The Carroll Labor Government is helping communities tackle invasive weeds and pest animals, protecting local farms, waterways and native wildlife.
Minister for Agriculture Michaela Settle today announced 16 community groups will share more than $600,000 through Round 5 of the Partnerships Against Pests Grants Program.
The grants will help communities manage weeds and pest animals through local training, education, pest mapping and coordinated action.
Over the past three years, the Carroll Labor Government has invested $5.5 million in the program, supporting 114 projects delivered by 71 organisations across Victoria.
Among the successful recipients is the Pierrepoint Land Protection Group, which will help communities tackle gorse, blackberry, serrated tussock and foxes across the Southern Grampians.
The project will deliver training, pest mapping and local action groups in partnership with Glenelg Hopkins Catchment Management Authority, Southern Grampians Shire Council and local pest management groups.
In the Dandenong Ranges, Feral Rabbit Group Emerald will expand its community rabbit management program to help residents tackle feral rabbits.
The project will deliver a two-day training program, build a network of local volunteers and work with Bunurong Land Council Aboriginal Corporation.
The grants bring together local communities, Traditional Owners, farmers and government to protect agricultural land, native wildlife and the environment.
For more information and the full list of recipients, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au.
As stated by Minister for Agriculture Michaela Settle
"We're backing local communities to tackle invasive weeds and pest animals that threaten our farms, waterways and native wildlife."
"Local communities know their land best - and these grants give them the tools and support to protect it."
"By working with farmers, Traditional Owners and local groups, we're protecting our environment and supporting stronger regional communities."
