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
2023-24 Board members are:
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Chair: Stephanie Mathews
Vice-chair: Geoff Gooch
Secretary: Sandra Jefford
Treasurer: Peter Neaves
Board members: Dennis Gedye, Alexis Killoran, Derek Harms
The Board employs a community facilitator and an executive support officer.
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Bonnie Reeves is the Agricultural Facilitator
Email: bonnier@mdln.com.au
0484 002 296
Working Monday afternoon, Tuesday – Thursday.
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Jenny O’Neill is the Executive Support Officer –
Email: execsupport@mdln.com.au
0497 155 641
Wednesdays only
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 (tbc).
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