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PLANNING & ENVIRONMENT COMMITTEE MEETING                                            11 APRIL 2023


Table 2. LfW incentive outcomes for previous three financial years

Incentive           2019/2020           2020/2021          2021/2022           Totals
outcome
Tube stock          6,560               12,090             10,265              28,915
planted
Area of land        8.1                 11.8               14.1                34
planted (ha)
Area managed for 26                     9.3                13.7                49
weeds (ha)
Landowner labour 1,220                  2,320              3,017               6,560
(hrs)
Landowner           $27,740             $56,700            $36,930             $121,370
materials

Landowner co-contribution (labour costed at $46.62 per hour and materials) amounted to $427,200
over the three years, every dollar invested by Council has been matched by members contributing
$1.80.

A Land for Wildlife member survey was conducted across SEQ in 2022. Key findings are:
   •   LfW membership is important to landowners perceived improvements in native vegetation,
       as members report improved knowledge of weed control, erosion and sediment control, and
       wildlife identification as a result of LfW program participation.
   •   Connectivity between LfW properties and protected areas is important, as 58% of members
       with properties adjoining protected areas reported better perceived ecological conditions on
       their property.
   •   The greatest changes in members perceptions of their knowledge between joining the
       program and their current knowledge was seen in management of weeds and revegetation.
   •   The intrinsic value of the LfW program to the community includes enhancing perceptions of
       the overall quality of life for members, improved health and wellbeing, improved sense of
       purpose, improved health and fitness, time spent with family and friends, and appreciation of
       local Council.
   •   Within SEQ, the LfW program is estimated to contribute to the local economy directly
       between $10m and $23m per annum, based upon the investment in the program from the
       local councils plus the estimated cash invested by the members, and indirectly, through
       knock on effect impacts of between $20m to $70m per annum.
   •   Each $1 invested by Local Governments in the LfW SEQ program has been matched by a
       range of between $5 and $16 of investment by the membership.

The survey allowed for members to submit comments on the value of the program. Below are some
representative quotes:

   •   “Being new to the area less than 12 months ago I have gained invaluable support and advise
       from the program. I would have not known where to start without them”
   •   “I think it is a great scheme”
   •   “I have always appreciated the generous and helpful assistance and guidance of both Land
       for Wildlife and Landcare.”



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