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Conservation grant applications are opening mid-October, with $100,000 available for distribution for this round. The Limestone Coast Landscape Board is looking to support even more local landholders to deliver works that increase biodiversity on their farms whilst having a primary production co-benefit.

Landholders will be able to apply for grants of up to $10,000 to undertake on-ground works.

In the past two years, the Limestone Coast Landscape Board has provided $170,000 to landholders in the region wanting to improve biodiversity on their property.

Previous grant recipients Peter and Louise Stock from Conmurra said the Conservation Grants were the catalyst they needed to establish shelter belts on their property.

“Planting trees is important for us to do while we are the caretakers of this land; future generations will benefit greatly from our efforts. It will be fantastic to see the results of this shelterbelt as it grows, providing protection for livestock and increasing biodiversity on our farm. The shelterbelt has been planted with a variety of trees and shrubs such as Swamp Gum, Blackwood and Melaleuca species. We would love to see all of our paddocks protected by thick shelter belts one day in the future”, Louise said.

“When we are re-fencing paddocks we need to replace one fence so why not put in two fences and use the opportunity to plant a shelter belt”, said Peter.

If you would like assistance to build a healthier landscape for the future, find out more about the Limestone Coast Landscape Board’s Conservation Grants by contacting the Bush Management Advisor on 8429 7550, or visit our website lc.landscape.sa.gov.au