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Members

I’d like to volunteer, where do I start?

You can volunteer in lots of different ways, we will help you find the way that fits you. Email us at info@trla.org.au with your name and contact details and a little information about how you’d like to participate, we will give you a call and help connect you to a group or project that will suit your lifestyle and goals.

I’d like to start a Landcare Group, what do I need to do?

Starting a Landcare Group is easier than you think and our role is to support you to do so. Before you do, check out our site, there may already be a group that aligns with your goals that you can join. Email us at info@trla.org.au with your name and contact details and a little information about the types of projects you’d like to undertake. We will help however we can to support Landcare projects in our region.

I am looking for advice on planting trees on my property?

Here at Tamworth Regional Landcare Association we are all about supporting community projects and seeing plants in the ground and planting the right species in the right place is integral to success.

Our nursery team can help you select appropriate species for your backyard, farm or regeneration project. The Nursery team are producing an array of over 100 plants for growing in our region. These plants are grown from locally collected and propagated seed and are a variety of native and endemic species.

Find out more about our nursery here.

The North West Local Land Services have staff dedicated to supporting landholders with natural resource management and planning on their property. You can find out more here: northwest.lls.nsw.gov.au

We are hosting an approved Landcare event, what do we need?

TRLA Policy and Procedures

TRLA Event Sign on Sheet

COVID19 SAFE PLAN

https://www.outdoorsnswact.com.au/covid-19-coronavirus/

Where is your office?

At this time, we don’t have an office. Our staff and volunteers work remotely and from home. We are contactable through email and phone and are always happy to come to you or meet for a coffee and a yarn.

Our mailing address is:
Tamworth Regional Landcare Association
PO Box 7118 NEMSC
Tamworth NSW 2348

Useful websites


Tree planting information


Citizen Science

Holiday activities


Resource List for Producers

Thinking of Getting Into Carbon Farming? Resources to Support Landholders in Making Informed Decisions

Thinking of Doing Things Differently? Resources to Help You Stay Productive in a Changing Climate

Plant list for Farm Dams, Rivers and Creeks in North West NSW

A practical guide to Planting Tubestock Paddock Trees


Interesting Articles

2022 Carbon Conference provides wealth of information for landholders from across the country

Taking a Look at Landcare – Bubbogullion 100 Landcare Group

Dung Beetle Observations at ‘Naours’ Somerton

Taking a Look at Landcare – Yarrie Lake Landcare Group

Ecological Outcome Verification

Green Triangle Group Cuppa Chat

Beef Up Your Mycorrhizal Fungi  

Converting Tropical Pastures Back to Native Pastures

Cover Story on Cover Crops

The Rhizophagy Cycle – How plants eat?

Producer Spotlight – Mike Lomax

Producer Spotlight – Scott McCalman

Producer Spotlight – Stokes

Producer Spotlight – Nigel and Sue Smith

Not So Cool – The Impact of Coolatai Grass on Bushland in North West NSW

Habitat Augmentation Presentation

Case Studies

Case Study: Rethinking Farming Practices for a Better Future

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Latest News

Bendemeer Students Join the TreeTroff Biodiversity Project

Bendemeer Students Join the TreeTroff Biodiversity Project

This week, I had the pleasure of visiting Bendemeer Primary School to talk to Years 3 to 6 students and their teacher, Mrs Doak about the exciting TreeTroff in Schools program. We explored the origins of the project, what it means for their school, and even selected the best location and tree for the installation — a great step forward in bringing the program to life at Bendemeer.

The TreeTroff project is part of the Koalas and Others 2025: A Schoolyard and Community Biodiversity Project, coordinated by the Warrumbungle National Park Environmental Education Centre (WNPEEC). It's an innovative citizen science initiative that helps schools monitor local biodiversity using cameras and data collection tools. Students gain valuable digital, scientific, and communication skills as they analyse images, record data, and prepare scientific reports each semester to share with other participating schools across the region.

The project provides long-term data that supports conservation efforts and is of interest to universities and government agencies.

We're looking forward to seeing Bendemeer students actively engaging in this hands-on conservation science and sharing their findings with schools across the state.

Help achieve more sustainable and resilient rural landscapes

Help achieve more sustainable and resilient rural landscapes

Have you undertaken native revegetation on your farm in the past?

Researchers from Western Sydney University, the University of Tasmania and their collaborators want to hear about the outcomes. We invite you to participate in our study by completing a brief on-line survey, site visit and interview. Eight lucky survey participants will receive prizes valued at over $1000 and an opportunity to share and learn from other land managers interested in ensuring sustainable and resilient rural landscapes around Australia.



If you have any queries about this study, please contact e.sumner@westernsydney.edu.au or call 0497 784 310. This study is funded by the National Environmental Science Program and the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water

Explore the Heart of the Macdonald River – Past, Present & Future

Join us for a special community event celebrating the Macdonald River — its rich history, vital ecology, and the people working to protect it. This is a chance to connect with your local landscape, learn from passionate experts, and hear how you can be part of the ongoing efforts to care for this important waterway.

Local historians Anne and Winston Doak will share stories of the river’s past — from early settlement to recent restoration efforts — while ecologists Dr. Lou Streeting and Martin Dillon will highlight the river’s role in supporting native wildlife, including endangered species like the Bell’s turtle. Their work in the region spans decades, involving everything from nest protection and hatchling releases to landholder collaboration and education.

Whether you’ve lived by the river all your life or are new to the area, this event is a great way to better understand the natural systems that support our community and how we can protect them. You’ll hear about past and ongoing efforts to restore the riverbanks and improve habitat, as well as future opportunities to get involved with the Macdonald River Restoration Landcare Group — including tree planting days and working bees.

Tea, coffee and light refreshments will be provided. Come along, bring a friend, and be inspired by the stories of resilience, collaboration and care that flow through the heart of our river.

 

🌿 Our friends at Nemingha Community Garden are hosting a fantastic Open Day on Friday, May 10—and you're invited! 🌿

🌿 Our friends at Nemingha Community Garden are hosting a fantastic Open Day on Friday, May 10—and you're invited! 🌿

🌿 Our friends at Nemingha Community Garden are hosting a fantastic Open Day on Friday, May 10—and you're invited! 🌿

Starting at 10 AM, this free community event is packed with hands-on gardening fun, guest speakers, and plenty of inspiration.

🌱 Highlights include:

  • A talk on permaculture by John Simpson from the Tamworth Community Organic Gardening Group
  • A demo on building Wicking Beds—and a chance to make your own mini one to take home!
  • Free food and drinks
  • Plant and seed sales/swaps (cash only)
  • A raffle with great prizes


It’s the perfect chance to connect with other gardeners, learn something new, and enjoy a great day out. Spread the word and show your support for this amazing community initiative!

📍 Nemingha Community Garden, Nemingha
🗓️ Friday, May 10 | From 10 AM

Landcare Learning - A prickly problem

Got a prickly problem on your patch? Join us May 20 to learn how to spot, stop, and manage invasive cacti with Harrisia Cactus Project Officer Debi Bancroft!

🌿 Biodiversity & Productivity – Tamworth Workshop | 15 May 🌿

We’re excited to be partnering with Carbon8 for a powerful one-day workshop all about boosting biodiversity to strengthen your farming system — from the soil up!

Whether you’re managing pasture or cropping, increasing biodiversity can improve productivity, build resilience, and reduce the need for chemical inputs. This is your chance to hear directly from landholders, educators, and experts who are walking the talk.

📅 When: Wednesday, 15 May

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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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