On 1 September, Bill Perrottet stepped down after 25 years as Group Representative for the Guyra Landcare Network (GLN), a sub-group of Southern New England Landcare Ltd, formerly known as the Malpas Catchment Group.
The GLN and SNEL would like to sincerely thank Bill for his outstanding contribution and dedicated volunteer service to Landcare over the past quarter of a century.
His commitment has helped shape both the local Landcare movement and the broader landscape of natural resource management across the region.
In addition to his role with GLN, Bill served for 12 years on the SNEL Board, culminating in his appointment as Chairperson in 2023.
Southern New England Landcare (SNEL) recognises the important history and contribution of the many Landcare groups that have supported their communities over the years.
Guyra Landcare Network is pleased to announce that Graeme Sait, an internationally recognised educator in soil health, plant nutrition and regenerative farming, will deliver a 4-day workshop in Guyra from the 15th to 18th of September 2026.
Farm dams are vital to productive and resilient farming systems,” said Struan Ferguson, Local Landcare Coordinator with Southern New England Landcare.
As part of Landcare Week, we have released the Celebrating Landcare in the Northern Tablelands Regional Film, which can be viewed 
nue to spread through parts of northern New South Wales, with populations becoming established further inland than previously expected. While cane toads are not currently established around Armidale, landholders and community members across the Northern Tablelands have an important role to play in helping prevent their spread.
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The NSW Government is developing a new NSW Biosecurity Strategy, outlining a whole of government approach to uplifting and improving the NSW biosecurity system.
Landcare Week is fast approaching, and to celebrate, Southern New England Landcare would like to recognise the many local Landcare heroes making a difference across our region.
Member for Northern Tablelands Brendan Moylan has welcomed more than $1.7 million in funding for Landcare programs across the electorate under the latest round of the NSW Government’s Landcare Enabling Program.
Australia’s environmental restoration efforts are accelerating, but a critical constraint threatens their success: the national supply of native seed is not keeping pace with rapidly growing demand.
Nominations are now open for the 2026 State and Territory Landcare Awards.
Local landholders have been taking part in a fully funded landscape rehydration program focussed on practical, on-farm approaches to improving water cycles, managing erosion, and building long-term landscape resilience.
Southern New England Landcare is seeking a Local Landcare Coordinator to support and strengthen our network of community Landcare groups across the region.
Now in its 32nd year, the State and Territory Landcare Awards stand as a prestigious biennial national Landcare Awards program.
Southern New England Landcare hosted a successful two-day Landscape Rehydration Bootcamp in Uralla, delivered in partnership with the Mulloon Institute on 18–19 March 2026.
Armidale Urban Rivercare members and friends assisted with a Scout planting along Dumaresq Creek on 16 November. A highlight of the day was spotting a turtle laying eggs adjacent to the site — a reminder of the natural activity continuing in the area.
On 20 February 2026, Southern New England Landcare (SNEL) proudly took part in the UNE Lifesaver Day (O’s Day), delivering a vibrant Koala Education Stall led by Koala Conservation Officer Thaw Zaw, with support from Janeen Robb, Landholder Management Agreement Officer.
