Landholders impacted by recent bushfires on the Fleurieu Peninsula can now apply for funding to help restore damaged properties.
The Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board has opened a bushfire recovery grant program offering up to $5,000 to support on-ground recovery work following the Nangkita, Tooperang and Deep Creek fires.
The Nangkita and Tooperang blaze in mid-January burned about 685 hectares of farmland, vineyards and vegetation, destroying several structures including two family homes before it was brought under control after eight days.
The Deep Creek bushfire began on the 1st of February and burned more than 4,500 hectares across the southern Fleurieu Peninsula, heavily impacting Deep Creek National Park and Talisker Conservation Park and damaging 22 structures before it was controlled on the 12th of February.
Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board team leader regional engagement Caroline Dorward says the support is designed to help landholders take practical steps in their recovery.
“We know recovery looks different for every property and many landholders are still working out where to start,” she said.
“This support is about meeting people where they’re at and helping them take practical next steps. That could be through advice, funding or simply talking through their options.”
The grants can be used for a range of recovery actions including erosion and sediment control, establishing ground cover, fencing to protect waterways and native vegetation, weed and pest animal control and revegetation.
Landholders in fire-affected areas are encouraged to contact the Hills and Fleurieu Landscape Board or apply through its bushfire recovery information hub.
