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10-10-2006
Ian Stanley of WA Wins NLP Individual Landcare Award 2006
West Australian Man Carries Off Top Honours At The National Landcare Awards.
Ian Stanley Has Just Won The Australian Government National Landcare Program (NLP) Individual Landcarer Award At The Gala Event Held In
A West Australian man based near Kalannie has carried off top honours at the National Landcare Awards and won a prestigious National Landcare Award at the Awards’ event held in
It’s a massive win for Ian Stanley. His Excellency Major General Michael Jeffery, the Governor General of the Commonwealth of Australia, presented the award to Mr. Stanley in front of a packed audience of people from the Landcare movement.
More than 700 people were at the gala dinner to watch the school win the national award. Ian Stanley won The Australian Government NLP Individual Landcarer Award.
The award is presented to an individual who is carrying out and promoting landcare and sustainable agricultural practices through on-ground and awareness activities. Ian Stanley was thrilled by the national win. In total 11 awards were presented.
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“During the 80s and 90s, the Department of Conservation and Land Management was investigating the use of mallees as the basis for developing a eucalyptus oil industry. The mallees needed to be integrated into production systems. Don and Ian were actually amongst the first farmers to get involved.”
“This triggered Ian’s passion for mallees. He started integrating trees into farm landscapes with an on-going farming plan – created with the Kalannie-Goodlands Landcare District. Trees were used to control surface water movement, prevent wind erosion and reduce rising water tables.”
“In a decade Ian established more than a million trees on the property. This is extraordinary stuff. As well as the environmental benefits, the trees provided economic return and formed the base of a sustainable mallee industry. The fledgling industry was coordinated by the Oil Mallee Association of WA. Ian is the President. Ian’s model is now inspiring others. Over 1,000 growers in WA have now established mallees in a similar manner. Ian is inspiring people everywhere. Farmers in NSW are now following his example too. He’s been involved in selling eucalyptus oil to
“He’s had some amazing successes. For instance, the oil extracted from one species of mallee was originally considered useless but the Kalannie Distillers – which Ian helped found – found a way to blend it and thus created a highly sought after product. He’s a leader in his field and an innovator. His sons are now getting ready to take over the property.”
The Minister for Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry, Peter McGauran, said the Australian Government is proud to be involved with the National Landcare Awards. “These awards showcase the achievements of people who are making a vital contribution to the sustainable management of our natural resources through community group and industry volunteer effort.”
Brian Scarsbrick added, “Landcare is making such a difference. Thousands of Aussies are out there tackling the problems. We have serious issues but the wonderful thing is many Australians are serious about tackling those problems. We congratulate all the National Landcare Awards’ winners.”
“Ultimately everybody is a winner with these awards. We’ve seen amazing finalists and our key message is well done to every single finalist because you are doing landcare and