Colin Campbell - gardening expert, television presenter ABCTV Gardening Australia
'I support the Obi Obi Parklands 100%. Because, being the initiator of the Roma St Parklands [in Brisbane] I have watched that develop and I have seen the tens of thousands (in fact nearly half a million visitors a year) go to that parkland and enjoy the ambience and the feeling of peace and tranquility. We could have something similar to that right here in Maleny.'
Professor Joe Baker AO OBE - world authority in natural resource management
'...the “Maleny Gardens Concept” could lead to a development, which would be ecologically sustainable, encourage community commitment and involvement, attract tourists particularly families and be an exemplar of how development can take place in harmony with nature.'
In acknowledging the hard work Council staff have undertaken to develop the concept currently being put to the community for comment, Barung Landcare has informed its more than 750 members as follows:
We believe the range of environmental outcomes and community benefits are far greater in the Obi Obi Parklands concept. The Barung Management Committee and staff support the Obi Obi Parklands concept because:
With more than 750 local members, Barung has now consolidated its reputation as one of the most successful landcare groups in Queensland, both in Australia and internationally.
Barung's aims are:
Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group
Since its formation in 1991, the Lake Baroon Catchment Care Group (LBCCG) has worked to raise public awareness of water quality issues within the Lake Baroon catchment.
The group encourages individuals and community groups to implement appropriate water and land use practices to minimise in-stream and groundwater pollution.
LBCCG provides up to 50% funding to landholders, community groups and other organisations to implement projects to improve water quality.
For more information, phone the group on (07) 5494 3775 or email info@lbccg.org.au.
Maleny District Green Hills Fund
Green Hills works in partnership with community, government and business to protect the rural integrity and character of the Maleny District.
Initiated by Dr. Greg Wren of Maleny, with the support of a group of concerned citizens sharing his vision, it was first registered as a Public Company Limited by Guarantee under Queensland Corporation Law in December 1995.
Green Hills is listed on the Australian Government Register of Environmental Organisations, which entitles contributors to full tax deductibility on donations to the Gift Fund, which has its own Trustees.
The aims of the Green Hills fund are: