eNews #8

Board Members Bev Stubberfield and David Steller represented Southern New England Landcare at the recent Community Partnership Program Awards held by Regional Australia Bank.

They were presented a cheque to the value of more than $9,000 which will help Southern New England Landcare support local landcare projects even more!

Regional Australia Bank account holders can get involved by nominating Southern New England Landcare Ltd as their recipient group to support. It doesn't cost the account holder anything, as Regional Australia Bank contributes!

To get involved take a look at the flyer or click here to see link which explains what the program is and how it works!

On 12th September, Michael Taylor, landholder at Kentucky and member of Southern New England Landcare, was awarded one of 24 Nuffield Scholarships – a well-deserved Award to a hard-working knowledgeable local farmer.

Michael received his scholarship for drought resilience – to undertake research that will help develop and support new ideas to manage dry conditions for longer periods.

About the Institute

The Mulloon Institute is a leading research, education and advocacy organisation committed to building resilient rural and regional communities by supporting the long-term, sustainable growth of Australian agriculture.

The Mulloon Institute work brings about transformational change and actively contributes towards the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals of clean water and sanitation, improved life below water and improved life on the land through landscape rehydration and restoration.

The help celebrate Armidale Tree Group's 40th Birthday, the group are opening up to the public, two member farms where thousands of trees have been planted over the years.

• Saturday 21st October, Selwyn's Wood, 303 Castledoyle Rd, Armidale will open 10am-3pm.
• Sunday 22nd October, Liberty Plains, 300 Gara Rd, Armidale will open 10am-3pm.