Case Studies
Community Foundation
To provide ongoing funding to build the capacity of the community to prepare for ‘chronic stresses’ and ‘episodic shocks’.
Community Energy Retail Hub
Investigating a vision to facilitate the development of a Community Energy Retail Hub that will incentivise the uptake of renewable energy for a fair price that will create local jobs.
Hearns Soil Aerator Trial
Soil Aerator trials to improve soil health, moisture holding capacity and reduce reliance on chemical inputs.
The Biosecurity Imperative
Understanding the importance of biosecurity, having a biosecurity plan and the implications of all biosecurity outbreaks.
Willow removal from Yass River
Yass Landcare works over decades to remove willows from Yass River
Identify Paddock Pastures and Weeds
Informative workshop and paddock walk to identity various native and introduced plant species
Dunedoo Bicentenary
Dunedoo Bicentenary -Recognising our history, celebrating Reconciliation, Renewing our community and Landscape
What is it about Dung Beetles?
Building community awareness of the value of dung beetles for sustainable and productive agriculture
Nesting boxes installed near Kindra Forest
Using artificial hollows to mitigate habitat loss while educating youth about this issue.
Digging Deeper into Soils
Junee Area Landcare organized a six-day soil workshop series with agroecologist David Hardwick, aimed at helping land managers build their soil knowledge and increase their skills in decision making.
Cultural Connection
Collaboration improving river health and learning about native foods and crafts
Ecological weekends monitoring flood effects
Following major flooding, the Down The Track team is back monitoring Lake Cargelligo's big backyard
Women Caring for the Catchment
The Catchment Keepers workshops was designed to inspire local agricultural women across the Murrumbidgee to share stories and actions that empower and sustain us as custodians and farmers.
Improving Farm Dams
A farm dam that was fenced off from stock 15 years ago has enhanced environmental, agronomic and economic outcomes of the farm where it is located.
Grey-crowned babbler workshop
A workshop on the Grey-crowned Babbler, a threatened woodland species, was hosted by Corowa District Landcare Inc and supported by the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust and Landcare NSW Partnership.
Catchment Keepers for Women in Hay
Empowering women farmers and farm partners by providing education, encouraging leadership, fostering connections and recognising contributions.