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Program |
Agency |
Is my property suitable?
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The benefits |
What does this mean for my property? |
Who to Contact |
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Conservation Agreement
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NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
Properties are assessed for different qualities. Whether your property is suitable will be influenced by the following:
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You have a high level of protection for your property conservation values. You receive detailed information about the flora and fauna of your property as well as management advice and a Plan of Management.
Funding may be available to undertake some of the actions referred to in the Plan of Management. Other benefits may include rate exemption from local councils, land tax and in some cases income tax benefits. You receive property signage,
technical notes and 'Bush Matters' newsletter and will be connected to a local network of other landholders.
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Your conservation values of all or part of your property property are managed by you and protected in perpetuity. A
voluntary Conservation Agreement is listed on the property title and still applies if the property is sold. A Plan of Management is formed with you and may detail protective
measures for remnant vegetation, for example. |
Dieuwer Reynders
Ph: 6229 7032
dieuwer.reynders@environment.nsw.gov.au
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/cpp/
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Wildlife Refuge
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NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
Properties are assessed for different qualities. The main criteria are landholder interest and presence of native vegetation
and wildlife. |
An on-site meeting can be arranged resulting in a Scheme of Operations which
includes information about the wildlife on your property and management advice.
You will receive property signage, technical notes and ‘Bush Matters’ newsletter
and will be connected to a local network of other landholders. |
Your property is legally declared a wildlife refuge, though you can change its status when required. The status is noted on the land title and remains with a change of ownership. |
Dieuwer Reynders
Ph: 6229 7032
dieuwer.reynders@environment.nsw.gov.au
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/cpp/ |
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Property Registration
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NSW National Parks & Wildlife Service |
There are no defined criteria for this scheme other than landholder
interest |
An on-site meeting can be arranged resulting in management advice for managing
for wildlife. You will receive property signage, technical notes and ‘Bush
Matters’ newsletter and will be connected to a local network of other
landholders. |
This is not legally binding, and it does not change your property's
legal status. Registration ceases when you sell the property. |
Dieuwer Reynders
Ph: 6229 7032
dieuwer.reynders@environment.nsw.gov.au
www.environment.nsw.gov.au/cpp/ |
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Biobanking
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Department of Environment and Climate Change
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Individuals can set up and manage biodiversity bank sites. These are
‘offsets’ for development occurring elsewhere. |
The establishment of
a BioBank site would enable the generation of ‘credits’. These could be
sold and used to offset the impact of developments elsewhere. Funds
generated by the sale would be used for the future management of the
Biobank site.
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Biobank sites are secured and managed in perpetuity under a covenant. |
The Scheme is under development. For further
information contact the Threatened Species Reforms Unit, Ph: 02 9995 5000
biobanking@environment.nsw.gov.au |
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Revolving Fund and Covenants |
Nature Conservation Trust of NSW |
Properties are assessed for different qualities. The main criteria is
land of high conservation value |
Land is purchased by the NCT and a plan of
management and conservation covenant prepared. While owned by the NCT, the land
is managed to enhance its conservation values. The property is then marketed for
sale with the conservation covenant as a condition of sale. |
Upon sale the conservation covenant is registered
on title to protect conservation values in perpetuity. The purchaser of a
property from the NCT will be supported by the organisation with advice and
guidance in dealing with land management issues. |
Nature Conservation Trust of NSW
Nigel Jones
Ph: 02 6051 9884
nigelj@naturetrust.org.au
www.naturetrust.org.au
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Property Partnerships Program |
Bush Heritage Australia |
Certain areas are targeted, also dependent on vegetation type and
quality. |
You
receive incentive payments for on-ground conservation works, management
advice and skills development |
Commitment expected of landholder dependent on level of size of the financial
contribution
from Bush Heritage Australia. |
Matt Appleby
Ph: 0400 876 010
mappleby@bushheritage.org.au
www.bushheritage.org.au |
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Under New Management |
Greening Australia |
The
areas covered by this incentive are Capital Region (Southern Rivers,
Hawkesbury, Lachlan and Murrumbidgee catchments) within 1.5 hours from
Canberra.
