Debate resumed, on motion by Mr Chester:

That the House:

(1)

notes that National Landcare Week, 7 to 13 September, in 2009 commemorated 20 years of service across Australia;

(2)

recognises that Landcare:

(a)

is primarily a community driven, grassroots organisation that involves local people achieving locally significant environmental aims; and

(b)

volunteers make an extraordinary contribution by understanding practical environmental work; and

(3)

highlights the need for ongoing funding to employ Landcare facilitators and coordinators who play a pivotal role in:

(a)

managing the volunteer programs;

(b)

assisting community groups;

(c)

providing professional advice; and

(d)

mobilising volunteer effort.

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