Past Projects
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Watermans Road Catchment Project
Albany Hinterland Bushcare Devolved Grant Scheme
Albany Hinterland Landcare Coordinators Project
Hay Sheepwash Sub Catchment Project
ACHIEVEMENTS
To make significant progress towards enhancing the macro-corridor network in the Albany Hinterland sub-region.A total of 66 sites were funded within the Albany Hinterland; all sites enhanced the macro corridor network in the sub-region. The late withdrawal of two large projects meant that the project was not fully expended. All sites were assessed using the Macro Corridor Network to prioritise sites, which were assessed on quality of remnant bush, rating in Macro Corridor network, linkages to other remnants and size of remnant.
To protect and enhance areas of high value remnant vegetation in the Albany Hinterland sub-region as identified by the Albany Remnant Vegetation Inventory Project.
To have a community that is well informed, values the region's biodiversity and, enthusiastic and supportive about protecting it. The publicity surrounding the grant increased awareness in the values of protecting remnant vegetation.
To fund strategic on-ground works that protect and enhance remnant vegetation in the Albany Hinterland sub-region through a transparent community based assessment panel.
Community members made up half of the assessment panel, which together with the technical expertise from Government agencies made a balanced assessment panel.
To demonstrate the value of regional plans/projects, such as the Macro-corridor Network Project and the Albany Remnant Vegetation Inventory to make strategic decisions and prioritise the use of funds 66 sites were funded within the Albany Hinterland, all sites enhanced the macro corridor network in the sub-region.
The Albany Remnant Vegetation Inventory Project was found not to be accurate enough at the farm level so was not used in the assessment of sites. All project locations were assessed using the Macro Corridor Network to prioritise sites, which were assessed on quality of remnant bush, rating in Macro Corridor network, linkages to other remnants and size of remnant.
To increase the awareness and understanding of the regions biodiversity and the urgency of protecting it through the involvement of landholders in the assessment process.
The publicity surrounding the grant increased awareness in the values of protecting remnant vegetation. The grant also gave CLCs the opportunity to discuss the biodiversity value of remnant bushland with landholders. The number of enquires about protecting remnant bushland on farms was used to measure the achievements of the grant.
It is interesting to note that a number of enquires were prompted not be publicity of the grant but by word of mouth from farmers already participating in this grant or similar projects.
To demonstrate a small scale devolved grant scheme in the south coast region and to establish a workable model for regional administration. A workshop was held at the conclusion of the project to assess the devolved grant and suggest improvements for subsequent devolved grants.