Properties are suitable if the site is greater than 3ha and you have owned the
land for less than 10 years. |
An on-site meeting can be arranged and you receive management and revegetation
advice. A fencing subsidy is available and Greening Australia can assist with
tubestock or direct seeding. |
The site must be managed for conservation for 10 years.
This is an agreement between you and Greening Australia, it does not
change a property's legal status. |
Graham Fifield or Mark Jones
Ph:
02 6253 3035
gfifield@act.greeningaustralia.org.au
mjones@act.greeningaustralia.org.au
www.greeningaustralia.org.au |
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Whole of Paddock Rehabilitation
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Greening Australia |
This incentive is designed for a working farm interested in conservation
benefits to improve grazing paddock health and performance. It is
available for select locations in upper Murrumbidgee and Southern Rivers
catchments.
Properties or sites must be approximately 10-30ha in size. Suitable paddocks
will be between 10 and 30ha in size. |
An on-site meeting can be arranged to discuss
management options and a revegetation plan for the paddock. For larger producers
an initial stewardship payment of $125/ha is paid and repeated again after 5
years to off-set lost production while the shrubs and trees are established. For
smaller holdings this program offers advice and an in-kind contribution to
cost-effectively revegetate large areas of their land. Up to one third of the
paddock will be returned to native vegetation tackling soil degradation issues
and paddock tree decline and salinity, while improving stock shelter and
biodiversity. |
The
site must be managed for conservation for 10 years. This is an agreement
between you and Greening Australia, it does not change a property's
legal status. |
Graham Fifield
Ph: 02 6253 3035
gfifield@act.greeningaustralia.org.au |
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Good Neighbours
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Greening Australia
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This incentive program targets properties in areas fringing the ACT, including
Hall, Carwoola, Burra, Royalla. |
An on-site meeting can be arranged as well as funding assistance for fencing and
revegetation. There is a land manager in-kind contribution (generally labour,
i.e. planting, erecting fences etc). |
The
site must be managed for conservation for 10 years.
This is an agreement
between you and Greening Australia, it does not change a property's
legal status. |
Angela Calliess, Greening Australia
Ph: 02 6253 3035
acalliess@act.greeningaustralia.org.au |
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Tax concessions |
Australian Taxation Office |
This concerns property donations |
Donors benefit from the capacity to claim tax deductions on the
donation. This is particularly important for donors who are asset rich
but on low income |
Donations of property to eligible environmental bodies are in perpetuity |
Donna Rich,
Non Profit Centre
Ph: 02 6216 1493
donna.rich@ato.gov.au |
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Various $ Grants |
Public and private
sources |
Dependent on grant criteria. |
Grants for on-ground projects provide a great
benefit to individual and community efforts which would otherwise not be
undertaken. |
Improvements undertaken using grant opportunities
can have long lasting environmental benefits and be valuable educational tools. |
www.grantslink.gov.au
www.communitybuilders.nsw.gov.au |
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ACT Land Keepers
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Greening Australia and
Environment ACT |
This incentive targets on ground conservation works on non-urban land
within the ACT. |
An on-site meeting can be arranged as well funding assistance for fencing
waterways, remnant vegetation protection, shelter belts; tubestock/direct
seeding; alternative stock water, erosion control. The funding is 50% upfront
50% on satisfactory completion. There is a land manager in-kind contribution
(generally labour, i.e. planting, erecting fences etc). |
The
site must be managed for conservation for 10 years.
This is an agreement
between you and Greening Australia, it does not change a property's
legal status. |
Clare McInnes,
Greening Australia
Ph: 02 6253 3035
cmcinnes@act.greeningaustralia.org.au
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Learning about Biodiversity |
Friends of
Grasslands |
Land owners often want to know about the native
grasses and wildflowers and fauna on their properties, how to identify them, and
how to manage parts or all of their properties for conservation, even if
carrying on production. Join Friends of Grasslands which will give you access to
many of our
services including News of Friends of Grasslands and property visits. |
You can find out about the flora and fauna on your
property, its conservation importance, and how to support its continued
existence. You can link in with others commited to managing land for
conservation. A whole new world of understanding biodiversity and ecology will
be opened up to you. Please note that Friends of Grasslands is a non profit
voluntary group and does not offer professional advice. |
FoG will help you to consider how to manage your
property for its conservations values and to keep the native vegetation on your
property, especially endangered ecological communities such as natural temperate
grasslands and grassy woodlands, and endangered plant and animal species. You
will understand better how to manage our precious natural assets for future
generations. |
Friends of Grasslands
M’ship - $20 a year for families & individuals
Ph: 02 6251 8949 or 02 6241 4065
janet.russell@fog.org.au
geoff.robertson@fog.org.au
www.fog.org.au
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CarbonSMART |
Landcare Australia Limited |
To be considered
suitable your site must:
- have been
predominantly clear
of
vegetation (that is,
have had less than 20% tree cover) on 31 December 1989
- revegetated after 1
January 1990
- revegetated by
seeding or other human action.
