There were $6.1 million in grants delivered to Landcare groups, caravan parks and camping grounds for upgrade works.
Victorian Energy, Environment and Climate Change Minister Lily D’Ambrosio announced the recipients of the 2021 Victorian Landcare Grants, with more than 450 groups and community organisations benefiting from more than $4 million in grants.
Ms D’Ambrosio said the aim was to encourage Victorians to get back out into the wonderful green spaces, enjoy the great outdoors and support regional economies.
“The Camping and Caravan Grants will give more Victorians access to quality and affordable accommodation as we rediscover holidays in our great outdoors,” she said.
“This latest round of Landcare grants continues our support for vital work by volunteers − particularly in our regional communities − protecting our natural environment and improving habitats for native plants and animals.”
The Landcare grants were awarded for community projects including weed control, pest and animal control, habitat protection, re-vegetation and community education.
The grants deliver a further boost for the regions as they welcome back visitors with more than $2 million provided to upgrade 20 camping grounds and caravan parks across the state.
Almost half of the successful projects will be funded to improve all-abilities access and amenities at sites, enabling more people with a disability to enjoy the great outdoors.
The Camping and Caravan Grants initiative has provided $6.6 million to support public land managers to provide quality, affordable visitor accommodation across Victoria.
For a full list of successful Landcare grant recipients go to environment.vic.gov.au/grants/vlg
For information on the camping and caravan grants visit forestsandreserves.vic.gov.au/grants/camping-and-caravan-grants
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