Noosa Shire Rainforests and Coastal Habitats get the Green Army treatment
14th April, 2016
Federal Member for Wide Bay Warren Truss, today announced that another Green Army project has been approved for Noosa, under the government’s Green Army programme.“Campbell Page Recruitment will be hosted by the Noosa & District Landcare Group Inc. to undertake Green Army projects aimed at protecting and increasing the native habitat in the Noosa coastal and hinterland areas. The Project will primarily be located in the Six Mile and Kin Kin catchments,” Mr Truss said.
Mr Truss said the Green Army team will assist in the planting of 1000 native trees to recreate critical habitat for several Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC) listed species such as the Mary River Cod, Grey-headed Flying Fox and Koalas.
“The Noosa and Mary River Catchment project is a wonderful opportunity to improve biodiversity outcomes within an EPBC listed ecosystem.
“Service Providers are now recruiting young people who want to gain skills while helping our community deliver important local conservation outcomes.”
Enthusiastic 17-24 year olds are encouraged to join the Green Army, which is fast becoming the largest-ever team of young Australians participating in practical environmental action across the country.
Participation is open to Indigenous Australians, school leavers, gap year students, graduates and job seekers aged between 17 and 24 years.
“Green Army projects are underway around the nation and young people who want to gain valuable skills, training and experience in environmental and conservation fields are encouraged to register their interest”, Mr Truss said.
“The Green Army scheme encourages practical action to support local conservation projects across Australia, providing training to thousands of young Australians. Participants are encouraged to work towards nationally endorsed skills which they will hopefully be able to apply in their future careers.”
Anyone interested in joining the Green Army can apply through the appointed Service Providers for each state and territory. Contact details for Service Providers are available from www.environment.gov.au/green-army
