About Us

With more than 750 members, Barung has now consolidated its reputation as one of the most successful Landcare groups in Queensland, Australia and internationally.

Barung Landcare is an established part of the social fabric of the vibrant Maleny community - working tirelessly to ensure the sustainability of the natural resources of the region for the future.

The dedication of Barung's staff and volunteer Management Committees has led the group to:

Achieve extensive on-ground works on both public and private lands resulting in greater awareness of local flora and fauna, improved water quality and better environmental practices.
Establish a competitive, self-sustaining and educational local native plant nursery providing over 1.5 million local provenance native trees for the local area.
Instigate one of the Sunshine Coast's premier tourism events - the Maleny Wood Expo, From Chainsaw to Fine Furniture™ running for the 13th year in 2009.
Achieve a high standard of environmental extension for local landholders gain community and regional volunteer support valued at well over $250 000 per year.

Volunteering

Volunteering at Barung is an experience in both helping and learning. Barung operates with only a small paid staff, but a large number of volunteers. By being a volunteer you can support Barung's mission in helping the environment, learn about native Australian plants and ecosystems, gain valuable skills in raising native plants from seeds, and meet like-minded people with an interest in maintaining our environment.

We will always welcome Barung members with particular skills who can assist in areas of their expertise, such as office/computer, promotion and marketing, education, and various special projects that Barung runs during the year. Wood Expo: Over 150 volunteers help for the 3 days of the long weekend in May, which is Barung's' major educational and fundraising activity. For enquiries about volunteering for Barung activities, send us an email.

Barung Landcare Association

Your Committee

President: Eric Anderson
Vice President: Pat Fuller
Secretary: Bev Hand
Treasurer: David Binstead; Heather Spring; Kate Fraser; Dianna O'connor; Lin Fairlie; John Muir; Peter Stevens; Glen Donoghue

Your Staff

Manager: Darryl Ebenezer
Nursery Manager: Wayne Webb
Assistant Nursery Manager: Dawn Worthington
Contracting Services: Matt Bateman
Resource Centre Coordinator: Position Vacant
Sustainable Landuse/Projects Officer: Jonathan Waites (NLP)

Contact Barung

Barung Landcare Association Inc.
P.O. Box 1074 Maleny, Qld 4552
Ph: 07 5494 3151
Fax: 07 5494 3141