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National network of Landcare coordinators to continue
The Rudd Government announced a national network of local Landcare facilitators will continue, with a total $33.6 million committed over four years.
Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry Tony Burke said the decision followed extensive discussions with local Landcare groups and strong representations from a number of MPs.
From next year, up to $8.4 million will be provided annually under Caring for our Country to fund
up to 56 Landcare coordinator positions across Australia.
The coordinators will work closely with producers to help them continue work improving the
sustainable management of their farm businesses.
They will promote sustainable farming practices, to help secure the productivity of agriculture in
the face of climate change.
The Government will also provide immediate transitional funding, to allow current Landcare
coordinators to continue in their existing positions until the end of the year.
The current coordinators are based in regional natural resource management groups such as
Catchment Management Authorities.
For the full Media Release, go to the Minister's website
