IT'S Landcare Week, from today until August 13, across the country, marking a celebration of the tireless efforts of tens of thousands of volunteers devoted to restoring, protecting and enhancing both the natural environment and the vital agriculture sector within their local communities.

In North East Victoria more than 50 local groups, with several thousand volunteers, actively support and facilitate projects that contribute to the natural environment.

Helping lead the charge locally is the Wangaratta Landcare and Sustainability Inc. (WLSI), combining the Wangaratta Urban Landcare Group and Wangaratta Sustainability Network.

WLSI is committed to helping the local community value natural resources.

Its members help protect existing natural remnant vegetation and encourage native plant species regeneration on public land in natural areas and along waterways including Kaluna Park, Kaluna Island, Wenham’s Reserve, and Mullinmur Billabong, where they've been help native fish conservation and carp removal.

Members are also involved with clean up and protection of roadsides, waterways, and catchment by encouraging rubbish removal and water monitoring.

for more information on WLSI go to https://wlsi.org.au/