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Little Wheeny Creek - Walk and Talk 27th September, 2024
On the 27th of September, Landcarer's met for a "Walk and Talk" on a landholder's property on Comleroy road to discuss land management with Robert Leslie from Local Land Services.
Platypus Landcare in the Hills - Working Bee
Every month Landcare groups meet at a scheduled property to conduct routine weed control, water testing and macro-invertebrate testing using a Water Bug Blitz kit. Eventually chipping away at the pesky weeds, working together to regenerate habitat one working bee at a time!
Bombay Landcare Geology and Soils Field Trip
At the end of September, Bombay Landcarers went on a field trip around their local landscape. Leading the tour was the extraordinary Dr Leah Moore, who currently works in land and later science across the Australian National University, CIT and University of Canberra.
Nursery working bees
Working bees are held periodically and will be advertised by email to members a few days before. There are also some jobs that can be done at home. Please contact mlg_nursery@yan.org.au if you would like to know more or check our Community native plant nursery folder on this website.
Newsletter - Spring 2024
Reports from the President, Executive officer and Project Officer along with updates from WaterNSW, EWAG and others.
Native Tree ID Workshop Resources - now available
Mid Macquarie Landcare ran a Native Tree ID workshop in conjunction with the Burrendong Arboretum and Botanic Garden.
Biodiversity in Action
September marks Biodiversity Month, a time to celebrate the incredible diversity of life that surrounds us and reflect on the importance of protecting it. Across the Central Tablelands, local Landcare groups are leading the charge to address biodiversity loss through a wide range of activities, community events, and conservation projects. Biodiversity is critical to the health of our ecosystems, yet it is under threat from habitat destruction, climate change, and unsustainable land practices. This month, Landcare groups are taking the opportunity to highlight these challenges and, more importantly, showcase the positive steps being taken by communities to protect and enhance the biodiversity of our region.
Celebrating Biodiversity Month: Central Tablelands Landcare in Action
September marks Biodiversity Month, a time to celebrate the incredible diversity of life that surrounds us and reflect on the importance of protecting it. Across the Central Tablelands, local Landcare groups are leading the charge to address biodiversity loss through a wide range of activities, community events, and conservation projects.
DORRIGO PLATEAU CORRIDOR DIGITAL MAPPING AND KOALA RESTORATION PROJECT
Mapping Koala Corridors Dorrigo Plateau
Biodiversity Month September 2024
Biodiversity Month is a time to celebrate and shine a spotlight on the diversity of life in the Lithgow district
New Trees for Climate Website By Bungendore Landcare
Earlier this year, Bungendore Landcare launched their new Trees For Climate Website - www.treesforclimate.com.au. The platform is dedicated to strategic tree and forest establishment and regeneration on the Southern Tablelands, with a wide range of useful resources on climate-ready re-vegetation, species recommendations, planting designs and tree establishment.
Get Involved with Greater Sydney Landcare Today
Find out what Greater Sydney Landcare has been up to lately and get involved with our upcoming events.
Event Recap: Soil's Alive with Mid Lachlan Landcare
Mid Lachlan Landcare's "Soil's Alive - What is the Ideal Fungi: Bacteria Ratio" workshop welcomed 45 enthusiastic participants from across the region, all eager to learn more about their soils and the biodiversity below. The workshop was a resounding success, gathering fascinating information from 28 sites, with over 100 Microbiometer tests conducted on both public land and private farms across the Mid Lachlan Region.
Community Film Premiere and Conversation: Keeping the Fire Burning on Traditional Fire Management
On Saturday 29 June, Upper Shoalhaven Landcare Council and Sustainable Braidwood co-hosted a special ‘world premiere’ film screening and community conversation on traditional fire management practices. Showcasing not one, but two feature films produced by talented local filmmakers, the event was a great success and completely sold out, with over 150 ticket holders filling the National Theatre in Braidwood.
Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July® is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
Newsletter - Winter 2024
Reports from the President, Executive Officer and Project Officer along with updates from various departments and activities conducted along the creek system.
Our Group's policy on problematic and potentially problematic native plants in Wamboin, Bywong & district
This document outlines the policy and practices of the Gearys Gap/Wamboin Landcare Group regarding problematic and potentially problematic plant species native to Australia.
