What Trentham Landcare do

Revegetation and weed removal have been key aspects of our work. This has included willow removal along the Coliban River near Enders Bridge. We access grants, arrange consultants and contractors and lead working bees. Our projects and events have involved multiple people from diverse perspectives including ecologist Damien Cook, birder and science writer Tanya Loos, and pest eradication expert Brad Blake.

Photo: © Sandy Scheltema

History of Landcare in Trentham

The Landcare movement in Victoria was launched in 1986, but grass roots groups working to care for land go back to as early as the 1950’s. Trentham and District Landcare was formed at a meeting of 36 interested people on 5 March 1997. We acknowledge in particular the contribution made by local legends Barry Elliot who was the first president, and Gael Elliot who has provided invaluable advice to the group on the flora and fauna of the Trentham region since its inception.

Photo: © Sandy Scheltema

Trentham Landcare Members

Trentham Landcare members are a diverse group made up of traditional farmers, organic, sustainable and alternative farmers, towns people and ‘tree changers’ seeking a life more connected to the environment. It costs $20 to register (one-off) and $20 per year to join. Members get access to: our free tree program; interesting events and presentations; equipment hires (see below). Members also receive our bi-monthly newsletter and enjoy the benefits of contributing to community-led responsible land-use projects.

Trentham Landcare Committee

Trentham District Landcare is guided by a committee who meet five times per year, taking care of governance, organising projects, events, and communications through newsletters and our website. The current committee are:

John Osborne: President
Jennifer Collens: Vice President
Jane Macklin: Secretary
Deb Hinchcliffe: Treasurer
Nat Cursio: Ordinary member
Nola Orr: Ordinary member
Tony Davis: Ordinary member

Tree Project Coordinator is Jane Orton