Applications are now open for round two of the federal government’s community-led Green Army projects.
The projects support practical, grassroots environment and heritage conservation activities.
Community organisations, environmental groups and local councils can apply for the grants.
Projects must run for 20-26 weeks and may be carried out across urban, regional and remote Australia on public land, Indigenous-held lands, or private land where there is clear community and environmental and heritage benefit.
“This is such a valuable program, where young Australians have the opportunity to be part of one of the Government’s major environmental initiatives and help our community deliver important local conservation outcomes,” Macquarie MP Louise Markus said.
“The Hawkesbury is characterised by natural beauty and iconic locations. It is our privilege and responsibility to steward these well.”
Green Army projects may involve restoring and protecting native habitat, weeding, revegetation, cleaning up waterways, creeks and rivers, fencing, gully remediation, preventing erosion, protecting and conserving heritage places and values, or monitoring and surveying on Indigenous and non Indigenous lands.
To be eligible, projects must be ready to commence between January 1 and June 30 next year.
■Details: www.environment.gov.au/green-army
