In Australia a new government program pours millions into private land protection and creates a model for collaborative conservation
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Cecilia Riebl, ILCN regional rep. for Australia & Lily Robinson, ILCN program coordinator
March 15, 2023
In the Australian state of Victoria, gears are turning in a large-scale initiative to drive nature-based climate solutions. The Victorian Government’s $77-million (AUD) BushBank program is addressing climate change and supporting wildlife as it restores more than 20,000 hectares (ha) of land across Victoria. Part of this plan creates a framework to deliver financial incentives to private landowners who commit to restoring, conserving, and sustainably managing their property in perpetuity.
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