BECOME A MEMBER
LFW MEMBERSHIP
Land for Wildlife welcomes landholders who:
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would like to manage part or all of their property as habitat for native plants and animals
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are interested in integrating nature conservation with other land uses
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have a property with at least 1 hectare of intact native vegetation (exceptions may apply for educational, community-owned or other properties); AND/OR
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have a property of at least 1 hectare that they would like to restore to native vegetation
Land for Wildlife also welcomes educational partners such as schools, nature reserves and publicly or commercially owned / managed properties to act as examples of wildlife habitat that are available for the wider community to visit.
There are 2 categories of LFW membership available to landholders:
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Full membership: available to landholders that have at least 1 hectare of native vegetation and are actively managing it (for weeds and fire etc. as needed) to be intact and conserved as habitat for wildlife.
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Growing towards membership: available to landholders who have less than1 hectare of intact native vegetation, but are restoring their land through revegetation of native flora, or active weed and fire management to incorporate at least 1 hectare of intact native wildlife habitat.
member benefits
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Network with other LFW members
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Attend LFW workshops (approx. 2-4 each year)
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Receive LFW newsletters stories from members’ blocks and other interesting stories
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Contact the LFW project officers for advice
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Be informed of interesting, relevant events
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Access to LFW’s camera trap loan program to monitor wildlife presence on your property
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Contribute to the conservation efforts of our amazing northern Territory landscapes that support a great diversity of plants and wildlife
HOW DO I JOIN?
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Complete the New Member Sign Up form
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After we receive your details, we will arrange a date for an assessment of your property, by a Land for Wildlife Top End staff member, who will: classify habitat types, highlight any plant or animal species of interest, identify weeds, as well as any land management issues.
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If your property qualifies for LFW Membership, you will be given a LFW gate sign. This will either identify you as a “Growing Towards”, or “Full Status” LFW Member.
