Projects - Gunning District Landcare
Gunning District Landcare’s projects are aimed at looking after our region's terrestrial and aquatic environments so they are productive and sustainable for stock, wildlife and people. Our core projects relate to:
managing pest animals, particularly foxes through our coordinated baiting program;
protecting threatened species and other wildlife, with a focus on the endangered Southern Pygmy Perch which has been found in our area, and;
establishing trees and shrubs in the local landscape, with benefits flowing to productivity and environmental values. Scientific evidence and the experience of pioneering local land managers, show that a property with around 30% of its area planted to trees can be more productive than just bare paddocks.
Gunning District Landcare has also run a successful School Holiday Program since the end of 2017. We offer engaging, enjoyable and informative activities for children and teens that build knowledge about our local environment.
Southern Pygmy Perch Refuge Dams
In 2018, Gunning District Landcare called for people to nominate suitable farm dams as refuge sites for the threatened Southern Pygmy Perch. There are only three populations of this charismatic little fish left in the wild in NSW, and two of these populations are in the Gunning area!
Unfortunately, Southern Pygmy Perch is under severe threat from the voracious non-native Red Fin Perch. Farm dams are ideal as they are safe from predators and can be easily monitored.