THE North East Catchment Management Authority (CMA) is excited to announce the new Sustainable Landscapes Program.
This initiative is designed to support sustainable, productive, and adaptive land management across the region.
The program is backed by a dedicated team with extensive expertise in sustainable agriculture, strategic planning, waterway management, community engagement, and revegetation projects.
The Sustainable Landscapes Program will coordinate funding and activities across multiple project areas, including sustainable agriculture, irrigation, climate adaptation, natural capital, and carbon management on farms.
The program aims to build community capacity and deliver on-ground action to increase the adoption of productive, sustainable, and adaptive land management principles.
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"We are thrilled to launch the Sustainable Landscapes Program and work closely with our community to achieve meaningful, on-ground outcomes," said Ashley Rogers, Manager Sustainable Landscapes.
"By collaborating with land managers, Traditional Owners, and various partners, we can enhance the resilience and productivity of our landscapes while protecting our precious natural assets."
The program will deliver integrated environmental, cultural, social, and economic outcomes by working collaboratively with partners, including land managers, Traditional Owners/First Nations Peoples, Landcare and not-for-profit groups, agencies, local government, and Australian and state government departments.
By leveraging knowledge and networks across projects, the program aims to increase the scale and consistency of on-ground action across the catchment.
The North East CMA invites the community to get involved in events and grant programs.
The program is actively seeking funding opportunities to support agricultural producers and small rural property holders in the region.
Community members are encouraged to reach out for support and to collaborate on maximizing outcomes for their farms and the region.
The North East CMA currently has funding available to invest in knowledge building and practical on-ground action to improve sustainable land management and protect natural assets and biodiversity on farms.
Funding ranges from $10,000 to $40,000 (GST excl.) for group-led activities and up to $5,000/ha (GST excl.) to support the establishment of revegetation on individual properties under the landholder incentives grants.
"The funding available through this program can be used for a variety of projects, from enhancing farm dams and creating shelterbelts to protecting paddock trees and managing livestock access to waterways," said Rogers.
"These initiatives will help improve agricultural productivity, natural capital values, and climate resilience on farms."
Interested groups and individuals are encouraged to read the guidelines carefully to understand eligibility criteria and responsibilities for project delivery.
Applications can be submitted online by 5pm Monday, 28 April 2025.
For further program information visit Climate-Smart Agriculture in North East Victoria or contact Sally Day (Project Officer) 0488 576 533 or sally.day@necma.vic.gov.au.
