The group covers the areas of Barwidgee Creek, Mudgegonga and Rosewhite. The Mudgegonga and District Landcare Group formed in 1994, and has been undertaking a wide range of activities and projects in the area since then, including pest control, gully and stream frontage erosion control and soil health.
The Role of the Landcare Group:
Establishing standards
Improving the environment
Recognize achievements & acknowledge works carried out
Promoting viability & efficiency
Brainstorming
Gathering information
As a group, lead the way together
Lobby for & promote pest animal & weed control where private & government land managers work co-operatively together
Be a united voice to express concerns
Provide a focus point for government agencies (DPI, Parks, CMA etc) as they will not talk to individuals
Encouragement through peer pressure