Landcare Australia has opened the 2025 General Jeffery Soil Health Award and is inviting landcarers across the country to nominate friends and colleagues who make an impact in soil health.
Who has ACTUALLY made a difference in soil health?
Who has ACTUALLY changed the way you think about soil health?
What groups have ACTUALLY been the most effective in improving soil health?
What organisations are ACTUALLY leading the way in soil health initiatives?
This is your chance to recognise them.
The first entries for the Brushes for Biodiversity Kids and Youth Art Competition have been recieved and I have been blown away by some talented kids from Walcha!
There is still time to enter your art work - kits available at the Guyra, Uralla and Walcha libraries or the SNEL office in Armidale. You can also use what you have on hand at home. Details on how to enter on our website.
Gwymac Landcare invites you to an exciting two-day event packed with learning, connection, and celebration.
Day 1: Inspiring Presentations and a Memorable Evening:
Learn from renowned guest speakers, including Terry McCosker OAM, Walter Jehne, Dr. John Hunter, Phill Lee, Alex Dudley, Russell Young, Tony Sonter, Liz Blair, and Paul McDonald, as they share their expertise and insights.
In the evening, head to “Danthonia” for a special dinner featuring Native Angus Beef and a keynote by Dr. Pran Yoganathan. Wrap up the night by dancing to the lively tunes of the Swamp Dawkins Bush Band. Bus transport will be provided to and from Danthonia.
Guess the Species and Get Creative!
We’re running a fun Who am I? challenge on our social media pages to celebrate the incredible plants and animals of the New England and Northern Tablelands and to increase the knowledge around the many threatened species in our beautiful part of the world.
Southern New
England Landcare is pleased to recognize Campbell Wolfenden as the recipient of the Coordinator’s Choice Award for 2024.
Campbell has made a significant contribution to Landcare as an active member of the Guyra Landcare Network and a dedicated supporter of Southern New England Landcare.
Gordon Williams has been named the 2024 John Winter Irving Bequest Recipient at the 2024 Southern New England Landcare AGM on 13 November 2024.
Gordon lives with his wife Wendy at their property ‘Eastlake’ near Uralla, where they have hosted numerous field events for Landcare and Local Land Services over the years.
The University of New England, in partnership with Southern New England Landcare and GLENRAC Inc has developed a set of resources to help groups work to strengthen farmers' decision-making skills to better manage climate variability.
While farmers can make well-informed decisions about pasture assessments and grazing decisions, unpredictable factors like market shifts or equipment failures sometimes affect outcomes.
Farme
rs across the region are invited to attend a free Soil Carbon Field Day and Workshop hosted by Carbon Rich on 28th November near Armidale.
This hands-on event will explore how soil carbon management can enhance farm productivity, reduce costs, and open doors to the emerging carbon credit market.
The event features a lineup of industry experts, including John Barton, Hamish Webb and Lock Rogers who will share valuable insights on soil carbon practices and provide farmers with practical tools for implementation on their own properties.
Southern New England Landcare and the Guyra Landcare Network invite local farmers to join experts for a one-day event dedicated to improving on-farm biosecurity practices.
“Biosecurity On-Farm: a Practical Perspective" will be held on October 23rd at the Guyra Community Hall, offering valuable insights on protecting livestock and farming operations from biosecurity threats.
“This event is an invaluable opportunity for local farmers to strengthen their biosecurity practices and safeguard their operations,” said Elizabeth Rosser, Local Landcare Coordinator with Southern New England Landcare.
The event will feature renowned speakers, including Dr Nigel Brown, Andrew Scott from the New England Weeds Authority and Jessira Saunders from Integrity Systems.
About the project
This Regional Drought Resilience Plan (RDRP) is a collaboration between Armidale Regional Council and Uralla Shire Council, to be developed alongside local industry and community to advance the region’s focus on its resilience to the impacts of drought.
The RDRP program is being delivered across Australia. It is one of five focus areas of the Commonwealth Government’s Future Drought Fund. These plans focus on innovative ways to build regional drought resilience, taking steps to plan now to stem the impact of future drought on our region.
Join the Ben Lomond Landcare Group and the Guyra Landcare Network for a Picnic in Nature at the stunning Little Llangothlin Nature Reserve on Sunday, 20th October. 
Researchers from the University of New England, led by Professor Kim Usher and Dr. Kylie Rice, have launched a national survey to assess the physical and psychological impacts of extreme weather on Australian farmers.
Southern New England Landcare, in collaboration with the CWA Guyra Evening Branch, is excited to announce a special Rural Women’s Day Bubbles and Canapes event on 12th October in Guyra.
This event is dedicated to celebrating the contributions of women, not only in agriculture but also those who are the backbone of rural communities across Australia.
“Rural Women’s Day is an important occasion to recognize the invaluable contributions of women in our rural communities,” said Elizabeth Rosser, Local Landcare Coordinator from Southern New England Landcare.
The evening will feature guest speaker Annabelle Brayley, a renowned storyteller and advocate for rural communities.
Southern New England Landcare, in partnership with Highway to Well, recently delivered three successful Mental Health First Aid workshops in Guyra, Walcha, and Uralla.
A total of 40 attendees participated across these sessions, reflecting the strong interest and commitment within the community to improving mental health support in rural areas.
The workshops were designed to equip participants with the skills and confidence to recognize the signs of mental health issues, provide initial support, and guide individuals toward professional help.
Feedback from attendees was overwhelmingly positive, with participants highlighting the value of the training, the quality of the presenter, and the importance of normalizing mental health conversations.
New koala conservation agreements in Armidale and Uralla will permanently protect another 4,148 hectares of habitat on private land.
The NSW Government says they are committed to ensuring the long-term survival of koalas in the wild.
The included 1,692 hectares koala habitat is now protected, forever, and makes a significant contribution to the survival of this iconic species.
Freshwater turtles, common in farm dams, creeks, and wetlands across Australia, often travel over land when water sources dry up or during breeding season.
However, fences pose a significant obstacle, trapping turtles, causing entanglement, overheating, or even death.
A recent study in Armidale, New South Wales, used GPS trackers on 20 adult eastern long-neck turtles to analyze how different fence types impact their movement.
The Soil Capacity Gap Analysis Report, a comprehensive study aimed at improving soil management in Australia, has been completed and submitted to the Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries.
The report, conducted under the National Soil Strategy and Climate Smart Agriculture programs, offers critical insights that will guide future policies and initiatives.
Landcare is excited to partner with Bupa this month to plant 75,000 native trees and shrubs across Australia as part of Bupa’s 2024 Healthy Cities Challenge.
This funding opportunity aims to enhance both environmental health and community wellbeing.
If you’re with a landcare group, ‘Friends-of’, Coastcare, WildCare, Dunecare, Bushcare group, or any other environmental organisation, this is your chance to get involved.
Traditional Owners, First Nations organisations, local governments, NRM organisations, and non-profits are also encouraged to apply.
Click the here to learn more. Be quick – applications close on 30 September 2024.
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