WHO
WE ARE
Our Programs
These programs establish the overarching target outcomesfor Avongro
01
EASTERN WHEATBELT
Avongro will work with eastern Wheatbelt land owners and communities to encourage and
facilitate commercial and biodiversity tree and shrub plantings to develop alternative incomestreams and improve landforms.
Avongro will establish a revolving fund with funds raised to purchase, protect and on-sell farmlands with a
conservation covenant attached to the land title to protect natural bushland and rehabilitated lands.
03
Working with Aboriginal Communities
Avongro aims to foster engagement with local Aboriginal communities to achieve and consult on it’s commercial and biodiversity programs, while
establishing working and training opportunities for Aboriginal communities.
02
Activate the Wheatbelt is an initiative for young people that brings together rural and urban youth for environmental activities like tree planting, setting up regional centres to be led and guided by young people, and providing practical training with
a real focus on hands-on creative projects to grow community awareness and education in the sector.
04
East-West Conservation Corridor
Avongro will work with landowners and communities to develop and rehabilitate a conservation corridor
extending east wards from Meckering to Merredin and beyond. Such a large scale program will involve commercial and community engagement plus the
willingness of landowners to commit to the program.
Activate the Wheatbelt, Men of the Trees and Rotary
will be strong participants in this program.
