$1 Million for Landholders in North-West Victoria
Source: Victoria. Minister for Environment and Climate Change. Media Release
"Landholders in part of north-west Victoria will be paid $1 million to protect and improve native vegetation on private properties through the Brumby Government’s BushTender scheme. Environment and Climate Change Minister Gavin Jennings said agreements were being finalised with 19 landholders in the Victorian Mallee and northern Wimmera regions who will receive their BushTender payments as extra income over five years. The towns in the area include Mildura, Robinvale, Hopetoun and Ouyen.“The Brumby Government is taking action to protect Victoria’s landscape and biodiversity and this action has become even more important because of the threat of climate change,” Mr Jennings said."