
Mitta Valley Landcare received a grant of $20,000- in 2024-25 to enhance wetlands in the Mitta Valley. Two wetlands have been fenced off covering 2.23 hectares and 1500 native seedlings have been planted into the sites. The area contains the Ecological Vegetation Class ( EVC 186 ) Plains Grassy Woodland/ Flood Plain Riparian Woodland complex ( endangered). These areas have historically been home to the Growling Grass Frog Litoria Reinforms, also endangered.
Mitta Valley Landcare Group has over the last 5 years concentrated on these wetland areas, providing fencing payments and seedlings to local farmers to secure these areas. Not all wetlands need to be fenced however it often assists landholders with stock management as well as excluding stock from certain sensitive areas. Regeneration can then occur and weeds are managed more easily. The Peters family and Ian and Jill Coghlin were involved this year.
In 2025-26 Mitta Valley Landcare Group will help fence 2135 metres of fence around 2 more wetlands.
