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5. LFWSEQ MEMBERS
LfWSEQ members are a diverse group of landholders managing over 5,000 properties across the SEQ
region. The Local Governments of SEQ understand their LfW members and adapt and tailor their
services to fit the needs of their members. LfWSEQ creates an important network of like-minded
landholders with a common interest.

LfW membership rests with the landholder, not the property, and expires upon sale of the property.
A LfW member can choose to leave the program at any time and for any reason. A council may also
De-register a LfW property for reasons outlined in Section 10.3.

Although LfW membership is voluntary, many LfWSEQ properties remain with the program through
successive owners.

5.1 Membership Facts
It is free to join the LfWSEQ program.

LfW membership is voluntary and non-binding. It does not encumber the title of the property, nor
does it bind future owners of the land.

Landholders with properties in the 13 Local Government regions of SEQ are welcome to join the
program if their property meets the Eligibility Criteria (Section 9).

LfWSEQ program membership does not:
   • Alter the legal status of a property in any way.
   • Convey the right of public access.
   • Designate an official wildlife sanctuary.
   • Prohibit hunting.
   • Grant a Local Government officer access or authority over the property in addition to existing
      local laws and regulations.

5.2 Membership Benefits
LfWSEQ members receive many benefits through their membership with the program. Foremost is a
visit to their property by a skilled council LfW Officer during which they are offered personalised,
professional advice on the natural assets, ecological threats and prioritised conservation
recommendations for their properties.

In addition, depending on Local Government resourcing, LfWSEQ may offer members:
    • Property maps.
    • Practical training and access to emerging technologies in the field.
    • Field days, workshops and training on conservation land management.
    • Resources such as LfWSEQ technical notes and citizen science tools.
    • Incentives such as nest boxes, native plants, ecological restoration tools, fauna monitoring
         cameras and field guides.
    • Access to grants and other assistance for on-ground conservation work.
    • Access to networks of like-minded landholders to exchange knowledge and skills.
    • Access to information on Indigenous cultural heritage protection.
    • Regular correspondence that is science-based and professional.
    • Recognition of membership milestones and achievements.



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