THE MDLN STORY
MDLN started in 1998 and arose out of a number of farmer and sailinty-focussed groups joining together to form the Network.
Over time, the Network has grown and its various individuals and subgroups have fenced, removed weeds, addressed erosion, treated vermin, planted thousands of shrubs and trees, and grown beautiful shelter belts and riparian habitats and formed strong partnerships with many organisations and community groups.
This work has improved farming productivity, soil quality, increased biodiversity and contributed to the provision of beautiful places for community to enjoy including the Gippsland Plains Rail Trail and Flooding Creek Linear Park
MDLN'S AREA
THE MDLN BOARD
MDLN is administered by a Board elected in October each year at the Annual General Meeting and the
2024-2025 Board members are:
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Chair: vacant
Vice-chair: vacant
Secretary: Sandra Jefford
Treasurer: Peter Neaves
Board members: Dennis Gedye, Derek Harms, Kate Mirams, John Caldow
The Board employs two Facilitators, Firewise Project Officer and Executive Support Officer.
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Bonnie Reeves is the Community Facilitator
Email: bonnier@mdln.com.au 0484 002 296
Working Tuesday and Wednesday
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Callam Reynolds is the Agriculture Facilitator
Email: ag@mdln.com.au 0401 795 026
Working Tuesday and Wednesday
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Van Ong is the Firewise Project Manager til March 2025
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Jenny O’Neill is the Strategy and Governance Manager
Email: execsupport@mdln.com.au
Monday and Tuesday
Landcare began in 1986 in central Victoria when a group of farmers got together to repair the natural environment.
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Since then the Landcare movement has spread across Australia and the world with the Maffra and Districts Landcare Network established in 1998.
It has also adopted a broader focus of sustainable management of our natural resources.
Landcarers create positive change in their local communities and local environment