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Yarram Yarram Landcare Network
Organisational Structure |
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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 The current YYLN board consist of: Helga Binder Chair David MaAninly Vice Chair Melissa Ainsworth Secretary John McClumpha Treasurer Libby Baulderstone General Member David MacAulay General Member Michael Hobson General Member Trevor Colvin General Member YYLN Sub-Committees The Board has formally ratified the following sub-committees: Employment Steering Committee (ESC) Communications and Publications Committee JARR Community Committee Seedbank Committee IPA Committee – currently in recess Policies and Procedure Committee |