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Trentham District Landcare Group


President: Darryl Wynne; 
Meetings are held on the second Wednesday evening of every second month from February to December commencing at 8 pm at the Pig and Whistle Hotel, James Lane, East Trentham.
Those wishing to have a meal beforehand should try to arrive by 6:30 pm or ring ahead ph 54241213 or fax 54241121 to ensure you have a meal waiting on your arrival. Visitors are most welcome.

Objectives of the Group are:
  • To foster community understanding of land care issues
  • To encourage good land management practices
  • To promote community and private initiatives to address these matters

Key issues include weed control and eradication, protection and restoration of indigenous vegetation, protection and restoration of riparian areas and sustainable land use.

Website: www.trentham.org.au/landcare
Mail: P. O. Box 151, Trentham VIC 3458

Weed Free Trentham

Brief outline to be added soon...
weedfree@trentham.org.au

Wombat Forestcare

Wombat Forestcare  is a local community group dedicated to protecting and enhancing the natural ecosystems of the Wombat Forest and surrounding areas.
Wombat Forestcare engages in a range of activities. These have a strong focus on community involvement and education, and include undertaking flora and fauna surveys, forest regeneration, and seed collection days. We also enjoy the social aspect of a forest group, with picnics and bushwalks for people who love being in the bush.

www.wombatforestcare.org.au
info@wombatforestcare.org.au

Trentham Sustainability Group

Trentham Sustainability Group (TSG) was formed in February 2008, following a well-attended public forum on Global Warming.  TSG is auspiced by Trentham Neighbourhood Centre.  Membership is open to everyone with an interest in sustainable living.  Meetings and other activities are held monthly but dates vary - check the Trentham Trumpet or with contacts below - we'd love to see you.

Our projects include - Sustainable Housing; Future Food & Farming-Keeping it Local; String Bag/Plastic Bag Free; Waste Management and Local Renewable Energy.  TSG hosts Community Conversations, Guest Speakers and Film Nights ... to learn from one another and be inspired.   

For further information, please contact: Glenda Holmes - email tsg@trentham.org.au

In 2012 the Sustainability Group produced a "sustainable house" brochure, downloadable here.


Trentham Tracks
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