Jack & Albert Rivers Restoration project - JARR
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Achievements On-ground

The more we do the better it gets

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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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