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Thursday, 30 July 2009
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Home>Council Services>Environment>Biodiversity Buddies - Native Vegetation Protection Grant Program
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Council will provide up to $1000 to help land owners conserve and enhance the environmental values of their properties.
Knox is known for its Leafy Green Image – this vegetation provides a beautiful aesthetic appeal as well as habitat for local wildlife.
There is now approximately only 4% native vegetation or areas with indigenous vegetation left in Knox – a significant proportion of this is on private land.
Council will provide up to $1000 to help land owners conserve and enhance the environmental values of your property.
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| Works such as those listed below may be eligible for funding:
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 | Weed removal | | Appropriate fencing of significant bushland for protection | | Responsible pet management (cat enclosures)
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| Biodiversity Buddy Grants up to $1000 are:
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| $1 for $1 for agreed contracted works | | Full payment up to $1000 for agreed contracted large weed tree removal (definition of large tree to be assessed by Bushland Management Officers) | | Full payment up to $1000 for agreed works carried out by ratepayer | | Assistance will not be given to applicants implementing works required by a compliance notice | | Only works carried out and receipted during the current financial year will be funded
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| NOTE: Contracted work must be carried out by a qualified natural resource management contractor.
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| Is your property eligible?
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| Your property must have significant remnant indigenous vegetation or be near significant remnant vegetation | | You must be a member of the Gardens for Wildlife program.
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| Importance of the project to the environmental value of the area, particularly to overall community benefit | | Ability of the applicant to demonstrate ongoing responsibility and commitment to the project | | The applicant’s commitment to implement works according to the assessing Officer's recommendation | | If a Land Management Plan is being implemented
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**** PLEASE NOTE: Priority will be given to applicants that have attended the Biodiversity Buddies Native Vegetation Information Session.****
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| Complete the application form by clicking here. | | Additional information to support the application is advantageous, eg: photos/quotes, etc. | | You will be contacted to discuss proposed works | | Claim form will be provided upon the success of your application
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| Closing date for applications is 4 September 2009.
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| Native Vegetation Protection Information Session | |
Council is holding an information session where you will learn practical management techniques to improve the environmental values and appearances through weed removal, mowing and land management techniques.
Where:
The Basin Triangle
cnr Forest Road & Mountain Highway
The Basin
(Melway Ref: 65 G8)
Date: Saturday 22 August 2009
Time: 10am-12midday
Please dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes.
For further information or to discuss your application, contact the Conservation Officer on telephone 9298 8579.
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