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For Landcare Professionals
Information resources identified as intended for, or suitable for Landcare and similar professionals, or volunteers.
A number of resources on this website have been developed specifically for Landcare staff such as Facilitators, Coordinators or Project Managers which may be of use for Landcare Groups.
This lists those items identified as suitable for Landcare employees and volunteers to use.
- Articles and Papers by Andrew Campbell
- Andrew was the first National Landcare Facilitator, and has had an ongoing involvement with Landcare programs. This includes links to papers and articles written by Andrew Campbell.
- Being Investor Ready
- A toolkit for community groups to develop skills to help source funding from non traditional sources
- Books
- A range of publications about Landcare and land management to assist groups and land managers. Some are historic publications.
- Conferences & Forums
- Information on major Landcare Conferences, Forums and workshops held across Victoria.
- Copyright options
- What is the Creative Commons copyright used on the Gateway content, and what does this mean for users and content managers?
- DPI Landcare Notes
- Landcare Notes on the Dept. Primary Industries website, including notes on administration, group operations, development etc.
- Email and Online Tools
- A range of email and other online tools available for Landcare groups, networks, coordinators and project managers to assist their activities.
- Employment Guidelines & Toolkit
- A practical guide to assist with the employment and management of Landcare Support Persons in Victoria. Includes guidelines and framework for employment, and templates and examples such as position description, work plan, employment agreement, performance review, draft OH & S code of practice.
- For Land Managers
- Information and resources to assist landholders and land managers to undertake projects and activities
- Funding Opportunities
- Landcare Grants and other funding opportunities available
- GPS & GIS
- Information on Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems (computerised mapping software) available.
- Group Skills & Community Action
- Online version of the 1996 book Group Skills and Community Action
- Health and Safety
- Documents relating to Occupational Health and Safety and Risk Management for Landcare
- Hire Agreements
- Contains Hire agreement proforma which groups can use for their own equipment when hiring to members or others.
- Image Library
- There are many photo's on the Landcare Gateway that are available for use by groups in other publications. This section contains other images available, or allow users to load images as well.
- Information Notes
- Links to Landcare Resource Notes on other websites for Landcare and related community Groups, land managers and landholders to assist them in managing their land.
- Insurance Options
- Summary of issues and insurance available for Landcare and other community groups.
- Landcare Awards
- Information on the Victorian Landcare Awards
- Landcare Field Guide
- An introduction to land degradation. This is an online version of the 1996 book compiled by Cullen Gunn.
- Landcare Group Handbook
- The South Gippsland Landcare Network has produced a Handbook for groups which contains a wide range of information on group operations, health and safety (including Safe Work Procedures) for many operations plus other resource information collated from other sources to assist groups.
- Landcare In Victoria
- Landcare in Victoria is a collection of essays from government officers, Landcare community members, journalists and others involved in the development of Landcare over its 20 year history in Victoria. The book is available for $24 inc postage.
- Landcare Information Notes - new drafts for roadtesting
- This new series of Landcare Information Notes provide guidance on how to start a group, manage the group's activities and keep your group happy and effective. They include a list of ideas on where to find more information and are freely available.
- Landcare Logo
- The Landcare logos for use by groups. To download these logos as files, click on the name of the file to open the image preview, then click on the 'Click to view full size image'. Once the logo loads full size, right click on the image and save image as.. then save it on your pc.
- Landcare Songs
- Way back in 1994, the Coodabeen Champions produced a cassette called 'Carin About the Land', which included songs. ABC Radio and the Coodabeen Champions have very generously provided these songs to be placed on the Gateway for use by Landcare Groups or schools.
- Learning Guide
- A guide to training courses in Landcare and natural resource management.
- Links
- Links to other Landcare websites in Australia or around the World
- Magazines
- There are publications specifically aimed at Landcarers and land managers, including the Victorian Landcare and Catchment Management Magazine, and National Landcare Magazine. This section has links to these publications.
- Mapping
- Information on a range of options to allow Landcare groups and project managers to create or manage maps for planning, monitoring or reporting.
- Privacy Information
- The various Privacy Acts (State and Federal) can have a range of impacts upon many organisations, including Landcare Groups. This section contains information regarding this issue.
- Resource Guide for Facilitators
- The Landcare Facilitator Resource Guide is a kit of key information and contacts which has been developed to assist Landcare Coordinators, Facilitators, and Group representatives. Please note that if you identify any information which is out of date, please add a comment with the correct information to the bottom of each section.
- Soil Health.com
- This website was developed to to provide background information relevant to soil health and the sustainable use of land for agriculture, horticulture and other practices, including forestry. While it does not appear to have been updated for some time, the website has a range of useful information on soil biology, fertility, organic matter and fungi.
- Victoria Felix
- Improving Rural Victoria with Trees. This is an online version of the original book from 1988, and much of the information may now be out of date.
- Victorian Landcare Network
- The Victorian Landcare Network is an incorporated association for Victorian Landcare professionals and workers.
- VLN Landcare Forum 2008
- The 2008 VLN Landcare Forum information
- VLN Surveys
- The VLN assists in a range of surveys of Landcare staff to identify issues or needs for activity. Attached are the three surveys conducted between 2003 and 2007. These make an interesting read and there are important recommendations made that need to be actioned. Please take the time to read the surveys.
- Volunteering
- The Volunteer Recruitment Initiative (VRI) is a Victorian Government Initiative to support Landcare in Victoria.
- White Paper
- Through the Land and Biodiversity at a Time of Climate Change White Paper, the Victorian Government seeks a discussion as to how the Government can best work with the community to support improved land and biodiversity management in a time of Climate change.
- Worksafe Victoria Publications
- Worksafe Victoria has developed a number of publications to assist community services organisations working with volunteers to understand Health and Safety rights and responsibilities.
