In 2012, the YYLN Board endorsed a number of key themes and objectives to help guide the organisation until 2015. These were developed following a 12-month process involving board, staff, landcare groups and key regional landcare partners. Landcare Groups & Membership Objectives: • Encourage, support and sustain member Landcare Groups to ensure their continued survival and growth • Service the needs of the Landcare Groups • Identify priorities for on-ground works • Build Yarram Yarram Landcare Network memberships Sustainable Agriculture/Production Objectives: • Promote landscape change and sustainable farming through best land management practices • Provide information and build capacity of landholders so they can care for and enhance their land Environmental Stewardship Objectives: • Work to protect, enhance and/or connect biodiversity throughout the region • Facilitate pest plant and animal control programs in partnership with community, government and individuals • Facilitate programs that protect and enhance the water quality throughout YYLN catchments Education, Communication & Promotion Objectives: • Communicate clear Landcare messages with the aim of increasing the profile of the network • Build community awareness and capacity to care for our country and manage land sustainably Partnerships & Collaboration Objectives: • Work with other groups and organisations to enhance outcomes for the Landcare groups and Network priorities • Deliver projects for partner organisations to achieve mutual aims Funding Objectives: • Identify priority areas for funding across the YYLN area • Seek funds for priority projects through government grants, corporate business, philanthropic organisations and other avenues Governance Objectives: • Ensure Network staff and board members are clear on their roles, purpose and priorities • Ensure YYLN works within the rules of its constitution These themes were used to identify the Strategic Plan 2012-2015. |