Locals Video Celebration
Checkout this Video made to Celebrate 40 years of Landcare
Four decades of community action, environmental restoration and caring for the region's unique natural landscapes.
https://vimeo.com/1236930076/139387dec5?fl=ip&fe=ec&share=copy
Under the theme “Through Birds' Eyes”, the celebrations Video recognised four decades of Landcare achievements across the region, while looking ahead to the important work still to come in protecting native wildlife, restoring habitat and strengthening local communities.
“This an opportunity to recognise the thousands of hours contributed by local volunteers, farmers, Landcare groups
“Through birds' eyes, we can see why this work matters. We are not just restoring habitat for birds and wildlife; we are also looking after the places we live, work and love.
Big Thanks to: Drift Media to make this video possible and the Honey Famliy Property
A special thank you also goes to Emma Orgill and the Far East Victoria Landcare team, together with the many Landcare members, volunteers and supporters.
In particular, FEVL highlighted the importance of partnerships, including the longstanding collaboration between Far East Victoria Landcare and Moogji Aboriginal Council, which continues to bring together First Nations knowledge, community engagement and practical environmental restoration.
Looking towards the next 40 years
Since Landcare began in 1986, communities across Australia have demonstrated the power of local action. In Far East Gippsland, this has included protecting remnant vegetation, planting native trees, improving waterways, controlling weeds, restoring sheoak habitat for Glossy Black-Cockatoos and creating better conditions for the region's extraordinary wildlife.
While there is still much work ahead, the 40-year celebrations provided an opportunity to recognise what has been achieved and the people who have made it possible.
The message from both events was clear: Landcare is as much about people and communities as it is about the environment.
Forty years on, Far East Gippsland's Landcare community remains committed to repairing the land, restoring homes for our birds and wildlife, and creating healthier landscapes for generations to come.
Here's to the next 40 years of Landcare.