Case Studies
BatNight 2025
Mid Macquarie Landcare invites the community to learn more about the creatures of the night.
A Coordinated Approach to Feral Pig and Weed Control
Gravesend had a feral pig and weeds information night to help understand the importance of having a community-based approach when it comes to tackling the problem.
Protecting a Hidden Wetland Treasure at Tumbarumba Town Common
This project is helping protect the Tumbarumba Town Common Wetland through fencing, weed control, monitoring and community education.
Matong After Dark: Exploring Nocturnal Wildlife and Citizen Science
An evening community event focused on citizen science and nocturnal wildlife. It included an introduction to iNaturalist, talks on local wildlife, habitat conservation, and a guided night walk.
Working Together: A Partnership Approach to Landcare Site Management
This case study shows how CHRL, the City of Coffs Harbour, and NPWS partner to support volunteers and deliver coordinated conservation across land tenures. Clear roles and shared effort improve environmental outcomes and strengthen long-term community stewardship.
Stronger frame, greater support
Improving the structure of the district group through good governance to expand transparency and inclusivity.
Good Neighbours: Tackling Weeds Together
Holbrook Landcare Network bringing neighbours and land managers together to coordinate weed management across the Tumbarumba district.
Coordinated Weed Management Through the Good Neighbours Program
Weeds don't stop at fence lines, so managing them requires people to work together. The Good Neighbours Program is bringing together landholders, community groups and government agencies across the Tumbarumba region to improve weed control and reduce the spread of priority weeds such as ox-eye daisy.
Farmers Reconnect Over the Fence
As part of their 'Over the Fence' project, Weddin Landcare held a series of six field days designed to provide farmers with practical knowledge and insights to how local farmers are adopting climate-smart agricultural practices.
Texas Star Performance Horses Horsemanship Clinic - 15 May 2026
Horsemanship, Partnerships & Community Wellbeing
Edible garden tour to grow local food security
Weddin Landcare led an edible garden tour through Grenfell to to connect green thumbs of every skill level with the Grenfell Community Produce Gardens, the Grenfell Food Hall and other local growers.
2026 Koala Feed Tree Giveaway
The Macleay Landcare Network delivered a Koala Feed Tree Giveaway in partnership with DCCEEW, Kempsey Council, Forestry Corp and Koala Conservation Australia
Community Collaboration in the Yass Gorge
Partnerships between Landcare, the local Aboriginal community and volunteers are helping restore and care for an important Yass Gorge conservation area.
Collaborative community planting day
Coming together to support progress towards a shared vision of restoring lowland subtropical “big scrub” rainforest habitat and riparian areas along Maguires Creek at Teven Memorial Park. A longstanding project by Tuckombil Landcare Group.
Tackling European wasps together
Are you concerned about European wasps? You are not the only one!
Innovation in erosion control
Bamboo retaining structures. A nature based solution to control erosion: a pilot test on the Richmond River.