Frequently Asked Questions
How will the planning process relate to the Regional Catchment Strategies?
We anticipate that the Regional Catchment Strategies (RCSs) will provide an important foundation for the proposed New Futures for Victorian Landcare Plans, identifying both values and priorities. We expect that our work will play a role in implementing the RCSs and we look forward to the participation of Catchment Management Authorities in regional engagement processes.
Is this a government planning process?
No. A large part of the point of New Futures for Victorian Landcare is that the plans are developed by the landcare community to meet the needs and interests of the communities. The plans will have no regulatory effect and will be owned by the organisations that develop them. However, project partners recognise that both the Victorian and Australian Governments are actively interested in supporting private investment into sustainable land and environmental management and there may be appropriate scope for their participation.
If our community does the planning work, is investment for implementation guaranteed?
No. The extent to which investment can be secured depends a lot on the products of the planning work and how attractive these are to green finance markets. We can be certain that in the absence of the plans, it will not be possible to secure private investment.
How does the Landcare Community become involved?
Funding is available to support development of up to six landscape plans. We will be developing criteria for an expression of interest process to enable participation in the process. Once selected, funding will be available for network-based project staff and other resources to ensure participation is not a drain on community resources.