Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu

Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu Working together to care for land, water and nature in the Adelaide Hills and Fleurieu regions.

Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu helps landholders and the community care for land, water and nature. This means helping them to keep soil healthy, share water fairly, control pest plants and animals, and restore natural habitats. We connect people to information, funding, projects, and each other. The Hills and Fleurieu region runs from Kersbrook in the Adelaide Hills to Cape Jervis on the Fleurieu

Peninsula, and as far west as the Onkaparinga River in the west, and the Murray Mouth in the east. The Mount Lofty Ranges are a biodiversity hotspot, home to half of the state’s species of native plants and three-quarters of its native birds. It also has some of the most productive primary industries supplying local and international markets. Our region spans the lands of the Kaurna, Ngarrindjeri and Peramangk people. We are committed to walking together with First Nations peoples in learning about and managing the Yerta/Ruwe (Country) of the region.

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South Australia continues to respond to detections of H5 bird flu across the state.To help keep communities informed, th...
08/09/2026

South Australia continues to respond to detections of H5 bird flu across the state.

To help keep communities informed, the South Australian Government is hosting a community forum in Willunga on Tuesday 6 October, from 6pm.

Hear from government leaders and experts including the Minister for Climate, Environment and Water and Minister for Tourism, the Hon Emily Bourke MLC, and representatives from the Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Department for Environment and Water and SA Health.

This is an opportunity to learn more about H5 bird flu, the preparedness measures currently in place as well as the animal, human and environmental health considerations.

This forum is free and open to the public. Registration is essential due to venue capacity.

Follow the link to find out more and register to attend: www.birdflu.sa.gov.au/community-forums

Visit birdflu.sa.gov.au for the latest updates.

Today is National Threatened Species Day. Did you know that as of this year, 186 plant species, 158 animal species and 1...
07/09/2026

Today is National Threatened Species Day. Did you know that as of this year, 186 plant species, 158 animal species and 13 ecological communities are recognised as threatened in the Hills and Fleurieu region?

From orchids and wildflowers to birds, mammals, reptiles and wetlands, these species and ecosystems are an important part of the region's natural heritage and biodiversity.

Reversing these declines requires sustained investment in recovery programs, habitat protection, restoration and threat reduction across the landscape.

Much of the region’s remaining native habitat occurs on private land, meaning landholders have a crucial and important role to play in the recovery of threatened species and ecosystems.

Actions that help create the connected, resilient landscapes native species need to survive and recover include:

💚 protecting native vegetation
🌱 restoring habitat
💧 caring for watercourses and
🐇 managing invasive pests and w**ds

Read more at https://bit.ly/4dneDc2

NEW EVENT | Do you have African lovegrass on your property and need the know-how to tackle it?Join Department of Primary...
05/09/2026

NEW EVENT | Do you have African lovegrass on your property and need the know-how to tackle it?

Join Department of Primary Industries and Regions, Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu, and the Connor Family at Nangkita Dairy to learn how to identify and manage African lovegrass.

On the day, you will discover:

🌾How to identify African lovegrass and distinguish it from lookalike species.

🌾The most effective African lovegrass control options for a variety of scenarios, including chemical and non-chemical approaches.

🌾How the Connor family is successfully tackling African lovegrass at Nangkita Dairy, and the impacts this w**d has on agricultural industries.

You will also take part in a walking tour of the property and observe practical demonstration from contractors, including a drone demonstration.

Participants will receive a personalised property map, practical advice, and a plan to help manage African lovegrass on your property. ✅

To learn more and sign up, visit this link 🔗 bit.ly/4iJUArQ

Alexandrina Council
City of Victor Harbor
City of Onkaparinga
District Council of Yankalilla

Planning our water future – Willunga Basin.Water resources across the Mount Lofty Ranges are under pressure, and our Wat...
04/09/2026

Planning our water future – Willunga Basin.

Water resources across the Mount Lofty Ranges are under pressure, and our Water Allocation Plans are being updated to better reflect changing conditions and community needs.

We’re inviting everyone who lives, works or cares about our region to take part in a Catchment Conversation, it's an opportunity to share your perspectives, ask questions and contribute local knowledge to this important process.

Our next event is on 17 September in McLaren Vale.

Water management across the Willunga Basin supports a productive agricultural landscape, including the McLaren Vale wine region, a thriving tourism industry, and important environmental assets such as the Aldinga Beach and Moana Sands Conservation Parks and the water dependent ecosystem of the Aldinga Washpool.

