eNews #4

• 25th February - Understanding Natural Capital (Armidale)
• 18-19th March - Landscape Rehyrdation 2-day Bootcamp

Southern New England Landcare now offers EFTPOS payments at our office and at our events, making it easier to pay for memberships, merchandise, workshop fees and other purchases.

As long as there is mobile phone service at the event location, we’ll be able to process card payments on site. Cash is still welcome, but card facilities are now available for added convenience.

We look forward to offering a smoother payment option at future events across the region.

The NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS) is seeking applications for appointment to the eight NPWS regional advisory committees for a four-year term, commencing 1 July 2026.

The eight regional advisory committees are:

1. Blue Mountains
2. Greater Sydney
3. Hunter Central Coast
4. North Coast
5. Northern Inland
6. South Coast
7. Southern Ranges
8. West

Southern New England Landcare invites you to support the ‘Living with koalas’ video series, a NSW Koala Strategy initiative sharing real stories from landholders in the Southern Highlands, MidCoast and Northern Tablelands. Each short video highlights practical ways to protect koalas and their habitats while maintaining productive agricultural systems.

You can access the Northern Tablelands video here. 

We encourage you to help share these stories through your networks to inspire more people to take action for koalas. A stakeholder content pack is available with ready-to-use social media posts, copy, links, and a koala-friendly farm poster to make sharing easy.

Thank you for helping protect koalas and their habitats!

 Livestock handling workshop

Join Northern Tablenads Local Land Services for a hands-on low stress livestock handling workshop tailored to sheep and cattle enterprises, designed specifically for women in agriculture. This practical training builds confidence, safety awareness, and leadership skills in real farm settings.

Course Dates

• Tenterfield – 2nd & 3rd March
• Guyra – 5th & 6th March
• Walcha – 9th & 10th March

The nation’s premier on-farm event, Wilmot Field Day explores what’s possible at the intersection of productive agriculture, nature repair and decarbonisation.

Step through the gates to join a growing community of primary producers and supply chain partners for thought-provoking discussion, practical demonstrations and presentations from world leading speakers.

Discover how nature-positive farming is good for the environment, good for business and good for the community.

Delve into practical solutions for farm productivity, resilience and ecological health.

Share opportunities to accelerate Australian agriculture and your business as you connect with others across the sector.

Date: 4-5 March, 2026

Location: Wilmot Farm, 10544 Armidale Rd, Hernani NSW

For more information see the WFD website.

Puchase your ticket here via Humanitix

Agriculture sector
Wednesday 25 March 2026
11.00am-12.00pm

Do you live or work on the land? Suitable for those who are engaged in a range of agricultural-based activities, including operating heavy machinery, equipment and high loads.

Find out what to be aware of when working near the electricity network, how to identify potential hazards, and ways to minimise risks. Learn about required clearances, safety measures and equipment such as aerial markers, and know what to do in the event of an incident with the electricity network.