Key points
The number of Landcare groups in the region is a measure of community awareness of land management issues and involvement in environmental projects. Landcare groups work to improve their local environments. They help protect the land and water by fencing and planting near waterways (rivers, streams, lakes, wetlands and harbours) and in high erosion areas such as steep land and land with slips.
- There are now 35 Landcare groups in our Region. Environment Waikato helped start the region’s first Landcare group in 1992.
- The number of Landcare groups in the Waikato region from 1992 to 2003. The number of groups has increased steadily.
Source: Environment Waikato
What agencies are doing
Environment Waikato works in partnership with Landcare groups to provide:
- technical advice and information
- facilitation
- networking opportunities with other groups
- training days and field days
- incentives.
What you can do to help
You can join a local Landcare group or start one yourself. Speak with your neighbours about local environmental concerns or ambitions and get together to form a group. Contact Environment Waikato to find out what assistance is available. We can help with:
- setting goals
- planning
- technical advice
- links to other groups
- information about your local environment
- obtaining plants and materials
- training events or field days on relevant topics.
More information
More detail on this indicator, including how and where this information is collected, is available here.
What we want to achieve
The community outcome we are seeking to achieve by supporting Landcare groups is:
- We are aware of what we need to do to look after our environment. Our region is renowned for linking environmental awareness with community action.