This is an important chance to reflect on how water is shared and used across our catchments, and how these choices affect our environment, farms, towns and communities. Healthy creeks and wetlands support native wildlife, productive landscapes and resilient communities, and maintaining them relies on shared understanding and solutions.

- Drop in at a time that suits you
- Speak with water and science experts
- Help shape how our water is managed.

Catchment Conversations will be running across the region until October.

Register at https://events.humanitix.com/catchment-conversation-willunga-basin

Calling all Heritage Agreement owners! 🌿 $6 million in funding has been committed to the Heritage Agreement (HA) Grants ...
02/09/2026

Calling all Heritage Agreement owners! 🌿 $6 million in funding has been committed to the Heritage Agreement (HA) Grants Program for another four years (2026-2030).

Learn how this can support your work below 👇

The state government has launched a new $6mHeritage Agreement Grant program for 2026-2030. The grants will fund native vegetation conservation projects for Heritage Agreement areas on private land across South Australia.

This follows the successful $6m Heritage Agreement Grants program 2023 – 2026 which funded more than 200 projects and enhanced biodiversity across 75,000 hectares.

Grants are for activities that improve biodiversity, including fencing, w**d and pest management and planting, and the program includes regional outreach, workshops and training to support landowners.

The Heritage Agreement Grants program makes a significant contribution to Australia’s commitment to aim to protect 30% of global land and marine areas by the year 2030. Heritage Agreements account for 3.5% of conserved land in South Australia.

Thanks to everyone who attended our recent Erosion and Sediment Control training for developers, contractors and industr...
02/09/2026

Thanks to everyone who attended our recent Erosion and Sediment Control training for developers, contractors and industry professionals.

Delivered by Strategic Environmental and Engineering Consulting in partnership with Water Sensitive SA, Landscapes Hills and Fleurieu and Mount Barker District Council, the session explored practical strategies for managing erosion and sediment risks on construction sites.

A key message from the training was that the most effective way to manage sediment is to prevent erosion in the first place, through maintaining groundcover, controlling erosion at the source and managing water movement across a site.

If you're planning earthworks, vegetation clearance, drainage works, watercourse crossings, or other activities that may impact water quality or watercourses, be sure to check whether a Water Affecting Activities Permit may be required at http://landscape.sa.gov.au/hf/WAA

Water Sensitive SA
Mount Barker District Council

Today we're celebrating National Wattle Day and the glorious golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) lighting up the Hills and ...
31/08/2026

Today we're celebrating National Wattle Day and the glorious golden wattle (Acacia pycnantha) lighting up the Hills and Fleurieu region, heralding the warmer months to come.

National Wattle Day is celebrated on 1 September each year, marking the first day of spring and recognising one of Australia's most iconic groups of native plants, the wattles.

Golden wattle is Australia's national floral emblem and indigenous to South Australia. Its flowers attract native birds, butterflies and beneficial insects, making it an important species for supporting biodiversity.

We hope you take a moment today to appreciate these uniquely Australian plants and enjoy the burst of colour they bring to our landscapes! 💛

Calling all citizen scientists! 📱🐸 Download FrogSpotter and help capture South Australia's frog calls during the spring ...
31/08/2026

Calling all citizen scientists! 📱🐸 Download FrogSpotter and help capture South Australia's frog calls during the spring census.

🌷🐸Join in the spring FrogWatch SA Seasonal Census from 1 - 8 September!

Many of SA’s frogs have been enjoying our wet and woolly winter weather, but spring can bring about changes for them to party (well, mate). As the weather warms up, frogs become more active and vocal, making spring the perfect time to record their calls.

Green Adelaide and the Murraylands and Riverland Landscape Board invite you to get outside smell the flowers springing and record frog calls via the FrogWatch SA website or smartphone app – FrogSpotter.

📲 Download the FrogSpotter app and get ready to record frog calls!

Learn more about the seasonal frog census - link in comments

28/08/2026
26/08/2026

💚 Got a project that could help wildlife recover after the Deep Creek and Nangkita-Tooperang bushfires earlier this year?

Grants of up to $10,000 are now available for activities such as fence repair, w**d control, habitat restoration, erosion control, feral/pest animal control, research and monitoring, all aimed at supporting the recovery and resilience of fire-impacted habitats and native flora, particularly threatened species in South Australia.

Applications close 5pm ACST Monday 14 September 2026. More information at the link in the comments 👇

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Upper Level, Corner Mann & Walker Street
Mount Barker, SA
5251

Opening Hours

Monday 9am - 5pm
Tuesday 9am - 5pm
Wednesday 9am - 5pm
Thursday 9am - 5pm
Friday 9am - 5pm

Telephone

+61883917500

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