What is Landcare

Landcare is a joint effort between the community, government and business to protect, enhance and improve our environment. It began in Victoria in 1986 and has become one of the most active and effective means of caring for your country throughout Australia.

Yarram Yarram Landcare Network (YYLN) has a long history, with some of local groups amongst the oldest and most active in the State. We are proud of our local contribution.

Other Landcare organisations include:

• Landcare Australia Limited: their role is to support Landcare Groups and Networks through promoting and seeking sponsorship;
• Landcare Victoria: Made up of 10 Regional Landcare Coordinators and DSE Landcare Team. Responsible for managing the     Victorian Landcare Grants.

Member Groups

The Network currently has the following nine active member groups
         Albert River Landcare Group
         Binginwarri Landcare Sub Group
         Carrajung Landcare Group
         Hedley/Nine Mile Creek Group
         Merriman Creek Landcare Sub Group
         Wonyip Landcare Group
         Won Wron Devon North Landcare Group.
         Woodside Landcare Group
         Yarram Urban Landcare Group

There are currently four non-active member groups
          Alberton Landcare Group
          Giffard-Darriman Landcare Group
          Madalya Landcare Group
          Tarraville Landcare Group

Current Operating Rules
 YYLN is an Incorporated Association, operating under a set of Standard Rules (version 090512 – updated version 4 June 2016).

YYLN Board of Management
    Refer to Board page for Board members.

YYLN Sub-Committees
The Board has formally ratified the following sub-committees:

       Employment Steering Committee (ESC)
       Communications Committee
      JARR Community Committee