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Winter Clearance

We’re making room for our spring seedlings with a special stock clearance!
For just $2.00 each, you can take home any of the following:

• Australian Vetiver (Chrysopogon filipes)
  
• Lemon Scented Gum (Corymbia citriodora)
  
• Blakely’s Red Gum (Eucalyptus blakelyi)
  
• Silky Oak (Grevillea robusta)
  
• White Cypress (Callitris glaucophylla)
  
• Sandpaper Fig (Ficus coronata)
  
• New England Blackbutt (Eucalyptus campanulata)
  
• Native Flax Lily (Dianella caerulea)
  
• Spiny-headed Mat Rush (Lomandra longifolia)
  

Don’t miss this chance to stock up on hardy natives at a great price – perfect for your garden or revegetation project.

DCCEEW Stakeholder Survey

As part of ongoing stakeholder consultation, the NSW Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water has developed a short survey to better understand how climate change is impacting restoration projects across the state.
The survey aims to: 

• Capture local experiences of climate risks and impacts on restoration efforts,
• Identify whether climate adaptation actions are being considered or implemented, and
• Understand what information, tools, or resources could better support restoration practitioners in planning for a changing climate.

We are hoping to reach a wide range of practitioners, planners and policy makers working in ecological restoration across NSW and would greatly appreciate your help in circulating this survey through your networks.

The survey takes approximately 20 minutes to complete and does not collect any personal or identifying information. All responses will be reviewed carefully to ensure they remain anonymous.

Please feel free to forward this message and survey link to any colleagues, project partners or relevant contacts who may be interested in contributing. The broader the reach, the better the insights we can gather to support effective, climate-resilient restoration in NSW.

Flood Damage and Creek Crossings – Do You Need a Licence to Repair?

After recent flooding across the region, many landholders are facing damaged or washed-out creek crossings—and the question we’re hearing most is: “Do I need a licence to repair it?”

Landcare Learning recap - Eyes in the Sky for Koala Conservation

A recent Landcare Learnings event shone a spotlight on the innovative WildSeek Koala Project, a national collaboration between Landcare Australia, WIRES, and QUT, with Tamworth Regional Landcare (TRLA) one of just five community hubs involved across the country.

Managing natural assets on farm – Enhancing Farm Dams

Wayne & Nell Chaffey, Susan Wilson and Nicky Chirlian joined many LLS staff from across the NorthWest and New England on an excellent  workshop on 28^th & 29^th July at the  Department of Primary Industries Tamworth Agricultural Institute.

Gunnible Landcare Working with Community

Gunnible Landcare members, working with Gunnedah SES,  have been proactive in providing local residents with flood warnings.

 

PLCs in Action: PLC Matters Wraps Up for Another Year!

We’re excited to share the official wrap‑up article from the BCT about the PLC Matters program and its impact on private land conservation across New South Wales: PLC Matters inspires private land conservation across NSW.

Since launching in June 2023, BCT and Landcare NSW have teamed up through PLC Matters to develop a thriving network of landholders committed to safeguarding biodiversity. By June 2025, they had delivered 143 events across the state, engaging nearly 2,200 participants in field days, workshops, and storytelling sessions. plcm.landcarensw.net.au+5bct.nsw.gov.au+5bct.nsw.gov.au+5

The program’s impact is clear:

• ✅ 90 % of participants reported high satisfaction and felt inspired to take conservation action
  
• ✅ 85 % said they could directly apply what they learned to their own land
  
• ✅ Knowledge increased from an average of 41 to 58 on a 100‑point scale
  
• ✅ Over 30 partner organisations are now collaborating with BCT and Landcare NSW bct.nsw.gov.au
  

From practical learning and community building to empowering landholders to protect threatened species and landscapes, PLC Matters is making a real difference for conservation on private land.

Want to be part of this community? Read the full article above and explore the PLC Matters Toolkit via Landcare NSW to find upcoming events and resources in your region.

Come Work With Us!

Our native plant nursery is on the lookout for a Casual Horticulturist to join our team!

If you’re passionate about native plants, love getting your hands dirty, and have experience in propagation or nursery work, we’d love to hear from you.

To apply or if you have any enquiries please contact Jacqui on 0401717015 or jacqui@trla.org.au

TRLA stands with the Home is where the hollow is campaign

Here at TRLA, we’re passionate about the wellbeing of our natural ecosystem and recognise the responsibility we have to protect the environment and biodiversity.

Tree hollows and fallen logs provide important homes for Australian wildlife, but they’re disappearing at an alarming rate.

Trees provide critical habitat for native wildlife to forage, shelter, roost and nest. Hollow bearing trees are particularly important, as many species use hollows on a daily and seasonal basis to nest and raise their young.

Koala Tree Species for Tamworth Region

🌿 Planting for Koalas in the Tamworth Region 🐨
Looking to create koala-friendly habitat on your property or in your next revegetation project? Here's a handy list of preferred feed, browse, and shelter species for koalas in the Tamworth region, lovingly compiled by local ecologist Phil Spark.

