Biodiversity in our community.

Gunnible Landcare Inc, with support from LP & G  Landcare Coordinator Nicky Chirlian, hosted a workshop funded by the Biodiversity Conservation Trust on 25th October at the Gunnedah Aero Club, and then later at 347 Blue Vale Rd, Gunnedah.

20 community members attended the workshop, coming from Gunnedah, Dungowan, Boggabri, Manilla, Mullaley, Tamworth and Willow Tree. 

Rachael Payne, Senior Regional Conservation Officer – Northern Inland, NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust presented information about opportunities for landholders to support Biodiversity.

The main speaker was Liz Blair, Ecologist from Ecosystems Thinking.  Liz gave an excellent presentation on aspects of habitat management, such as building and rebuilding habitat at small and large scale, and creating, recovering and regenerating habitat and species on farm or urban areas.

Gunnible Landcare’s chair, Tony Bernays, demonstrated the strength and diversity of plantings commenced 27 years ago at his property “Eldorado”.

The event received excellent publicity in the Gunnedah Times,  with a journalist interviewing several attendees and providing a full page article and photos


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Growing Knowledge from the Ground Up at Werris Creek Community Garden

On Tuesday 12th May, Kate Spry from Tamworth Regional Landcare Association spent a fantastic day with students from Werris Creek Public School at the Werris Creek Community Garden, sharing knowledge and hands-on activities focused on soil health, regenerative agriculture, and the living biology beneath our feet.


Why Soil Microbes Run the Underground Economy - By Dr Aurelie Quade

Do you know what the Euro, the Australian dollar, the Yen, the British pound and the Dirham have in common with soil carbon, total carbon, organic carbon, recalcitrant carbon and labile carbon? They are all forms of currency.

“Soil microbes are not some benevolent gifts from nature. They are genius economists, not trading in dollars, but in carbon.”


TRLA Small Grants Recipient's

2026 TRLA Small Grants Recipients Announced!!

We are excited to announce the recipients of our 2026 Small Grants Program, with over $21,000 awarded to support local environmental and community initiatives across the region.

This year’s program attracted a strong and diverse range of applications from schools, Landcare groups and community organisations. The quality of submissions was outstanding, reflecting the passion and commitment of our community to improving the environment, building resilience and strengthening local connections.

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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