Bushfire recovery grants now available for local land managers

The Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board is offering grants and practical support to help landholders recover from the Nangkita/Tooperang and Deep Creek fires.

The fires had a significant impact on communities, farms and natural landscapes across the Fleurieu Peninsula, with loss of vegetation, impacts to wildlife and damage to private and public assets.

Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu is now working with landholders to support recovery on the ground and help manage ongoing challenges following the fires.

Support available includes:

• Bushfire Recovery Grants of up to $5,000 to assist with on‑ground recovery works
• Personal advice and support from the Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu Stewardship Team
• A dedicated online hub with recovery information, guidance and links to support

“We know recovery looks different for every property, and many landholders are still working out where to start,” Caroline Dorr, Team Leader Regional Engagement said.  “This support is about meeting people where they’re at and helping them take practical next steps.  That could be through advice, funding or simply talking through their options.”

Bushfire Recovery Grants can be used for a range of practical land management recovery actions, including erosion and sediment control, establishing ground cover, fencing to protect watercourses and native vegetation, temporary livestock containment, improving livestock access to water, control of environmental weeds and pest animals, and revegetation.

Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu encourages landholders in affected areas to get in touch with their local Stewardship Officer or apply for a grant to support recovery on their property.

More information, including grant guidelines and application details, is available at www.landscape.sa.gov.au/hf/bushfirerecovery

The Nangkita/Tooperang and Deep Creek Bushfire Recovery Grants are funded through the Landscape Priorities Fund and delivered by the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board