Funding Available: Hunter-Central Rivers CMA seeking projects

to deliver specific outputs under the Caring for Our Country funding program.

Projects will engage the community in coastal conservation and rehabilitation projects involving;

  • Littoral Rainforest and Coastal Vine Thickets managed to reduce critical threats to biodiversity and enhance their condition, connectivity and resilience.
  • Reducing the impacts of WoNS (Weeds of National Significance), primarily bitou bush and lantana.

The CMA has $145,000 available and is inviting projects of between $20,000 and $50,000.
Click on the links to download the EOI Form and Brief outlining the process.
Caring for Our Coast – Stage 2 – EOI Brief
Caring for Our Coast – Stage 2 – EoI Form

EOIs are due 5pm Monday 28th February 2011.

Please contact your CMA office to discuss any projects you have in mind;

Taree to Port Stephens – Tina Clemens on 6551 8994

Newcastle to Gosford – Hayley Skehan on 4337 1206

General Enquiries can be directed to me on 4337 1213.

More Information at: http://www.hcr.cma.nsw.gov.au/articles/news.asp?news_id=67