- when mature, the
vegetation must attain a height of at least two metres and the
vegetation’s top layer must reach a crown (shade) covering of greater
than 20%
- The site must also be
at least 0.2 ha
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No upper
limit has been placed upon individual project funding and the number and
size of projects funded will be determined on a competitive basis.
Projects will be
monitored at least once every five years.
CarbonSMART operates as
a pool and charges a fee on the sale of carbon from the pool with a
percentage paid to the landholder, a percentage to a reserve fund and a
percentage to the management and operation of the pool. CarbonSMART also
pays most of the application costs, such as title searches,
registration, etc. Exceptions will occur if the landholder requires
independent legal advice.
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You must ensure that
the carbon will remain on site for at least 100 years after the final
trade of that carbon. This
requires the landholder
to register a Restriction on Use Agreement on the Land Title.
NSW legislation on
carbon rights allows for the separation of forestry rights (carbon) from
land and trees. Carbon agreements only apply to carbon held within the
trees. To participate in CarbonSMART landholders will transfer these
rights to CarbonSMART.
CarbonSMART retains a
30% management fee of profits. |
Ben Keogh,
Project Director
Ph: 0425 877 676
benk@carbonsmart.com.au
Kim Boettcher, Project Manager
Ph: 02 9412 3083
kim.boettcher@landcareaustralia.com.au
www.carbonsmart.com.au
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Regional Community-based Network |
Upper Murrumbidgee
Catchment Coordinating Committee |
Yes |
The material contained in the UMCCC information
booklet “Look After your Natural Assets” - a resource book for rural landholders
managing bush blocks and small acreages; and factsheets “Choosing and Managing
Land”, “Disappearing Wetlands of the Upper Murrumbidgee”, and “Living with
Drought”. The UMCCC is also updating its previously published Upper Murrumbidgee
Willow Strategy. The biennial forum is an opportunity to keep abreast of natural
resource management issues. |
The information is invaluable; your property can
benefit by applying the advice contained in the publications. |
UMCCC Executive Officer,
Ph: 02 6207 2999
pauline.carder@act.gov.au
UMCCC Willow Project Officer
Ph: 02 6205 2566
douglas.kerruish@act.gov.au
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Landcare Groups / Landcare Networks |
Upper Murrumbidgee
Landcare C’tee
Upper Shoalhaven
Landcare Council
Molonglo Catchment
Group |
All landholders can benefit from being involved in
their local landcare group. Many
on-ground incentives are rolled-out through Landcare channels and will suit all
property types and sizes. |
Landcare groups provide a great opportunity to
meet local landholders, exchange information through regular meetings and guest
speakers, working bees on Landcarers’ properties and general conduit for
dissemination of relevant material through newsletters, field days and links to
other sustainability
and environmental organisations. Incorporated Landcare Groups and Networks can
assist with the development of on-ground projects, and act as sponsors for grant
applications, aggregating and coordinating on-ground project work and easing the
burden of paperwork and reporting associated with many grants. |
Your property will benefit from Landcare in many
ways dependent on landholders’ input and enthusiasm. |
Upper Murrumbidgee Landcare Committee
coordinator@umlc.org.au,
www.umlc.org.au
Molonglo Catchment (in the ACT and NSW)
coordinator@molonglocatchment.com.au
www.molonglocatchment.com.au
Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council
sky.kidd@cma.nsw.gov.au
www.shoalhaven-landcare.asn.au |
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Rehabilitation of Riparian Areas |
Molonglo Catchment Group
and
Greening Australia
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The
high priority areas for this incentive are: Molonglo River, Woolshed and
Reedy Creeks, Upper Molonglo and Burra Creek Catchments.
