Mission: To protect and enhance the indigenous biodiversity of the Newstead area.

Benefits of membership of Newstead Landcare Group:

• Learn more about more about the local area and Landcare issues
• Attend presentations on a wide range of topics related to conservation and Landcare issues
• Meet with others in your community with an interest in caring for the environment
• Participate in field trips and working bees
• Borrow flame weeders, spray backpacks, watering trailer and other equipment
• Address local land management and environmental issues as a group.

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Activities for 2011:

Sunday 3rd July - working bnee planting indigenous understorey plants along the Loddon River at Newstead - 600m upstream from the bridge. All welcome. Bring your favourite digging implement, a hammer, and a mug for morning tea after the planting.

Thursday 14th July -   Our next business meeting will be held on Thursday 14th July at Newstead Community Centre (back room). The meeting starts at 8 pm and usually runs for 40-50 minutes . All are welcome to attend. <?xml:namespace prefix = o ns = "urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office" />

Patrick Kavanagh 5476 2755

Loddon River Restoration Plan

A draft of the Loddon River Restoration Plan is now available for viewing and comment. At the Newstead 2021 Community Summit in 2008, the local community expressed that the restoration of the natural values of the river was very important. From this meeting, it was agreed that Newstead Landcare Group would facilitate the development of this plan. 

This plan has been developed following several community meetings, mapping of assets and threats by Landcare volunteers, bird surveys and with the input of experts in biodiversity conservation. 

A draft plan is now available for comment. Visit the Newstead 2021 blog (newstead2021.wordpress.com) to view or download a copy. Copies are also available for viewing at Newstead Community Centre and Dig Café. We welcome any comments and suggestions. You can email them to patrickkavanagh@bigpond.com or call Patrick Kavanagh on 5476 2755. Feel free to ring if you’d like a copy sent to you.