Green Corps Projects
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Conservation in Coolum
Here is a chance to build a valuable corridor of native vegetation.
This project will complement works already undertaken in the area and link two existing remnant vegetation. This will be achieved by undertaking revegetation and weed control between existing vegetation areas including track construction and maintenance. This will effectively create a valuable corridor of native vegetation fringing Stumers Creek and act as a transport corridor for native wildlife, as well as playing an important role in maintaining water quality and benefiting aquatic ecology.
Additional revegetation and weed control work will be done to:
To apply call 07 3846 0893 or email brisbane@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Heritage and environment: working with EPA at the old Quarantine Station
Help preserve part of Australia’s rich history
The over-arching heritage purpose of the project is to present to the general public the World War II historical sites in their best and most revealing light. These defensive fortifications and emplacements and buildings were instrumental in the defence of the garrison city of Townsville from Japanese bombing raids and the running of a fully functioning wartime quarantine station. A greater appreciation of this history will evolve amongst the team during the course of the project in the context of ranger briefings and visitors’ enquiries of them as to their work on the relic emplacements, quarantine museum and information centre they would be enhancing on the interpretive trail. In addition, the environmental work along the littoral zone working under EPA and TCC will help protect the dune communities from the ravages of storm surges (cyclones) that can strip the dune face clear of growth and wash them away. To apply call 07 4721 4077 or email townsville@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Milikapiti Cultural and Environmental Learning (CCEL) Place and Ranger Network Project
Improve your future and the environment
The purpose of the project is, through the intensive developmental work with a small number of young community members, to provide a catalyst, impetus and model for continued community responsibility and capacity to address the decrease in the connection of community between generations and with the cultural heritage values, practices and traditions of community.
The project proposes to provide a dynamic engagement of, and with, the ranger network and links to employability and social inclusion. It will support the action against overwhelming demands of TLCM rangers in addressing critical environmental issues and impacts.
The project will also develop a community recreational, environmental and cultural demonstration site and encourage wider community action in cultural and natural heritage preservation. The participants and community will be educated in relation to issues such as weed control, strategic planting of native species and erosion control. The activities of the project have been developed to provide for the special needs of the community and its young people. It will identify young community members in danger of losing connection with community and provide positive intervention strategies to provide the participants with the knowledge, attitudes, skills and aspirations required to address the barriers they may otherwise face in achieving employment and social inclusion. Activities will include extensive contact with indigenous ranger network, multiple environmental survey, GPS mapping, weed control, nursery and horticultural work, design and construction of community assets, traditional art work, cultural awareness activities, community involvement initiatives, accredited and non-accredited training. To apply simply call 08 8981 3206 or email darwin@conservationvolunteers.com.au Bell’s Parade and Pig Island Environment and Heritage Development
Improve the environmental values and historical relics along Bell’s Parade The project will include improvement of existing tracks to facilitate access to heritage sites, development of a picnic area for recreational / educational use and the installation of interpretive signage and old photographs to tell the story of the area. Tracks will be developed to a safe walking standard and measures taken to prevent vehicular access to the reserve in order to prevent illegal woodcutting and rubbish dumping. To apply simply call 03 6334 9985 or email launceston@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Bunyip State Park
Help nature restore the Bunyip State Park
As a result of the statewide Victorian fires which occurred in February 2009, approximately 45% (7600ha) of the Bunyip State Park was burnt. This fire was referred to as the Bunyip Ridge Fire and also affected surrounding State Forest areas between Gembrook, Powelltown, Neerim Junction and Tonimbuk. It is estimated to have burnt approximately 24,500 hectares in size, with a perimeter of approximately 161 kms.
The project will make a significant contribution to the recovery of the natural environment of the park and to the lives and employment opportunities of local youth and to the local economy of surrounding communities. To apply simply call 03 9326 8250 or email melbourne@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Kinglake National Park
Help nature restore the Kinglake National Park
Kinglake National Park was severely affected by the bushfires beginning on Saturday 7 February, Black Saturday. The fire was the largest of the many fires burning on Black Saturday, destroying over 330,000 ha (820,000 acres) It was also the most destructive, with over 1,000 buildings destroyed and 159 lives lost in the region. Over 80% of the Kinglake National Park was lost.
The project will make a significant contribution to the recovery of the natural environment of the park and to the lives and employment opportunities of local youth and to the local economy of surrounding communities. To apply simply call 03 9326 8250 or email melbourne@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Wilsons Promontory
Help nature restore Wilsons Promontory
Early on the morning of Sunday 8 February 2009, the day after the infamous Black Saturday, a dry lightning storm passed over Wilsons Promontory and a bushfire ignited. This bushfire, referred to as the Cathedral fire, burnt 25,200ha over five weeks, close to 50% of the national park.
In the case of the Prom, this is the second time in four years that fire has burnt through this northern region. On 21 March 2005, a twenty hectare prescribed burn was lit east of Tidal River. It escaped three times over a period of twelve days and burnt out 6,000 hectares of native bushland in the National Park.
The project will make a significant contribution to the recovery of the natural environment of the park and to the lives and employment opportunities of local youth and to the local economy of surrounding communities. To apply simply call 03 9326 8250 or email melbourne@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Yarra River Recovery
Help improve the condition of the Yarra River
The focus for this project is to work towards a healthy, productive and sustainable environment across the whole Yarra Catchment. This will be achieved through a series of integrated programs that address the key threats to the Yarra’s condition including:
To apply simply call 03 9326 8250 or email melbourne@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Great Dividing Trail Association Improve the Great Dividing Trail
The scale of ongoing maintenance and enhancement activities along the Trail, has overwhelmed the limited resources available to public land managers. The strategy of the project is to encourage and assist public land managers and encourage future participation from community groups by completing significant activities at strategic locations. Control of woody weeds, and track clearance & improved signage to minimise recreational pressures as necessary, will facilitate regeneration across project sites, including natural regeneration under favourable weather conditions, and deter degradation of existing biodiversity values. In addition enhancement work at recreation sites such as tree planting, painting and installation of new facilities, will promote increased appreciation and community support for the Trail. To apply simply call 03 5444 0777 or email bendigo@conservationvolunteers.com.au
Upper Wimmera Catchment
Support your local environment
The strategy of the project is to encourage and assist landholders by implementing new activities & by maintaining and enhancing recent activities, thereby promoting additional energy and participation within local communities. A range of activities will be undertaken with key landholders and land managers across the project area. The project will undertake the following activities:
To apply simply call 03 5444 0777 or email bendigo@conservationvolunteers.com.au
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