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February 2016 edition of the NSW REC Newsletter released
Best practices in linear reserve environmental management highlighted
November 2014 edition of the NSW REC Newsletter
Latest in the environmental management of NSW linear reserves including roadsides, rail corridors, travelling stock reserves and utility easements
May 2015 REC Newsletter
May newsletter of the NSW Roadside Environment Committee just released
August newsletter available
Latest REC newsletter focusses on the management of travelling stock reserves
Landcare Coordinator Initiative reforms the Eastern Riverina Landcare Group
A new Landcare Group for the Eastern Riverina
Champions of Change - Farmers and their Paddock Trees
Murrumbidgee Landcare has launched a new video featuring some of the inspiring work being done by farmers to arrest the decline in paddock trees and nurture future generations.
We're Green Globe Award winners!
We're excited to be able to share that Murrumbidgee Landcare's Cross Property project has just been announced as the winner of the "Natural Environment" Award in the 2016 Green Globe Awards.
Achievements of the Cross Property Planning project
Murrumbidgee Landcare's Cross Property Planning project has been very busy revegetating, protecting and enhancing native vegetation in the central Murrumbidgee region. In addition to our on-ground works, we have produced a collection of over 80 resources, which are now freely available on our website!
Local Landcare Coordinator Helps Tarcutta Landcare Look to the Future
With support from Local Landcare Coordinator Maddy Gorham, Tarcutta Landcare Group have discovered new energy, and are looking to a bright future.
Progression Planning Day
Plan your future approach to the changing climate, environment and political scene. Free entry, free refreshment, free lunch, and Free entertainment by key speakers Isobel Knight, Rod Knight, Louisa Kiely and Antony Fountain. 8th July Wellington Civic Centre.
Billy Goat Hill Restoration - Project Update February 2014
Woodland Restoration
Local Interest Needed
People of Wellington and District make it your duty to yourself and your environment to get to the Progression Planning Day. Information and Advice on the future.
Group Funding Opportunity
A great day had by those who showed
Although the number expected for our Progression Planning Day were not reached, the day was great. The speakers were inspirational, the food was superb and the venue was super. Those that showed got value for money, those that missed it out have made an economical/environmental loss.
2015 resolution - Just Do It!
Here we are at the start of another year, with everything to play for. Governments are yet to announce what, if any, support we will receive this year, but there is such a lot to do we can’t stop now!
Hot Nighttime temperatures causing stress in animals.
In the unprecedented heat waves of January 2017, Cowra Vet Centre says pet owners and farmers have reported animals showing visible signs of heat stress. People are controlling heat through artificial air-conditioning and not empathising with the stress animals in the environment are experiencing.
Your Energy
Great informed evening planned for November 6th. An energy forum about what is available in our region. Bring your energy questions to our handpicked panel of those in the know.
Honey Locust Field Day
Martindale Creek Catchment Landcare held their first Field Day last Sunday, looking at control of Woody Weeds and focusing particularly on Honey Locust, Green Cestrum and African Boxthorn.
MCCL wins Environment Award - Australia Day 2017
Muswellbrook Shire Council announced Martindale Creek Catchment Landcare as the winner of the 2017 Environment Award at their annual Australia Day Awards.
MCCL celebrates our First Birthday
Members and guests of Martindale Creek Catchment Landcare enjoyed a great night on Sunday November 29, celebrating our first year in operation caring for our local environment by providing information and education to our community.
Biological Control for Giant Parramatta Grass being used in the Manning Valley.
Manning Landcare has been working with landholders to introduce Nigrospora oryzae fungal spores to paddocks infested with Giant Parramatta Grass.
Nest Boxes Installed on Browns Creek
Several purpose built nest boxes have been installed in the trees along Browns Creek. The boxes are designed to provide nesting sites birds and small animals such as possums. Native animal often rely on hollows in old growth trees. When these are not available the nesting boxes can provide important alternative habitat.
More resources about Dung Beetles
We are hosting two Dung Beetle workshops in early December - the resources below will help you prepare for this workshop - but also to learn more about Dung Beetles in Australia after the workshop.
Wattles in the Central Tablelands
With Wattle Day just gone and spring on us now it's time to have a look at the wattles we have flowering in the Central Tablelands.
Anyone interested in learning Bee Keeping basics?
Come and learn how to make honey in your own backyard with Doug Purdie - "Beevangelist" and author of Backyard Bees.
Need some ideas for water and erosion control on your property?
Central Tablelands Landcare with assistance through a non-competitive Landcare grant from the Central Tablelands LLS is bringing Cam Wilson to our district so that we can learn first hand some ideas for tackling erosion and slowing water in our local area. This will be a great follow up for our members that visited Mulloon Creek a few years ago.
How do my trees grow?
Monitoring your revegetation success (or not) is critical to doing a better job next time.
We found out how you like to plant your trees
In September 2016 we sent out a quick survey to all our members on our e-newsletter list as well as posting the survey and links on Facebook and other social media. We got 60 replies back in total, 43 from our membership (about a 10% reply rate across our membership of about 400) and we also got 17 replies from our weblink and link on Facebook. The results will support our current application for revegetation grant support through the NSW Environmental Trust.
TREES - we are growing and delivering them!
Central Tablelands Landcare has a range of opportunities for our landholders to get involved in tree planting over the coming year - including growing the trees and collecting seed. Read on for more information.
May is Membership Month
As "May is Membership Month" continues we thought we would share some information about you - our membership.... You may have to allow picture to download to see some of our info graphics in this post.
Compost on Farms partnership
Central Tablelands Landcare partners with MRA Consulting and Australian Native Landscapes to deliver an EPA funded project looking at increasing the uptake of the use of compost on farms in our district.
Grazing for the Future
Apply now to join a grazing group in the Central Tablelands - spaces limited. Get your name on the list ASAP.