Upper Spring Creek Landcare Group Inc.

Upper Spring Creek Landcare Group Inc. is a community-based environmental organisation located in Lockwood South, Australia. Established in 1996, it focuses on the conservation and sustainable management of natural resources within the Lockwood and Lockwood South area, including the Lockwood South State Forest, Shelbourne Nature Conservation Reserve Forest, and the Bullock and Spring Creek waterways. The group actively engages local landholders and community members to protect and restore the local landscape through collaborative efforts and education.

Flagship Project: Landscape Environmental Project Planning for Lockwood & Shelbourne Districts

The Upper Spring Creek Landcare Group’s Landscape Environmental Project Planning is a key initiative aimed at enhancing the ecological health of the Lockwood and Shelbourne districts. This project focuses on riparian restoration, native vegetation protection, and sustainable land management practices. By involving local landholders and volunteers, it promotes biodiversity conservation and the rehabilitation of important waterways and forest areas, ensuring long-term environmental resilience.

Mission and Vision

The group’s mission is to foster a community-driven approach to environmental stewardship, promoting sustainable land use and conservation practices. Its vision is a healthy, biodiverse landscape where natural ecosystems thrive alongside productive agricultural and residential land uses, supported by an informed and engaged community.

Main Objectives

• Protect and restore native vegetation and waterways within the Lockwood South region
• Enhance biodiversity through habitat rehabilitation and weed control
• Build community capacity and awareness for sustainable land management
• Collaborate with landholders, government agencies, and other stakeholders

Benefiting Groups

• Local landholders who manage farms and properties in the area
• Community volunteers interested in environmental conservation
• Wildlife and native flora benefiting from habitat restoration
• Local schools and educational groups involved in environmental learning

Types of Services or Activities

• Organising monthly community meetings and workshops
• Coordinating tree planting and revegetation projects
• Conducting weed and pest animal control programs
• Providing environmental education and resources to local residents
• Facilitating collaboration between landholders and environmental agencies

References

A list of sources used to compile this information is provided below:

• Landcare Victoria – Upper Spring Creek Landcare Group
• Landcare Victoria – Landscape Environmental Project Planning for Lockwood & Shelbourne Districts