Our History

In 1990, the Australian government launched the ‘Decade of Landcare’ and thousands of groups were established around the country.

Landcare began in this region at Manilla in 1992. In 1998, the Manilla group extended to the Tamworth region and so, the Tamworth Manilla Landcare Association was formed and incorporated. This allowed for funding to flow to the many projects, partnerships and the sponsorships of smaller localised Landcare groups.

In 2010, the membership voted to change the name to the Tamworth Regional Landcare Association to better represent the geographical range.

The Tamworth Regional Landcare Association continues to aspire to grow the Landcare movement in the Tamworth Region through restoring and conserving biodiversity; engaging the community using environmental education; and promoting sustainability.

The Landcare ethic is expressed through people’s caring attitude and a desire to pass on our planet to the next generation in a healthier state than the way we find it today.

TRLA enables people to do something practical about protecting and restoring Australia’s unique environment contributing to the health, wealth and wellbeing of our nation.

TRLA is about protecting the land, and raising awareness of our impact on the environment, so that we can enjoy our precious natural resources for generations to come.



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AgQuip 2025

The weather posed several challenges at this year's AgQuip, however our stand helpers rose to the challenge, sharing information about Landcare across the region with a diverse range of attendees...


Ngiyaani and Big Little Lowlines are looking for a part time Steward

Escape the routine and join our regenerative farming family! We’re looking for a practical, reliable individual to help care for our Australian Lowline cattle stud and beautiful property.

Call-out for Local Landholders – Nemingha, Loomberah, Dungowan & Woolomin

Call-out for Local Landholders – Nemingha, Loomberah, Dungowan & Woolomin

Are you curious about regenerative agriculture or already experimenting on your property?
We’re inviting landholders from Nemingha, Loomberah, Dungowan, Woolomin and surrounding areas to come together for a casual, landholder-to-landholder chat.

This is purely a networking opportunity to share experiences and ideas within our small area.
If there’s enough interest, we’ll arrange a relaxed dinner meet-up at the Dungowan Pub.

Interested?
Email Ninna at ninna@trla.org.au to put your name down or ask questions.

Let’s build local connections and share practical knowledge about regenerative agriculture.

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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