Leigh District Landcare Group
Strengthening Communities. Restoring environments.
The Leigh District Landcare Group is centered around the Leigh River and includes Shelford, Inverleigh, Teesdale, Bannockburn and Wingeel.
​​Leigh District Landcare Group was formed in 1989 to combat the increasing problem of Serrated Tussock spreading throughout the district. The group was associated with the development of the Victorian Govt Serrated Tussock Working Party which was formed to assist the government with establishing noxious weed controls in the state. ​​​​​​​
​​The group has now taken on a broader role in supporting landholders and the community to overcome land and environmental degradation issues across the area. Activities include school and community tree planting activities in public spaces, drystone walling workshops, awareness
of noxious weeds activities, community connection through annual BBQ's, propagation of local seeds, advertising and participating in regional Landcare activities coordinated through the Geelong Landcare Network.​​​​​​​
