The Central West Local Land Services region is home to around 110,000 people and covers the central west slopes region around Grenfell, Forbes, and Wellington to the western plains of Nyngan and Coonamble.
Mixed farming production of cropping and livestock systems is dominant across the region. Wheat is the main cereal crop produced, with canola the most significant non-cereal crop while sheep and cattle production are the dominant livestock enterprises.
The floodplains region around Narromine and Trangie predominantly support large scale irrigated citrus and cotton operations whilst the Southern Lachlan Plains region surrounding Condobolin and Forbes provides ideal conditions for irrigated cropping and dairy production systems.
The region produces a number of horticultural crops including cherries and apples and also supports a viticulture industry.
The Central West Local Land Services region is also home to a number of natural assets, including the internationally recognised RAMSAR Macquarie Marshes.
Regional advisory groups
Local Community Advisory Groups ensure we meet our community's needs and are a legislative requirement under the Local Land Services Act 2013.
Community Advisory Groups are tailored to ensure community engagement for consultation, collaboration and planning, directed towards effective service delivery for the communities of the Central West region.
Central West Local Land Services is also committed to ensuring effective community engagement through various levels of networking such as forums, workshops and information sessions. Community input is always welcomed and considered via many channels of open communications.
The Central West Aboriginal Community Advisory Group (ACAG), consists of members from various local Aboriginal communities across the Central West.
Central West Local Land Services acknowledges the importance of enriching meaningful relationships with the Aboriginal community and consults with the ACAG on various Cultural Heritage issues with focus on adoption of respectful protocols.
ACAG's purpose is to:
- provide advice and strategic support to the Board and staff on all matters relating to Aboriginal engagement within the region in the most respectful and culturally appropriate manner
- improve customer service to Aboriginal communities by creating networking opportunities and partnerships to address local and regional issues
- provide a forum for a positive exchange of ideas between Central West Local Land Services and Aboriginal communities in relation to strategies, policies, projects and best practice, concerning Aboriginal engagement and cultural issues within the region
- maximise opportunities for Aboriginal people to increase relevant skills and knowledge and build capacity.
The Central West Community Advisory Group (CWCAG) acts as an integral link between Central West Local Land Services and the community it serves, providing the Board with a positive exchange of ideas and to consult on strategy development and planning services.
CWCAG members provide advice and strategic support to the Central West Board to ensure community values are incorporated into business and planning and contribute to matters concerning operations and service delivery.
CWCAG's purpose is to:
- provide the Board with a forum for positive exchange of ideas and to consult with community when developing strategy and planning services
- support the Board to ensure regional community values are included in relevant aspects of Local Land Services’ business and planning
- provide advice and strategic support to the Board and staff on matters relating to operations and service delivery of Central West Local Land Services
- maximise opportunities for the wider community to increase relevant skills, knowledge and build capacity.
The Central West Councils Environment and Waterways Alliance is a partnership of 18 Councils encompassing both the Central Tablelands and Central West Local Land Services regions. The Alliance exists to improve environmental outcomes across the region.
The current structure of the Alliance serves as the primary means of engagement with Local Government. It is supported by both Central West and Central Tablelands Local Land Services with contributions from member Councils to support capacity and employment of a Project Support Officer.
The Alliance assists member Councils with on-ground funding opportunities, project development and management including facilitation of quarterly meetings, training and capacity building events.
Central West member Councils include:
- Bogan Shire Council
- Coonamble Shire Council
- Dubbo Regional Council
- Forbes Shire Council
- Gilgandra Shire Council
- Lachlan Shire Council
- Narromine Shire Council
- Parkes Shire Council
- Warren Shire Council
- Warrumbungle Shire Council.
The Central West Natural Resource Management Working Group (CWNRMWG) is made up of a strong and robust network of passionate community members dedicated to sound natural resource management and sustainable agriculture.
The group includes representatives from over 24 Landcare and other community groups across the region.
The group meets regularly and provides the opportunity for coordinated, two-way conversation with member groups across local and regional scales.
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