Resources
Restoring Biodiversity
The Bellarine Peninsula contains woodlands, grasslands, internationally recognised wetlands, and coastal salt marshes. These special places contain distinctive native plants and animals, many threatened and in need of our protection.
We work with residents, farmers, public land managers and other groups to restore biodiversity in our natural environment through activities such as planting, weeding, rabbit control and field days. We sell nest boxes through our nursery to house native wildlife.
The importance of biodiversity is a central theme for many of our talks, workshops and field days.
Rabbit Control
Rabbits destroy crops, pastures and native plants. They are one of Australia's most serious pest species. Control is challenging, as rabbits reproduce rapidly and adapt to many different landscapes.
Our Rabbit Action Group supports property owners to eradicate rabbits from their land. We provide best practice advice, introduce practical tools and resources, and encourage community collaboration.
Many native plants and animals are threatened by the land degradation caused by rabbits. Even one rabbit per hectare has been shown to prevent the natural regeneration of native plants.
Sustainable Farming
Landcare works with local farmers to improve productivity and ensure a healthy environment. We encourage and support sustainable and regenerative agricultural practices to restore and improve the productivity of natural systems.
We draw on the expertise of organisations such as Agriculture Victoria, the Victorian Farmers Federation, and the Corangamite Catchment Management Authority. Bellarine Landcare also partners with local groups such as Bellarine Farm Gate and Farm My School.