LLS Events August

Check out what LLS has to offer this month.

Campfire Gathering

The North West Region was recently lucky enough to be chosen to take part in a series of  Campfire Gatherings which are being initiated as a trial before a broader

Expressions of Interest Open – Cover Cropping

Expressions of Interest (EOI) are sought from growers to participate in a new project being delivered across the North West Local Land Services region through to June 2026. 

 

Spotting Koalas from the Sky: How Drone Technology Is Helping to Protect Our Wildlife

In response to the devastating impact of the 2019/2020 Black Summer Bushfires on koala populations and other threatened species, Landcare Australia, WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information, Rescue and Education Service), and Queensland University of Technology (QUT) partnered to create the WildSeek Project.

You're Invited! Join Us for National Tree Day at Moore Creek Caves Reserve

The Friends of Moore Creek Caves Reserve warmly invite you to a family-friendly community tree planting morning to celebrate National Tree Day!

Sunday 27th July 2025
Drop in anytime between 9:00 AM – 12:00 PM
At the end of Maysteers Lane, off Moore Creek Road

Thinking Ahead? Let’s Grow Together – Pre-Order Now for Spring and Autumn Plantings

Are you planning a revegetation, habitat or garden project for Spring 2025 or Autumn 2026? Now is the perfect time to get in touch and place your order.

At the Landcare Nursery, we grow to order, meaning early planning gives us time to propagate the species you need, grown from local provenance seed where possible. This ensures your plants will be healthy, robust, and ready when it’s time to go in the ground.

Why plan ahead?
Good communication helps us grow the right plants, in the right quantities, and align with the best planting windows for your site.

While most people target spring and autumn, winter planting is also a good option this year—with mild weather and consistent rainfall, conditions have been good for establishing new plantings.

Let’s chat about your project:
Paul Moxon – 0425 337 475

Beyond Soil Sustainability – Regenerative Agriculture Podcast

Dive into a powerful series of conversations recorded live in Quirindi, NSW, at the Beyond Soil Sustainability event on 3 March 2025, hosted by Upper Mooki Landcare Group. This podcast brings together some of the world's most influential voices in regenerative agriculture — Gabe Brown, Colin Seis, and Walter Jehne — in conversation with host Stuart Austin.
From rebuilding soil biology to reshaping how we think about food, farming, and climate, these insightful discussions explore how working with nature, not against it, can transform our agricultural systems for the better.
Produced by Nviro Media, this is essential listening for anyone interested in the future of farming, soil health, and landscape resilience.

Connecting Community Through Nature Journaling

In response to rising stress, anxiety, and disconnection from nature—particularly in rural areas—West Hume Landcare and the Wirraminna Environmental Education Centre launched the Grassy Woodlands Nature Journaling Group. Meeting every two months in Burrumbuttock or on field excursions, this inclusive group invites participants of all skill levels to slow down, observe, and creatively engage with nature through drawing, writing, photography, and data collection. Nature journaling not only fosters mindfulness, creativity, and improved observation, but also builds a shared sense of purpose and community connection. By offering a low-barrier, nature-based activity, the initiative has become a powerful tool for supporting mental wellbeing and strengthening environmental awareness.

Landcare Learning - Eyes in the Sky: Drones for Koala Conservation"with James Filby

Join us for an evening with James Filby – farmer, agronomist, and chief pilot of the Wildseek Koala Project. TRLA is proud to support this groundbreaking project using drone technology to locate and protect koala populations across the region. James will take us behind the scenes , sharing where the team has flown, what they’ve discovered, and how TRLA’s own drone is helping monitor and conserve koala habitat

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

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 29^th 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. 

Down to Earth: Conversation, Collaboration & Technology

Hosted by Landcare Australia and FarmLab

Down to Earth is a 2-day immersive experience for anyone connected to the agrifood supply chain, from producers, founders, supply chain leads and sustainability managers to government reps, researchers, and investors. If carbon is on your radar (or in your ESG report), this is your cue to head to Armidale.

Plan Ahead for the Best Planting Outcomes – Place Your Spring and Autumn Orders Now!

Are you planning a planting project for spring 2025 or autumn 2026? Now is the time to get in touch and secure your plant orders!

At the Landcare Nursery, we grow to order—so the sooner we know about your upcoming revegetation, habitat restoration, or landscaping needs, the better we can prepare. Advance notice allows us to grow the right species and ensure plants are healthy, hardy, and ready for planting when your project begins.

We understand that timing is everything when it comes to successful planting. With good communication and forward planning, we can help you achieve the best outcomes for your site.

Whether you’re working on a small community initiative or a large-scale environmental project, we’re here to help you get the right plants, in the right place, at the right time.

📞 Contact us now to discuss your project needs and timelines. Ninna Douglas 0431242589 or Paul Moxon 0425337475