Round 2 of Green Army now open for applications in Wide Bay
13th November, 2014
Federal Member for Wide Bay and Deputy Prime Minister Warren Truss, has encouraged environmental organisations in Wide Bay to nominate their local conservation projects for a new round of Green Army grants. “This new round of funding for Green Army projects in Wide Bay will build upon the valuable conservation work that has already been undertaken earlier this year. I encourage local councils, Landcare and conservation groups within Wide Bay, to put forward new project proposals, to help continue the improvement of natural environments in our region,” Mr Truss said.
“Green Army projects are focused on restoring and protecting native habitat, removing invasive weed species, planting vegetation, cleaning up creeks and rivers, preventing erosion and conserving heritage places.
“The Wide Bay electorate has a diverse landscape. Whether it is the Mary Valley, inland parks and reserves, or coastal areas, the local environment can always use a helping hand,” Mr Truss said.
“In addition to undertaking significant environmental restoration and conservation, Green Army projects also create valuable opportunities for young people to be paid while exploring career opportunities in land conservation and management.”
Applications for projects under round two of the Program will close at 2pm on 9 December 2014. To be eligible for the second round of the Programme, projects must be ready to start between 1 January 2015 and 30 June 2015.
Project guidelines, along with sample application forms to assist with planning project ideas, are available at www.environment.gov.au/green-army.
