eNews #7

• 6th April - Trees on the Tablelands - Eucalypts of our region and beyond
• 12th April - Leveraging Natural Capital
• 12th April - Barry Munday Reserve Tree Planting
• 13th April - Armidale Urban Rivercare Group Working Bee
• 29th April - Guyra Landcare Network Meeting
• 14th May - May Member Muster - Sustainable Farming with Native Grains by Kerrie Saunders
• 27th May - Women for Food and Fibre Storytelling Workshop with Annabelle Brayley
• 21-24th September - Landcare National Conference (Gold Coast)

Armidale Regional Council is hosting Red Cross Disaster Prepare & Recover Morning Teas next week across the region, offering practical advice on emergency preparedness and community support.

Armidale’s water supply has evolved over time, with Malpas Dam, built in 1968, becoming the primary source.

Originally designed to meet a 20-year demand, the dam holds 13,000 megalitres, but its shallow catchment area limits inflows, making it vulnerable to drought conditions.

The 2017-19 drought highlighted these vulnerabilities, prompting ongoing efforts by the Armidale Regional Council and water authorities to develop a sustainable water management plan.

Southern New England Landcare Local Landcare Coordinators Struan and Beth are working with our affiliated Local Landcare Groups to develop a Local Priority Plan, and we need your input!

This is a great opportunity to reflect on what your group has achieved, clarify its purpose, and set your group’s priorities for the future.

Thank you to everyone who has made contact with us already!

Join us in welcoming 19-year-old Sahil, a passionate young cyclist from India, as he makes his way through our region on a mission to raise awareness about soil degradation.

As part of his worldwide Save Soil campaign, Sahil is cycling from Bundaberg to Adelaide, connecting with farmers, teenagers, and local communities along the way.

Closes: 30th of April 2025 - 5:00 pm

Value: $1,000 to $30,000

Run By: Australian Government Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts.

A new national farm succession survey, led by the University of New England (UNE), aims to uncover why some families navigate the process successfully while others struggle.

The FarmTransfer survey, the first of its kind in 20 years, seeks 700+ respondents to provide data-driven insights into succession planning.

The findings will help farm families, industry groups, and consultants improve the process and may lead to a practical guide for those facing succession challenges.

Resource Spotlight:

Managing drought, fire and flood 

This publication by the NSW governments DPI reflects the unique pressures placed on NSW producers before, during and after drought, fire and flood.

It includes strategies and actions that farmers can consider to make informed decisions both for their business, and the wellbeing of them and the people around them.

It also includes information on relevant resources from the NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development and Local Land Services, practical information on feeding livestock, farm management and sustainable practices around soils, pastures, cropping and natural resources.

To get your copy, visit the SNEL office or call 02 6772 9123. You can also download a digital copy here. 

The NSW Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) invites producers and advisors to participate in the myStockPlanner pilot program, designed to improve farm planning for floods, bushfires, and drought.

This FREE 1-hour event explores the energy transition underway in Uralla Shire, and our region’s role as a Renewable Energy Zone.

We’ll be joined by an expert panel, answering your questions about development, policy, careers and the future of renewables in our region:

• Alison Reeve – Climate and Policy expert, The Grattan Institute
• Dr Andrew Feitz – Scientist at Geoscience Australia and Environmental Scientist,
• Dr Nelika Hughes – Climateworks Centre.

This is a FREE event presented by Uralla Shire Council

Places are limited

To book call the Uralla Visitor Information Centre on 6778 6420.

Join the Friends of Barry Munday Reserve Landcare group at the Barry Munday Reserve on Saturday, 12th April, from 8:30 am for a community tree planting event.

This is a great opportunity to contribute to local revegetation efforts and support habitat restoration.

For more information, visit our events page.