eNews #18

• 23rd August - Koala Food Tree Planting
• 4th September - Click with Confidence, Armidale
• 6th September - Friends of Black Gully Walk, Talk and Plant
• 17th Septemer - Retreat Landcare Network Walk and Talk Day
• 21-24th September - Landcare National Conference (Gold Coast)

The Uralla Rivercare Group is entering an exciting new chapter following a successful action planning meeting held on Tuesday 12th August at the Uralla Bowling Club.

‘We were overwhelmed by the response from the community when we announced the Group Action Planning initiative for the Uralla Rivercare Group’, said Elizabeth Rosser, Local Landcare Coordinator with Southern New England Landcare.

‘The group, which has been around since the late 1990’s, has a proud history of tackling issues such as declining water quality, silt build-up, and invasive weeds in Rocky River and the Uralla Creek,’ she said.

The Local Land Services and Biosecurity Queensland advise that Sticky Florestina may be entering our region through livestock transport.

• All parts of the plant are considered toxic and unpalatable to grazing animals.
• Sticky florestina produces hundreds of sticky seeds which are easily spread by stock, native animals, vehicles, machinery and people.
• Its seeds are also believed to be dispersed down waterways.

Prevention:

• Identify and treat any new infestations promptly before seed can be set.
• Prevent seed spread by minimising contact with seeding plants.
• Ensure to brush down clothing, empty boots, clean down vehicles, machinery and equipment before leaving infested areas.

Read more about Sticky florestina here.

Landcare NSW is seeking expressions of interest (EOI) from candidates to join the Landcare NSW Board.

Applications close 31st August 2025. The Nominations Committee will review applications, conduct interviews, and progress candidates through probity checks before election and appointment at the November AGM.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the leadership and direction of Landcare in NSW. We encourage suitable Landcare members or community members to consider applying.

For further information, please contact the Chair of the Nominations Committee, Steve Bunnell..

More information available through these links:

LNSW Governance web page

LNSW Director EOI web page

LNSW Director EOI form

Do you have good condition native habitat on your land?

Would you like to manage it for future generations?

Could a fixed rate, per hectare, paid annually, help you achieve your goals?

The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust invites eligible landholders from across NSW to submit an expression of interest to its latest fixed rate offer.

To find out more about eligible areas, the price offered for conservation activities on your land and the application process, visit the website here.

Expressions of interest close on 28 February.

The New England Landcare Network is seeking a motivated and organised individual to take on the role of Regional Administrative Support Officer (RASO).

This part-time position plays a key role in supporting the operations of the Network and its member groups across the New England Tablelands.

The RASO will assist with administration, financial management, communications, project support, and stakeholder engagement, helping to deliver outcomes under the 2023–2027 Landcare Enabling Program.

Applicants should have strong administrative and communication skills, with experience in project and financial management.

A passion for community and landcare is a must!

For more details and to apply, please click here. 

The four fact sheets are designed to provide a guide to increase pasture production and potential carrying capacity and at the same time improve the health of your land resource. 

Fact Sheet 1: Getting started-develop a grazing plan

Why, What & How - the seven steps to improve productivity, land health and profitability.

Fact Sheet 2: Managing plants to increase pasture growth rate

Pasture growth is one of the main factors that influences livestock productivity - the ability to measure pasture growth rate allows you plan appropriate stocking rates and grazing periods. 

Fact Sheet 3: Managing pastures improves soil health

Perennial plant roots are the most effective soild conditioning tool, primary soure of soil carbon and the greater density of plant roots, the greater the increase in rainfall infiltration. 

Fact Sheet 4: Stocking rate, stock density & using DSE values to estimate pasture intake

Matching stocking rate to carrying capacity by knowing your feed requirements of different stock classes to help increase farm performance and increase productivity. 

To help you in your grazing plan, SNEL has a Pasture Management Checklist booklet available for purchase from the SNEL office. This book compliments and goes hand it hand with the 4 Grazing Management Fact Sheets. For more information, you can access the book here.