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Superb Parrot Walk - Black Range Road, South Bowning - September 25th 2016.
Greening Australia and the Bowning, Bookham and Districts Landcare Group bird identification walk on September 25th 2016 at Black Range Road South Bowning.
Autumn plantings 2017
Foundation for National Parks and Wildlife Grant provides trees for Boatharbour.
Environmental Trust Grant continues to assist Big Scrub Landcare improve habitats for threatened species
Rehabiliation across a number of important Big Scrub rainforest remnants has been undertaken as a result of funding from the NSW Environment Trust Restoration and Rehabilitation Program. This is the Big Scrub Landcare’s 10th Trust funded project; Rehabilitating Critically Endangered Lowland Subtropical Rainforest. Alcheringa, located approximately 5km north Alstonville, is one of the remnants that has benefited from this program. There are historic records of the Spotted Tail Quoll, also known as the Tiger Quoll, (Dasyurus maculates) occuring within a 2 km radius of the Alcheringa remnant. The Spotted Tail Quoll is mostly nocturnal and is about the size of a domestic cat, with irregular white spots on its back and tail, and a pale belly. It is the second largest of the worlds surviving carnivorous marsupials Spotted-tailed quolls inhabit rainforest, eucalyptus forest, creek and river forest habitats but will also venture into adjoining woodlands and open pasture land in search of food. They are classified as vulnerable in NSW and are endangered nationally. Once common across south eastern Australia, since European settlement quoll numbers have declined due to habitat loss and modification across the land, introduced predators such as foxes, deliberate poisoning and shooting and trapping, primarily in response to chicken predation and roadkill. More than 40 flora species and more than 30 fauna species listed as threatened under the NSW Threatened Species Conservation Act occur in Big Scrub remnants. When weeds take over our remaining rainforest the habitat for native animals and plants is degraded. Protecting Big Scrub remnants from threats such as weed invasion, assists in the protection and potential recovery of species like the Spotted Tail Quoll. Alcheringa Landowners Roger and Lora Child work regularly alongside bush regenerators on site controlling weeds. Dan Cox, the EnviTE Environment Co-ordinator for Richmond said “ it is enthusiatic landowners like Roger and Lora who dedicate time and energy to the rehabilitation of their remant and are committed to maintenance of these areas in the future that contribute to the success of this project” For more information about Big Scrub Landcare go to; https://www.bigscrubrainforest.org.au To find out more about the Spotted tail Quoll you can check the Office of Environment and Heritage “Saving our Species” website. The Nature Conservation Trust is currently running a campaign “Who is Quentin” to raise awareness about and protect the habitat of Spotted Tail Quolls. http://nct.org.au/nature-conservation/wildlife/endangered-animals/spotted-tail-quoll.html
Planting Trees in memory of Landcare Heroes and Sowing Seeds for Intrepid Landcare:
Memorial tree planting in Berry recognises the role played by Phillip Toyne and Rick Farley in the Landcare movement: Planting Trees and Sowing Seeds:
MEDIA RELEASE from Gareth Ward MLA Kiama, re NSW Envrionmental Trust "Bush Connect" Grant
The Honourable Gareth Ward, member for Kiama ( also a member of the 'NSW Parliament Friends of Landcare') presented the award for a NSW Environmental Trust 'Bush Connect' Grant of $500,000 to members of Berry Landcare, the CEO of the NSW National Parks Association, a key partner in the project and other partners on Friday, 18th December, in a forest setting within the Berry Corridor.
Landcare volunteers rescue plants in path of upgrade
Volunteers rescue plants in path of upgrade By ROBERT CRAWFORD March 10, 2015, 5:19 p.m. South Coast Register
Berry Landcare wins Kiama Electorate Community Recognition Award 2016
Berry Landcare was presented with the Winner's Award as 2016 Conservation Champion by Gareth Ward MP, Member for Kiama and Parliamentary Secretary for the Illawarra and South Coast at a ceremony in Kiama on 27 October 2016
Berry Landcare celebrates World Environment Day 2017
World Environment Day 2017: Berry Landcare participated in the celebration and launch of Boomerang Bags Berry by setting up a stall in Broughton Mall, Berry, at the launch, with posters and handouts and give-away pots and tube-stock of locally indigenous rain-forest species. The Boomerang Bags initiative will reduce the use of plastic bags in Berry and are made by local volunteers from recycled material.
BVSC grant success
Bega Valley Shire Council has given BDC a grant to purchase plants, guards and stakes for our work at Cuttagee Point for 2016/17. The grant is being administered by FSCLA, which we appreciate - thank you.
Project Launch Wed 8th October 2014
Maclean Forest Linkages High Conservation Corridors Restoration Project Launch October 8th 2014
Plant ID signs at the Maclean Lookout
Download the app and swipe the sign to learn more about our local native species on Maclean Lookout.
Bushcare Workshop
On 1st July from 1 - 4 pm Longbeach Landcare Workshop at picnic tables on Sandy Place Reserve Longbeach
Pathway
The pathway suffered a severe wash away caused by a heavy rain downpour causing the creek to overflow onto the path. Kiama Council was notified and they have agreed to repair the pathway in the near future. In the meantime the Council have put up a barrier at each end of the path to stop the public using it.
Putting Grassroots Adaptation on the Map
Have you taken innovative actions to adapt to climate change?
Landcare Webinar on Biodiversity Reforms
Land management laws in NSW are being overhauled. This means major changes for anyone with an interest in natural resource management. The NSW government will conduct a webinar on the Biodiversity Reforms especially for Landcare to explain the proposed changes.
Landcare NSW Biodiversity Reform Workshops
Collective comments from the Landcare NSW Biodiversity Reform Workshops
Landcare Communications Toolkit available
This Toolkit is designed for all Landcare NSW networks to provide information on both internal and external communication activities. If you are involved in Landcare in any capacity, from a committee member to a Local Landcare Coordinator, this kit is for you.
Biodiversity Workshops
Landcare NSW, in conjunction with regional Landcare networks, is hosting biodiversity workshops in locations across NSW. These workshops will provide an opportunity for Landcarers and interested parties to articulate perspectives on the issues of biodiversity in NSW and the NSW Government’s biodiversity reforms.
A Day in the Life of Landcare
July 20th 2014 marks 25 years since Landcare was announced as a national initiative and Landcare Australia wants to use that day to capture the diversity of Landcare and Landcarers and see what one of Australia’s largest volunteer movement looks like 25 years on.
Lake Macquarie Landcare Newsletter
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Positions Vacant - Local Landcare Coordinators
LachLandcare Inc. is currently recruiting for three part-time Local Landcare Coordinators