The New Springs Landcare Group serves the Charleston/Harrogate/Mount Torrens region, bringing together landholders committed to sustainable land management practices. This community-driven initiative focuses on preserving the region’s natural beauty while supporting productive farming through shared knowledge and resources. By connecting generational wisdom with modern expertise, the group addresses challenges like climate change, habitat conservation, and feral species management. New Springs Landcare fosters collaboration through joint projects, equipment sharing, and coordinated fire recovery efforts, creating a unified voice for local environmental priorities while building stronger community bonds across this treasured hills region.
Grassroots Grants Project: Restoring Dawesley Creek
The New Springs Landcare Group has successfully supported a local restoration initiative through the Grassroots Grants program, focusing on a vital section of Dawesley Creek flowing through Brukunga. This targeted project addresses critical environmental degradation caused by invasive woody [...]