1. Future Landscapes

2. What is Future Landscapes?
The Future Landscapes project will equip Councils in the region with the information, tools and strategies to protect and improve agriculture and natural resources across the region

3. What is Future Landscapes?
A climate change adaptation planning project
5 Councils from the Central Highlands region of Victoria
Improve understanding of the impacts of projected climate change on the region’s natural assets
Develop responses to effectively protect and improve agriculture and biodiversity assets across the region
Provide valuable tools, information, climate scenario modelling, case studies, tools and materials to support adaptation actions

4. Project Partners
With funding from

5. Stages of the Project
Stage One - Background research, climate scenario modelling and adaptation planning
Stage Two – Development of practical, local adaptation tools and engagement

6. Process and Outputs – Stage 1
Wheat, Cool Climate Grapes, Phalaris, Brassicas
5 Biodiversity Plans

7. Case Studies Biodiversity Agriculture Plains Grassland
Wheat
Canola
Rye
Phalaris
Cool Climate Grapes
Warm Climate Grapes
Brassicas
Apples
Bluegums
Lettuce
Biodiversity 
Plains Grassland
Plains Grassy Woodlands
Dry Forests
Riparian Forests

8. Project Outputs
Canola, Warm Climate Grapes, Rye

9. Key Findings
Agriculture - the Central Highlands region has a biophysical environment (climate, soil and topography) that is highly suited to sustaining a productive agricultural sector. 
Biodiversity - the extent of native ecosystems continues to decline throughout the region, primarily due to clearance for other land use activities.  This will be exacerbated by climate change, and key strategies for biodiversity protection include protection of remnants, enhancing habitat resources and revegetation in strategic areas.