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WELCOME TO KONGWAK HILLS LANDCARE GROUP

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Kongwak Pioneer Reserve - Interactive tour and track maps

The Kongwak Hills Landcare Group has developed GPS track maps and an interactive tour of the Kongwak Pioneer Reserve which includes informative podcasts about it's history and the flora and fauna within the Reserve. 

This data can be downloaded to your smartphone or tablet and used while you explore the Reserve.

Access the Interactive Tour
On your device:
1. Download the Google Earth or Google Earth Pro app.
2. Download the interactive tour file - here.
3. Open the file in Google Earth or Google Earth Pro.
​4. Explore!
 
Track Maps
Track maps can also be downloaded here.

WHAT WE DO

Our group has been active in the Kongwak community for over 10 years.
Read on to see what we we do and how we've contributed:
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MEMBER STORIES

Sit down, grab a cuppa and meet some of our members and their landcaring stories:
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NEWS & EVENTS


Featured news and events:
2025 MEMBERSHIPS NOW DUE
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If you would like to join KHLG in 2025 as a new member or renew your current membership, we'd love to have you on board.

2025 Annual Membership Info
Membership term: 1 January - 31 December.
2025 Fee: $35 inc GST per property/household.
Payment method: EFT/Bank Deposit.
How to? On our website > click here
NEXT GENERAL MEETING

 Our next general meeting is scheduled for:

Further details to come.
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To RSVP or for further information please email: [email protected] 
REFLECTING ON 2024...

​Sit down with a cuppa and reflect on our wonderful efforts and achievements as a group during 2024.

​Read the post here.

RESOURCES

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WILDLIFE NESTING BOX SALES
STURDY, NON-TOXIC + HAND-MADE WITH CARE FROM RECYCLED HARDWOOD
Did you know...
​many of our native animals rely on tree hollows for their survival?
To put a number on it, nearly 20 per cent of bird species, nearly 30 per cent of reptiles and almost 50 per cent of mammals!​ 
​Hollows form in mature trees such as eucalypts, taking a minimum of 80-120 years to be habitable (or even hundreds of years for large hollows).
However, as these trees are removed across the landscape, homes for these animals are becoming few and far between.
​Take a look around your neighbourhood - how many homes you can spot?
​If there are few, there are ways to help...
Wildlife Nesting Boxes
Installing nesting boxes on your property or broader landscape, can provide a substitute home for wildlife until existing vegetation and revegetation projects mature. 
About our Boxes 
We are now excited to offer wildlife nesting boxes for purchase! 

​This was inspired by our 2021 project "Kongwak Hills homes for wildlife – Engaging Volunteers in Citizen Science" which saw 120 nesting boxes installed over 13 Kongwak properties - read more here.
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Our boxes are made  sturdy and non-toxic  from recycled hardwood and are supplied raw, so you can choose to paint or leave them natural.
There are currently 5 designs on offer, based on those of the Maffra & District Landcare Network and East Gippsland Landcare Network - see here.
​Once an order is placed and payment taken, we have our local Men's Shed set to work to expertly construct them. 
​Due to the hand-made nature and recycled materials used, each box will be unique, varying in dimensions, shading, construction technique.
Price = $66 per box (inc GST)​​

Available Designs
​We currently have 5 designs on offer:
Why not put a nesting box up at your place and see who moves in?
If you are keen to purchase or find out more, please use the below enquiry form to do.
We will respond to your form submission and advise on how to proceed from there.
No boxes will be constructed until full pre-payment has been made.

Please be aware and respect that we are a volunteer group and will respond as diligently as when we can. Thank you. 
WILDLIFE NESTING BOX - ENQUIRY FORM
    Enter your details:
    Enter quantity of each box design required:
     $66 per box (inc GST)
MEMBERSHIP

    NEW memberSHIP APPLICATION FORM - Kongwak Hills Landcare Group

    ​The Annual Membership term is 1 January - 31 December - $35 inc GST per property/household.
    ​All new member applications must complete and submit this form.
    ​STEP 1: AGREE TO GROUP RULES
    ​In applying for membership, you are agreeing to abide by the Rules of the Kongwak Hills Landcare Group Inc. (Link to Rules)

    STEP 2: ENTER YOUR DETAILS

    STEP 3: PAY MEMBERSHIP FEE

    Pay the $35 membership fee by bank deposit to:

    BSB: 633000 - Bendigo Bank
    Account # 146720537
    Account name: FTLA - Kongwak Hills Landcare Group
    Reference: Please use your first and surname so we can identify your payment

    STEP 4: SUBMIT FORM

    Press the SUBMIT button to send the form to us. 
​If you have not had a response within 10 days, please follow up your application by emailing [email protected]

CONTACT US
EMAIL
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​If you'd like to know more about Kongwak Hills Landcare Group  or get in contact:​
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​[email protected]
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