Upper Peel Landcare Group


The Upper Peel Landcare Group (UPLG) was formed in March 2012 with the aim of continuing and expanding upon the projects initiated by the now superseded Nundle Woody Weeds Committee. The group has grown to include twenty enthusiastic members. Meetings are irregular and on a needs basis with all members notified.

Since its inception UPLG has targeted the removal of invasive and environmental weeds such as Privet, Pyracantha, Blackberry and Honey Locust by doing this work they have attempted to restore a natural balance for local wildlife, such as small birds, which have been predated by an out of proportion number of Currawong that thrived on the abundance of woody weed seed. Removal of Privet has also had the advantage of easing the suffering seasonal hay fever and asthma sufferers; something which will only improve with further planned removals.

Over the past 4 years the group has managed to expand native habitat corridors by planting thousands of suitable indigenous trees, shrubs and grasses with the result being not only the continuing restoration of the river environment but creation of bird corridors in the Travelling Stock Route (TSR). The unofficial walking track along the TSR has become a mecca for birdwatchers and tourists alike. The rehabilitation of the riparian zone has also assisted the local and endangered Booroolong Frog which calls the Peel River home.

As a riparian education strategy UPLG has worked with closely with the community by running Carp Musters as well as night walks to view nocturnal wildlife.

In 2021 UPLG is working with Nundle Library to create a Community Garden. Seeds collected from produce will also be distributed through the CNRL Seed Library.

Upper Peel Landcare Group members Nick Bradford, Rachel Webster, and Megan Trousdale with guest Michael Mobbs. Photo: Sally Alden


READY TO CATCH: Upper Peel Landcare Group members Kay Deaves and Karlee Burgess readying their rods for the Nundle to Chaffey Dam Carp Muster on the Peel River. Photo: NDL

The UPLG would like the acknowledge the ongoing assistance from the NSW Intensive Correctional Organisation who provide labour without which it would have been impossible to achieve so much in so little time. As a very small group we are so dependent on such assistance.

If you would like to join our group please contact Kerrie (0429 816 472).


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Community Tree Planting for the Whole Family

The Friends of Moore Creek Caves Reserve

Invite You
 
To a community family friendly tree planting morning
In the reserve at the end of Maysteers Lane
(off Moore Creek Road)

On Saturday 17 May 2025 between 9:00am and 12:00


Financial Literacy and Investing in Natural Capital Sessions – Build Financial and Natural Wealth for Your Farm

North West Local Land Services in partnership with Principal Economist Janine Powell from AgEcon invite you to gain a deeper understanding of the financial advantages of managing natural capital on your farm at workshops located in Tamworth (20 May) and Narrabri (27 May).

The sessions will explore:

• monitoring your farm’s financial and enterprise performance

• understanding the link between natural assets and financial outcomes

• local farm case studies on assessing natural capital

• an update on natural capital markets

• Local Land Services natural capital service


This workshop will equip you with practical tools and insights to strengthen your farm’s financial resilience while enhancing its environmental sustainability.


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!


Carbon Farm Field Day

Interested in Carbon Projects but have been waiting to see what it looks like on farm?  Now's your chance.  Atlas Carbon in partnership with NSW Government and Wilmot Cattle Co will be holding an on farm field day in Nundle on 17th June.  Bookings now open!


North West Local Land Services May 2025

Stay up to date with the latest events, make sure you check out the North West Local Land Services website, newsletter and socials. Other events pop up that are not currently listed so it is a great way to stay up to date with following links listed below.

Where have the Bogong Moths gone?

Where have the Bogong Moths gone?

Bogong Moths usually migrate in spring each year, especially from southern Queensland, central NSW and western Victoria to the Australian Alps, and then back again in autumn. Recent research suggests they may also be in South Australia, Western Australia and Tasmania, but more data is needed - including via Moth Tracker.

Bogong Moths are facing a number of threats, including extreme weather events, drought and climate change, light pollution on their migration routes, changed wide-scale agricultural practices and insecticides, predation by introduced species and habitat loss. Following an estimated 99.5% collapse, Bogong Moths were added to the IUCN Endangered Species list in December 2021. Scientists are currently working hard to understand more about the decline of Bogong Moths and how to protect the species, so with Moth Tracker, we can all do our bit to help!

During the Bogong Moth’s spring to summer migration in 2023, we received 594 moth sightings on Moth Tracker, with 291 of those confirmed to be Endangered Bogong Moths. To all the Moth Trackers out there, thank you for your support!

A map of Victoria, Australia showing the Bogong Moths' annual migration route from NS and SA down to Victoria's alpine region

Have you seen a Bogong Moth? Submit your sighting on Moth Tracker https://mothtracker.swifft.net.au/

 And please turn off your outside lights so they can keep flying!!!

Photo by By Donald Hobern from Canberra, Australia - Agrotis infusa, CC BY 2.0, https://commons.wikimedia.org/w/index.php?curid=4936674

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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