnership with government, community organisations, business and others. Landcare groups undertake a range of activities and often provide a social network in their communities. Landcare encompasses all networks with improved natural resource management ideals, including Waterwatch, Coastcare and Bushcare. |  |
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Landcare groups are supported by a team of 150 community support officers, some who work across regions and others who work closely with local communities. They play a vital role in helping new groups to form and supporting existing groups in their development and effective operation. Some examples of issues being addressed by landcare groups are salinity, soil degradation, animal pests, weeds, vegetation loss, streambank erosion, poor water quality, coastal degradation and urban land degradation.
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Landcare groups are independent and autonomous but they often work closely with government and other organisations to achieve results. There are more than 1900 landcare groups across NSW which have achieved a great deal in improving the management of our natural resources. As well they have raised community awareness of the importance of sustainable natural resource management. The lead NSW Government agency for landcare is the Department of Environment and Climate Change |