The Great Australian Wildlife Search: Biodiversity Insights from across the Central Tablelands
The Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network, in partnership with the Odonata Foundation, has conducted the Great Australian Wildlife Search using eDNA techniques to explore biodiversity across 18 diverse sites, uncovering significant findings including the presence of platypus and the invasive European carp. These insights highlight the urgent need for conservation efforts, which are supported through community-driven initiatives like 'Carp Blitzes' and strategic habitat management.
Southern Highlands Koala Conservation Project (SHKCP) planting day
Thanks to the help of the University of Technology's 'The Big Lift' and a band of local volunteers, SHLN had a very successful planting day on Saturday 13th April. It was a delight to work with such an enthusiastic group of people. The students were a joy. They discussed the importance of community and taking action to support their beliefs about climate change while they worked and seemed to really enjoy the opportunity to be with us. None of this would have been possible without the SHKCP led by Casey Taylor at Wingecarribee Shire Council. Casey provided plants and contractors to dig holes as well as do following up watering.
Native plants for sale at the Wamboin Markets and Wheels of Wamboin event, Sat. 20 April 2024
The Gearys Gap/Wamboin Landcare Group will have a native plant sale at the Sat. 20 April 2024 at the Wamboin Home Produce & Craft Market and Wheels of Wamboin event, Wamboin Community Hall, 112 Bingley Way, Wamboin.
Launch of Landcare's Helping Hands
Land for Wildlife (LFW) property owners are into conservation and revegetation but they are often alone in their endeavours. Once a planting is finished they can be overwhelmed by maintenance and weed problems. Landcare's helping hands aims to help landowners with projects that are too big for the individual to handle and too small for contractors. We also advise on weed management, suggest contractors and assist with grants.
Landcare's river restoration hits the press.
Press Coverage. Southern Highlands Landcare Network led by Ian Royd's has been work diligently for decades to restore the riparian zone along the Wingecarribee River. More recently Ian has organised two huge planting across two properties. Read more about this work in the projects section of this website.
Agroforestry in Action: The Inaugural NSW Tree Conference
In an era where sustainability and conservation are paramount, the inaugural NSW Tree Conference, held in partnership with Greening Bathurst, Central Tablelands Local Land Services, and the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network, marked a significant milestone in integrating forestry with agricultural systems. This pioneering conference underscored the invaluable role of trees as an alternative crop under the theme, "Natural Capital: Trees as an Alternative Crop," spotlighting agroforestry's crucial role in sustainable farming's future.
Read out latest e-Newsletter (Late Summer 2024)
Read our latest e-Newsletter to find up about our upcoming events (including a catch-up to celebrate National Eucalyptus Day), watch an ABC Landline story featuring one of our River Red Gum restoration sites, get an update on our orchid conservation project, and find out why why the detection of Rakali e-DNA at Broke is good news, and more.
Newsletter - Autumn 2024
Reports from the President, Executive Officer, Project Officer, along with updates from NSWIC, SDLAM, Refreshing River project and many more.
Mid Lachlan Landcare Growing the Grazing Revolution
Mid Lachlan Landcare, has been at the forefront of transforming agricultural practices with its ambitious 'Growing the Grazing Revolution' (GGR) project for over a decade. This initiative aims to revolutionise the way local farmers approach grazing management, enhancing both environmental sustainability and agricultural productivity.
Record funding to support Landcare and deliver on-ground Landcare projects
Friday, 9 February 2024 The NSW Government has reached a major milestone on an election commitment, allocating funding for 83 full-time equivalent local and regional Landcare coordinators and support staff through its $59 million NSW Landcare Enabling Program 2023-2027.
Maitland Landcare Incorporated - Rutherford Site
Sunday 3rd March 2024, 10.30 - 12.30. Come and join in the launch of our new Landcare site. We'll have a tour of our site and tree planting demonstration followed by Clean Up Australia Day activities. We will meet at the north end of Tannant Ave Reserve, Rutherford. Bring your gloves, hat, sunscreen, water, longsleeved shirt and trousers, and sturdy footwear. Maybe some mossie spray too! For more information contact us at maitlandlandcare@gmail.com or call Allan Thompson on 0422066693.
Maitland Landcare Inc - Bolwarra Site
The Bolwarra Landcare site was established in 2022, at the John Wilkinson Sports Complex, Bolwarra Heights. The group meets on the fourth Sunday of each month, from 9.00am to 11.30am, to help establish and regenerate an area of bushland at the sports complex. Part of the site adjoins the Bolwarra Lagoon. For more information about our Bolwarra site or our other sites at East Maitland and Rutherford, contact maitlandlandcare@gmail.com
