In 2023 four projects were funded through the VicTrack and Landcare Australia partnership focusing on protecting and enhancing areas of native vegetation on railway and other land.
As the owner and custodian of rail transport land across Victoria, this partnership reflects VicTrack’s commitment to making the most of its assets and supporting enhanced environmental outcomes with local communities.
The funding supported landcare groups to achieve significant environmental outcomes including revegetation, weed control, habitat restoration, control of pest species, engagement with Traditional Owners, protection of native flora and fauna species, awareness raising and knowledge sharing with the broader community.
Many of the VicTrack funded projects are large scale, the funding spans several years.
In 2023-24 VicTrack funding supported four interesting projects:
- The Great Victorian Rail Trail (Upper Goulburn Landcare Network)
- Regenerating Bellarine Rail Trail’s Bushland (Bellarine Landcare Group)
- Protecting the biodiversity values of the Hidden Valley Rail Reserve (Wallan Environment Group)
- Yan Yean VicTrack Reserve Project (Whittlesea and Surrounds Blackberry Action Group)
If your group is interested in working on VicTrack vacant land, please contact Landcare Australia via [email protected] to discuss land access and funding opportunities.
Read more about outcomes of completed and some ongoing VicTrack Landcare projects:
