RALF – Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator Lana Andrews

Lana Andrews

Lana’s role covers the southern half of the North West including Tamworth, Gunnedah, Liverpool Plains and Narrabri Local Government Areas.

Growing up on a property near Tamworth, Lana has a background in natural resource management, community engagement, fire management and corporate development and was previously the Local Landcare Coordinator for the Liverpool Plains.

Lana is focussed on supporting sustainable and regenerative agriculture programs and is working closely with community groups and landholders supporting them in building resilience and adapting to changing markets and climate.

Lana is available Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Contact Lana on 0407 885 105 or at lana@trla.org.au

Across the Paddock – News from the Regional Agricultural Landcare Facilitator

Rachel Dorney is Lana’s counterpart in the Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator role in the North of NSW and is hosted by Northern Slopes Landcare Association.

Rachel was born and raised on a farm in the New England region of NSW and purchased her own farm 15 years ago near Gravesend. Rachel has spent the past 26 years in the banking industry and has recently completed the Australian Institute of Company Director’s Course.

Rachel is passionate about regenerative agriculture and has first-hand experience in trialling different practices on her family farm.

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Latest News


Additional opening hours for our Nursery during Autumn

Additional opening hours for our Nursery during Autumn

Exciting news! Landcare Nursery is thrilled to announce that we'll be extending our opening hours to include Saturdays from 9am to 2pm, starting Easter Weekend and continuing throughout the entire Autumn season. We can't wait to serve you better and help you with all your gardening needs!


Wallabadah, what have we learnt about our water

Join us for a morning of reflection and learning as we revisit the outcomes of water and water related land management initiatives undertaken in our community since 2018, with the support and assistance of Local Land Services, DPI, UNE and other technical experts, including Martin O’Rourke. The focus of this event will be on what we have learned and what we can do about improving our future water security as a community and as landholders.




Bush Tucker Workshop

23 March 2024 | TAMWORTH

Embark on a captivating journey of discovery as we delve into the realm of Traditional Australian Bush Tucker at our upcoming event. Led by our esteemed Nursery Manager, Paul Moxon, this immersive experience will unveil the secrets of iconic plants such as Scurvy Weed, Darling Lily, Native Raspberry, and the elusive Chocolate Lily and Vanilla Lily. Delve into the rich cultural heritage intertwined with these indigenous plants as we learn about traditional harvesting methods, sustainable cultivation practices, and the profound significance they hold in Australian history. Join us as we deepen our appreciation for the land and its traditional bounty

Our members often say that when you become part of Landcare, you’re not just joining a group, you’re becoming part of a family. The concept is so compatible with Australian culture it’s hard not to get involved! By becoming a TRLA member, you’ll be supporting our work, learning new skills, becoming part of the solution, and helping to make a difference for the future.

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funding support

Did you know (TRLA) run an Annual Small Grants program for Landcare activities connected to the Tamworth region.

Volunteer Landcare and Grassroots Community groups can apply up to $2,500 for activities that meet an objective of TRLA’s strategic plan with eight successful projects being awarded funds from across the region.

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