Newham and District Landcare Group is playing its part to improve the local environment.
Newham Landcare committee member Penny Roberts said the group’s main ongoing project is the Cobaw Biolink, where it has created and assisted in the maintenance of several public and private land planting sites between Cobaw State Forest and Macedon Regional Park.
She said the Landcare group assists with this project through a range of initiatives, including helping landowners access funding for eligible projects and lending equipment and volunteer support.
“I think people who move to Macedon Ranges, part of it is because of the beauty of the area, and the beauty of the area is because of the fact that you’ve got the bush around you [and] all those natural features,” she said.
“Landcare is a way of learning more about it and how you can help improve that.”
Ms Roberts said Landcare plays an important role in the community.
“It’s always about tying into community, and certainly for Newham, it’s built a fairly strong sense of community over the years because of this big project that we all feel a part of.”
Details: newhamlandcare.info/
Oscar Parry
