Property Protection Programs

Conservation Partners Program

The Conservation Partners Program supports landholders in voluntarily protecting and managing native vegetation, wildlife habitat, geological features, historic heritage and Aboriginal cultural heritage on their properties. The program is operated by the NSW Dept. of Environment and Heritage and has three levels of engagement:

  • Conservation Agreements
  • Wildlife Refuges
  • Land for Wildlife

BioBanking

BioBanking is a market-based scheme that provides a streamlined biodiversity assessment process for development, a rigorous and credible offsetting scheme as well as an opportunity for rural landowners to generate income by managing land for conservation.

For a general guide to the scheme and how it works, download the BioBanking Scheme Overview(biobankingoverview07528.pdf, 686 KB) and The Science behind BioBanking(09476biobankingscience.pdf, 841KB).

Property Vegetation Plans

If you are looking to manage native vegetation on your property you might consider having a Property Vegetation Plan (PVP) developed with the Catchment Management Authority. A PVP is a voluntary, legally binding agreement between a landholder and the CMA, which can provide a number of benefits including financial assistance.

Organisations, Agencies and Resources

Lock the Gate Alliance

www.lockthegate.org.au  Alliance is a national coalition of people from across Australia uniting to protect our common heritage - our land, water and communities - from unsafe mining.

Green Army Dept of the Environment

https://www.environment.gov.au/land/green-army  The Green Army is a hands-on, practical environmental action programme that supports local environment and heritage conservation projects across Australia.

Community Environmental Network Central Coast Group
CEN is an independent community network group that works for Ecologically Sustainable Development and against threats to it.

NSW Dept of Environment and Heritage
An excellent web site featuring much useful information covering such topics as conservation, environmental issues, sustainability, the Atlas of NSW wildlife, biobanking etc.

This excellent website also has information on Australian Wetlands and their environmental importance, program funding etc.

Lake Macquarie Landcare
Lake Macquarie Landcare is a partnership between the Lake Macquarie Landcare Network Inc, Lake Macquarie City Council (LMCC) and almost 300 Landcare groups within the LMCC Local Government Area. Local groups are supported through the Landcare Resource Centre.

The NSW Local Land Services
Local Land Services (LLS), launched in January 2014, brings together agricultural production advice, biosecurity, natural resource management and emergency management into a single organisation.

MCA News Updates announce when workshops and accreditation courses conducted by the LLS are available. The LLS website advises on baiting and other control programs being conducted.

Lake Macquarie City Council
Information on Sustainable Living, Environmental Reports etc.

Weeds

Kim Hignell, Vegetation & Pest Management Coordinator LMCC spoke at a MCA General Meeting on the topic of weed control in the Mandalong area.

Kim has a vast knowledge and is available to Mandalong residents to assist with weed issues, whether it be identifying weeds, advising on specific control methods or property inspections for weed control planning.  LMCC 4921 0360 or khignell@lakemac.nsw.gov.au

For information on local weed identification and control programs see:

The excellent Hunter Central Coast Weeds site

The Central Coast Hunter Range Region Draft Regional Pest Management Strategy

Feral animals and weeds

Local Police have asked that they be contacted immediately an incident of illegal hunting occurs.  Phone Morisset Police Station on 4973 9999.

As in most rural areas, Mandalong is home to feral animals and weeds we rather wish were not here.

The MCA assists residents with information about control programs and regularly invites representatives from various environmental organisations to speak at general meetings.

Read about control of:

Rabbits, wild dogs and foxes

Wild rabbits and wild dogs are currently declared pests in NSW. Foxes are classed as nuisance animals. Control of these animals is highly regulated. 1080 and Pindone are the 2 main vertebrate pesticides used for the control of rabbits, foxes and wild dogs.

In the past Mandalong landholders have been assisted with wild and pest animal control activities by the local ranger with the LHPA.  This organisation has been replaced with Local Land Services but their services to local landholders largely remain unchanged.

LLS Biosecurity Officers can help Mandalong landholders by providing advice on suitable control techniques, implementation and coordination of group control programs, as well as 1080 and Pindone training programs.

1080 and Pindone course

Local Land Services run a short training course which will allow landholders to use 1080 and Pindone baits on their properties.

The three-hour course gives landholders a clear understanding of 1080 and Pindone use and their legal obligations.
The AQF chemical application courses remain a requirement for use of any other pesticide.
The training courses are delivered by Local Land Services biosecurity officers and cover topics such as baiting techniques, toxicity, storage, transport, legislation and OH&S. Those completing the course will be issued a certification card and will remain accredited to use 1080 and Pindone for five years.
A small fee is charged for the course.

Any landholder interested in attending the 1080 and Pindone training course should contact their local office for details of when and where courses are being held. 

The MCA News Updates announce when courses are being run.

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