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


Flash Sale

Flash Sale

We’re clearing some older stock, mainly eucalyptus – and that means bargain prices!
25c each for TRLA members
$1 each for non-members
Pick-up only from the nursery (Wallamore Road)
Mondays, Wednesdays & Fridays | 9am–2pm only
No holds – first in, best dressed!Get in quick before they’re all gone!


PHOTO COMP EXTENDED!

PHOTO COMP EXTENDED!
We’ve had a few technical hiccups with our submission form – sorry about that! If you tried to enter the 2025 Photo Competition and it didn’t go through, please give it another go. Everything is working now. 

To give everyone a fair chance, entries are now open until JULY 11!

Theme: Biodiversity in Focus
Whether it's birds, bugs, blossoms or bushlands, show us the beauty in your backyard, local park or favourite wild place.

Open to all skill levels!
https://www.trla.org.au/news/2025-photo-competition/

Thanks for your patience — and keep those amazing shots coming!


Have Your Say on Native Vegetation Management in NSW

The NSW Government is proposing changes to the Land Management (Native Vegetation) Code 2018, and now’s your chance to have input.

The Code plays a key role in supporting landholders to manage their land productively, while also balancing biodiversity conservation across private rural land in NSW. The proposed amendments aim to strengthen environmental protections and deliver on commitments made under the NSW Plan for Nature.

🗣 Community input is vital. A Discussion Paper has been released to guide your feedback, and all members of the public are invited to make a submission.

📅 Submissions close: Friday 4 July 2025
📍 Learn more and have your say: click read more

Help shape the future of land and biodiversity management in NSW — share this with your networks and let your voice be heard!


Students Engage with Country, Culture and Community through Bush to Bowl

A memorable day unfolded at Duri Hall last Thursday during the ‘Bush to Bowl’ event, proudly hosted by Tamworth Regional Landcare Association and supported by the Tamworth Aboriginal Lands Council and the Warrumbungle Environmental Education Centre.

Campfire Gathering

Campfire Gathering

The Campfire Gathering at Boonalla Aboriginal Area on Gamilaroi Country was a truly meaningful day of connection, learning, and reflection. Coordinators from across the northwest came together in a culturally safe and welcoming space to build relationships, share stories, and strengthen partnerships with the Aboriginal community.

The day began with a moving Acknowledgement of Country, followed by powerful storytelling that invited everyone to reflect on their own connection to place. Through open and respectful conversations, we explored our experiences in Landcare and the importance of Aboriginal partnerships in our shared work caring for Country.

Lunch provided the perfect opportunity to relax, share a yarn, and deepen our connections. In the afternoon, Landcare staff engaged in a robust and honest discussion about what Aboriginal partnerships mean in practice, before ending the day with a quiet reflection and personal commitment to Country.


Erosion control with rock bags

North West Local Land Services Extension officer Craig Pullman invited Landcare Coordinators to view the application of erosion control Rockbags at a property west of Barraba on 29th May 2025.

These flexible geotextile bags filled with rocks, are increasingly used for creek erosion control.  They are environmentally friendly, being made from non-toxic, recycled plastic, and are permeable to water and suitable for fish and wildlife habitats. 

The site was a narrow creek bed with a high eroded bank requiring stabilisation. 

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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together we can make a difference

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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