Background
Early in 1991 it was evident that the, at that time, Department of Conservation and Natural Resources proposed to establish a Weed Control Group in the Carrajung area.
A group of landholders formed to ensure that the community would be represented locally and Alan Dunkley was successful in applying for and being appointed as co-ordinator on behalf of the local community to the D.C.N.R.
At the inaugural meeting, attended by 34 community members, speakers - Trevor Cox (DNRE), Brian Dowley (DNRE), Murray Bassett ( Toora Ragwort Group), Rob Davidson (Binginwarri Ragwort Group), Len Mayo (DNRE) - outlined the various expectations and requirements of the group.
An executive committee was subsequently elected consisting of Malcolm Woolcock, Shiela King, Alan Borland (APM), Peter Clarkson, David Coulthard, & Steve DeClifford.
During 1995, with funding for both the groups co-ordinator and ragwort control ending, the executive decided upon expanding the area covered by the group to represent a greater number of land holders and to provide representation on a larger range of issues.
The Carrajung and District Land Management Group was formed.
Today
The Land Management Group continues to provide a valuable contribution to the local community landholders and holds meetings on the third Wednesday of each month at the Carrajung South Hall for anyone wishing to be involved.
Contact the secretary on 5189 1264 for further details. |
