We welcome Chris Cobern, the first ever Upper Merri Landcare Facilitator.  Funding for the position is from a Victorian Govt Landcare Facilitators grant for a one day per week postion, until June 2024. Chris brings a wealth of knowledge and experience to the position. He will be focused on increasing community natural resource management activities in the Upper Merri (and the upper Plenty) community.

Chris is pursuing the formation of a Landcare group in the area and is keen to hear from interested people. He'll also be encouraging the formation of Friends groups in more suburban parts of the upper catchment, as well as supporting existing groups.

Chris can be contacted on Wednesdays at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..