LANDCARE NATIONAL CHAIRMAN VISITS HALLIDAYS POINT

Meeting the National President: L. to R.: Brian Long, Jerry Ellis, Ann Ellis, Pam Semmler, Neville Semmler, Eleanor Long, Alana Parkins, Alan Pursch, Ann Ryall.

L. to R.: National Chairman Jerry Ellis, Hallidays Point coordinator Alan Pursch, Hallidays Point secretary Alana Parkins.

The National Chairman of Landcare Australia Ltd., Jerry Ellis from Melbourne and his wife Ann, paid a visit recently to Hallidays Point to learn about the initiatives being undertaken by the local Landcare Group, and to share information about the latest developments nationally.

Landcare Australia Ltd. is a $10 million company, and with 60,000 members across nearly 2,000 Groups is Australia’s largest volunteer organisation. It was formed 20 years ago as joint initiative between the Australian Conservation Foundation and the Farmers’ Federation. Major corporations fund Landcare projects, while the Australian Government funds administration costs. In taking a leading role in caring for the land, it promotes itself as a sustainability group as opposed to an environmental group.

Hallidays Point Landcare Group has been around for over 10 years. It is a friendly and diverse group of locals (currently numbering 31), with a common interest in our beautiful natural environment, especially the unique rainforest reserves on our coast. All Landcare members are insured when working on Landcare projects. Working bees are held on a regular basis at Black Head, Red Head and Diamond Beach.

If you want to learn more about our local rainforests and contribute to a worthwhile community activity, phone the coordinator Alan Pursch on 6559 3365