What is meant by the term landcare In simple terms landcare is about putting people in control of their local environment. If we take the idea further, it can be seen as enabling people to manage their land in a sustainable manner ensuring economic, ecological and social benefits for present and future generations. Land management issues don’t respect property boundaries therefore a landcare based approach can also help draw people together by encouraging shared solutions. This is how landcare groups are formed and the many benefits of such an approach are explored in later chapters of the guide. In practice hundreds of farmers and landowners have reviewed and improved their approach to land management; trees have been planted, waterways protected, pests controlled and native species encouraged in an effort to maintain a sustainable landscape.
Année de publication
2003
Auteurs
Langue
English
Mots clés
agroforestry, community based organizations, environmental protection, land, productivity, resource management
