Is Landcare in Trouble ?

Stock and Land have an interesting article this week on the future of Landcare after the release of the federal governments stimulus package. The issues raised are the very same one's we're dealing with. How will Landcare survive in the face of fading volunteerism and a lack of government support. The article cam be found here : http://sl.farmonline.com.au/news/nationalrural/agribusiness-and-general/general/the-future-of-landcare-in-doubt/1438841.aspx . If you have any thoughts on this, kick start a discussion of the issue here : http://b2blcn.ning.com/forum/topics/the-survival-of-landcare . It would be great to know what you think.