Two programs will expand this spring to help regenerate bushland and native gardens for wildlife.
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Bushfire-affected residents can sign up for the Wingecarribee Land for Wildlife and Habitat for Wildlife programs until December 31 to receive additional assistance for bushfire recovery.
The programs are run through Wingecarribee Shire Council.
The details of the two different programs are as follows:
Habitat for Wildlife
Residents in towns and villages who have lost their gardens to the fires can join the Habitat for Wildlife program to receive:
- $50 native plant voucher
- Backyard planting guide
- Sign for front fence
- Wingecarribee Web e-newsletter
- Invitations to local workshops
Land for Wildlife
Residents who have bushland that was burnt by the recent bushfires can join Land for Wildlife to get help from an expert ecologist to advise on the recovery process and assistance applying for $2000 per year grants. Land for Wildlife members receive:
- Free property visit and report from an expert ecologist
- Plant species lists for the property
- A suite of mapping products
- Eligibility for $2000/year Conservation Partners Grant (funding available for bush regeneration, weeding, fencing, pest animal control, erosion control)
- $50 native plant voucher
- Recovery project scoping and help with grant application
- Sign for front fence
- Wingecarribee Web e-newsletter
- Invitations to local workshops
The regeneration process after a fire is slow and is largely dependent on the intensity of the fire and follow-up rainfall.
During the first six months after a fire the remaining plants and soil are incredibly fragile and starting the recovery process too early can sometime cause more damage than good because we have not had a chance to see the regeneration potential of the environment.
Visit the Bushfire Recovery Wingecarribee website for more information.