Medium priority areas are: Jerrabomberra Creek and Upper Queanbeyan
Catchments. |
You
receive a site visit and funding assistance for river restoration,
including rivers, creeks, gullies, drainage lines. Works include:
fencing, providing stock water, tubestock and direct seeding. The
funding is 50% upfront 50% on satisfactory completion and there is a
Land manager in-kind contribution (generally labour, ie planting,
erecting fences etc) |
The
site must be managed for conservation for 10 years. This is an agreement
between you and Greening Australia, it does not change a properties
legal status. |
Angela Calliess, Greening Australia
Ph: 02 6253 3035
acalliess@act.greeningaustralia.org.au |
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Bush Incentives |
Southern Rivers Catchment Management Authority |
This incentive is available for the northern area
of the Southern Rivers CMA only.
Suitability may also be influenced by the size of the site, your position in the
broader landscape and your vegetation type. |
An on-site meeting can be arranged as well as
information about the conservation value of the site. You will be given an
obligation free management plan for site. Incentive payments are available to
successful bidders (amount identified by landholder).
You will also receive newsletters addressing
landholder interests and notification of field days in your area. |
There are a different options for landholders
offered in the current Round 5. The incentive may be managed through:
- a 15 year Southern Rivers Bush Incentives
contract
- a 10 year Property Vegetation Plan
contract
- an in-perpetuity Property Vegetation Plan
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Coast: David Curtis
Ph: 02 4224 9715
david.curtis@cma.nsw.gov.au
Tablelands:
David Hilhorst
Ph: 02 4842 2594
david.hilhorst@cma.nsw.gov.au
www.southern.cma.nsw.gov.au/natvegetation.php
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Range of Incentives
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Murrumbidgee
Catchment Management
Authority |
The Murrumbidgee
CMA has submitted the 2008-2009 Investment Strategy for approval to the NSW and
Australian
governments. The Natural Resource Management Programs available for landholders
will be announced later this year. |
The following options are available:
- Incentives for protecting natural vegetation
- Access to training
- Advice for managing wetlands and improving aquatic biodiversity
- Advice and support for sustainable agricultural production
- Riparian restoration
- Revegetation / habitat links
- Farm forestry
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Incentive agreements
are usually developed as a Property Vegetation Plan agreement. |
Contact Murrumbidgee CMA Head Office
Wagga Wagga
Ph: 02 6932 3232
murrumbidgee@cma.nsw.gov.au
Cooma Ph 02 6452 4150
felicity.collins@cma.nsw.gov.au |
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Conservation Management Networks
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Department of Environment and Climate Change
Southern Rivers Catchment
Management Authority |
Your participation in a Conservation Management Network is determined by
the location of your property and interest in undertaking and learning
about local conservation.
Conservation Management Networks (CMN) are regionally and/or ecosystem based.
Three regional CMNs in the K2C region are:
- Southern Tablelands Grassy Ecosystem (STGECMN)
- Monaro Grassland (MGCMN)
- Far South Coast (FSCCMN)
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Conservation Management Networks create a network with other landholders and other land management bodies working
within the region or ecosystem.
CMNs organise
field days and workshops and distribute information through mailouts and
newsletters. |
You can become part of a CMN and receive information, newsletters and
invitations to field days.
If you have grassland or grassy woodland on your property contact the STGECMN.
If you have Monaro grassland contact the MCMN.
If you have remnant native bush on the Far South Coast contact the FSCCMN.
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Mary Appleby, Facilitator
Ph: 02 6298 9741
Southern Tablelands Grassy Ecosystem CMN
Mary.Appleby@environment.nsw.gov.au
David Eddy
Monaro Grasslands CMN
Ph: 02 6242 8484
MGCMN@myaccess.com.au
Dan and Vickie Williamson (Facilitators)
Far South Coast CMN
PO Box 816
BEGA NSW 2550
Ph: 02 6492 5558
Mob: 0401 065 068
info@fsccmn.com.au
www.fsccmn.com.au
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