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Between January 2008 to January 2014 the JARR Project has attracted substantial funding for a wide range of projects. Working in closely with our partners, these projects have either all been delivered or are in the process of delivery. A definite change in the landscape has occurred!
Feb 2008 – Oct 2008 2008 Improving Land Health in the Jack & Albert Rivers (JARR) Catchment –YYLN Salinity Project 10km fencing for wildlife corridors, 22,500 tube-stock planted, 40ha perennial pastures established, EM31 mapping over 450ha across 12 project sites. Funding source: DSE – New Generation Landcare (NGL) Oct 2008 - 2009 Rabbits, Foxes, Boxthorn & Gorse Program Integrated Landcare Program (ILP) 50 ha Boxthorn & Gorse removed, 5,000 tube-stock planted, 5 ha rabbit warrens deep ripped. Funding source: Better Catchments Better Farming / Second Generation Landcare 2008 - 2013 800 km roadside weeds & rabbits treated and followed up. Funding source: WSC / DPI - 2008-2013 2009 -2010 10 ha wildlife corridor protected & revegetated Hancock Victoria Plantations. Funding source: WWF 2009 -2013 Gippsland Coastal Plains Gorse Control Program (GCPGCP) – Yarram Landcare Leading the Way Gorse control / community extension program targeting approx. 2000 ha of Gorse infestations across Port Albert, Alberton & Yarram areas. Funding source: DPI / Victorian Gorse Taskforce (VGT) 2009 -2014 Corner Inlet Connections (CIC) – JARR 1. JARR Blackberry Suppression / Erosion Control Program (CFOC/WGCMA) 2. Saltmarsh Protection Project (CFOC/WGCMA) 3. Flood Support Program – YYLN Saltmarsh 2009 - 2010 255.92 ha Blackberry treated & mapped, 10,000 tube-stock planted. Funding source: CFOC/WGCMA 2010 - 2012 3500 ha Blackberry treated & mapped, 10 ha gullies protected, 4 km fencing, 10,000 tube-stock planted. 250 ha saltmarsh protected, 8 km fencing, 7,000 tube-stock planted. Funding source: CFOC/WGCMA Funding source: CFOC/WGCMA 2012 - 2013 20 ha gullies protected, 3 km fencing, 10,000 tube-stock planted, 4 ha Blackberry treated. Funding source: CFOC/WGCMA 2012 - 2014 100 ha saltmarsh protected, 9 km fencing, 15,000 tube-stock planted. Funding source: DEPI/WGCMA 2012-14 Regional Growth Fund 2010 WONS – Aquatics, Boneseed & Serrated Tussock Community extension education program – 30 ha Boneseed removed at Port Albert. Funding source: WGCMA 2010 – 2011 Recycling for Recovery (JARR Area) – 2009 Fires 5 ha wildlife corridors & shelterbelts fenced, 10ha weed control, 10,500 tube-stock planted. Funding source: DSE 2010 -2011 Victorian Landcare Grant – JARR Project 5 ha wildlife corridor, 2km fencing, 3 ha weed control, 3,000 tube-stock planted. Funding source: Victorian Investment Framework (VIF) 2012 – 2016 Jack & Albert River Restoration Project (JARR) Funding source: DEPI - Communities for Nature Grants Program (Round 1) 2012 - 2014 2000 ha Blackberry treated, 30 ha revegetation & remnant protection, 10,000 tube-stock planted. Two JARR community workshops. 2013 – 2014 Richmond Football Club Landcare Grant Engage local students in a JARR activity through the establishment of wildlife corridors at Yarram Secondary College. Funding source: Richmond Football Club Total funds brought into the JARR project for onground work between 2008 – 2014 = $1,920,164 |
JARR Partners
Albert River Landcare Binginwarri Landcare Wonyip Landcare Yarram Urban Landcare Yarram Secondary College Waterwatch Trust for Nature Greening Australia 
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