Grants for Hunter Land Managers

HUNTER Local Land Services have announced the release of a $1.7 million grants program open to Hunter land managers.

Applications are now open for landholders and land managers to apply for the grants to improve the sustainability and productivity of land in the region.

The grants programs are delivered by Hunter Local Land Services through funding from the Australian Government’s National Landcare Programme, Catchment Action NSW, Hunter Catchment Contributions and Hunter Water Corporation.

Grants are on offer to support eligible applicants to:
• Implement sustainable grazing and land management practices within commercial beef, dairy, sheep and poultry enterprises
• Enhance the condition of riparian, estuarine, and remnant native vegetation by managing stock impacts and reducing threats from invasive species.

General Manager Brett Miners encourages landholders and land managers to apply for funds.

“Hunter Local Land Services works closely with landholders and land managers to identify the agricultural and natural resource management issues facing our region and to establish what work is needed to address them,” Mr Miners said.

“We are offering a range of grants for landholders in priority areas which support the implementation of sustainable agriculture practices and enhance native and riparian vegetation management.

“The Australian and NSW Governments make a significant investment to support landholders and land managers to improve the sustainability and productivity of their land and safeguard our local environment for the future.

“Landholders play a vital role in land management efforts, by working in partnership with them, we are improving land productivity while also protecting and enhancing native vegetation and habitat for threatened species across the Hunter.

“Applying for grants can be a daunting process, and we encourage landholders to contact our staff who are available and willing to assist landholders with applications.

“To maximise the return on investment from public funds, we have prioritised areas and issues in the region; your local staff member can provide more details on these.”

Eligibility criteria and guidelines apply and applications close on August 28, 2017.

If grant applicants require assistance from Hunter Local Land Services staff prior to submission requests for assistance must be lodged by August 1, 2017.

Further information about the grants programs is available from the Hunter Local Land Services website www.hunter.lls.nsw.gov.au or contact your Local Land Services office.