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Wingecarribee Land for Wildlife and Habitat for Wildlife programs are expanding to help regenerate our bushland and native gardens for local wildlife.
Now that the ash has settled and we are seeing signs of regeneration, Wingecarribee Shire Council is ramping up its private land conservation program to assist residents with their recovery effort. There are two different programs that residents can apply for help through:
Habitat for Wildlife
Residents in towns and villages who have lost their gardens to the fires can join the Habitat for Wildlife program to receive:
$50 native plant voucher
Backyard planting guide
Sign for front fence
Wingecarribee Web e-newsletter
Invitations to local workshops
Land for Wildlife
Residents who have bushland that was burnt by last summer's fires can join Land for Wildlife to get help from an expert ecologist to advise on the recovery process and assistance applying for $2,000 per year grants. Land for Wildlife members receive:
Free property visit and report from an expert ecologist
Plant species lists for the property
A suite of mapping products
Eligibility for $2,000/year Conservation Partners Grant (funding available for bush regeneration, weeding, fencing, pest animal control, erosion control)
$50 native plant voucher
Recovery project scoping and help with grant application
Sign for front fence
Wingecarribee Web e-newsletter
Invitations to local workshops
Which program is right for me?
Questions
Habitat for Wildlife
Land for Wildlife
How did last summer's fires affect your property?
Your garden was damaged by the bushfires.
The bushfires burnt native bushland on your property.
Which program is best for you?
Habitat for Wildlife is for any resident who lives in a village or town and wants to encourage wildlife in their backyard.
Land for Wildlife is for residents that have larger rural properties with native bushland and a passion for the environment.
Entry requirements
A commitment to providing safe habitat for native wildlife in your backyard.
At least 0.5 hectares (1.25 acres) of native bushland and a commitment to conserving habitat on your property
The regeneration process after a fire is slow and is largely dependent on the intensity of the fire and follow up rainfall. During the first 6 months after a fire the remaining plants and soil are incredibly fragile and starting the recovery process too early can sometime cause more damage than good because we have not had a chance to see the regeneration potential of the environment.
Spring is the ideal time to commence any recovery project for plants and animals, especially after a major bushfire. The regenerative process usually kickstarts in Spring when regular frosts end and we expect to see a major sprouting of the seedbank.
Wingecarribee Land for Wildlife and Habitat for Wildlife programs are expanding to help regenerate our bushland and native gardens for local wildlife.
Now that the ash has settled and we are seeing signs of regeneration, Wingecarribee Shire Council is ramping up its private land conservation program to assist residents with their recovery effort. There are two different programs that residents can apply for help through:
Habitat for Wildlife
Residents in towns and villages who have lost their gardens to the fires can join the Habitat for Wildlife program to receive:
$50 native plant voucher
Backyard planting guide
Sign for front fence
Wingecarribee Web e-newsletter
Invitations to local workshops
Land for Wildlife
Residents who have bushland that was burnt by last summer's fires can join Land for Wildlife to get help from an expert ecologist to advise on the recovery process and assistance applying for $2,000 per year grants. Land for Wildlife members receive:
Free property visit and report from an expert ecologist
Plant species lists for the property
A suite of mapping products
Eligibility for $2,000/year Conservation Partners Grant (funding available for bush regeneration, weeding, fencing, pest animal control, erosion control)
$50 native plant voucher
Recovery project scoping and help with grant application
Sign for front fence
Wingecarribee Web e-newsletter
Invitations to local workshops
Which program is right for me?
Questions
Habitat for Wildlife
Land for Wildlife
How did last summer's fires affect your property?
Your garden was damaged by the bushfires.
The bushfires burnt native bushland on your property.
Which program is best for you?
Habitat for Wildlife is for any resident who lives in a village or town and wants to encourage wildlife in their backyard.
Land for Wildlife is for residents that have larger rural properties with native bushland and a passion for the environment.
Entry requirements
A commitment to providing safe habitat for native wildlife in your backyard.
At least 0.5 hectares (1.25 acres) of native bushland and a commitment to conserving habitat on your property
The regeneration process after a fire is slow and is largely dependent on the intensity of the fire and follow up rainfall. During the first 6 months after a fire the remaining plants and soil are incredibly fragile and starting the recovery process too early can sometime cause more damage than good because we have not had a chance to see the regeneration potential of the environment.
Spring is the ideal time to commence any recovery project for plants and animals, especially after a major bushfire. The regenerative process usually kickstarts in Spring when regular frosts end and we expect to see a major sprouting of the seedbank.
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Land for Wildlife bushfire recovery
Wingecarribee Shire Council is helping residents recover their bushland after the summer of 2019-20 fires.
Join Land for Wildlife for free ecological advice and a property visit to help you understand the regeneration process after fire.
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Assisting regeneration after fire: why it's so important
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Assessing priorities for post-fire bush regeneration
Weed affected bushland will need help to recover after fire, but resources are usually limited, and its difficult to predict exactly what will happen over time. How can you make the most of your time and effort? This is an overview of post-fire site assessment. It’s a complex topic, particularly considering the extreme drought and fire situation that we have experienced, but we hope this will give you some ideas. If you know some of the basics, your efforts can make a big difference.
This video was made with the assistance of South East Local Land Services.
Wingecarribee Land for Wildlife and Habitat for Wildlife programs are delivered by Wingecarribee Shire Council's Natural Resource Management Team and Bush Regeneration Team.
You can contact the Winegcarribee Shire Council's Private Land Conservation Officer, Margot Law, at any time on 4868 0888 or mail@wsc.nsw.gov.au