The Carroll Labor Government is continuing to support regional communities to tackle invasive weeds and pest animals, protecting local farms, waterways and native wildlife.

Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes announced recipients of the latest round of the Partnerships Against Pests fund in Northern Victoria.

• Euroa Arboretum will receive $43,000 to progress the Fire Recovery Feral Animal Awareness and Monitoring Project
• Kiewa Catchment Landcare Groups will receive $49,900 to progress the Empowering Community Action project
• Victorian Wine Industry Association INC will receive $41,000 to progress the Managing the Edges project

Over the past three years, the Carroll Labor Government has invested $5.5 million in the program, supporting 114 projects delivered by 71 organisations across Victoria.

The grants bring together local communities, Traditional Owners, farmers and government to protect agricultural land, native wildlife and the environment.

Euroa Arboretum is one of 16 community groups receiving support to transition and implement new strategies in their local economy, supported by the Partnerships Against Pests Grants Program.

For more information and the full list of recipients, visit agriculture.vic.gov.au.

Quotes attributable to Member for Northern Victoria Jaclyn Symes

"We're backing local communities to tackle invasive weeds and pest animals that threaten our farms, waterways and native wildlife."