The Eastern Barred Bandicoot, the Eastern Quoll and the Southern Brush Tailed Wallaby.
These are three of the endangered species that the Moorabool Catchment Landcare Group (MCLG) and the Corangamite Catchment Landcare Authority are seeking to protect from improper landcare habits carried out by small landholders.
The ‘Small Blocks Big Dreams’ stewardship program will draw on the expertise of the Mt Rothwell Conservation Centre to teach property owners how to become improve their practices.
According to research published in The Conversation, 48 per cent of threatened species in Australia are found on private land.
A MCLG spokesperson said this is why positive activities such as erosion reduction, weed control and fire preparation are so crucial on properties of all sizes.
“Small landholders in the Corangamite region can be land management champions just like the team at Mt Rothwell,” the spokesperson said.
“Sustainable land management across small blocks is the key to creating a community that aids
threatened species in their push to increase population numbers across Australia.”
An information session will be held on Saturday, April 2 at the Mt Rothwell Conservation and Research Centre.
Oliver Lees
