The Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network (CTRLN) is thrilled to announce its collaboration with Charles Sturt University, granting permission to host and share the Save the Bush Toolkit, originally developed by Dr. David Goldney and Sue Wakefield in 1997, on our website.

This week, volunteers and staff from the Central Tablelands Local Landcare Nursery, Watershed Landcare Nursery, and Lithgow Community Nursery came together for a successful meeting to share knowledge, ideas, and learn from each other. The gathering is part of a Regional Project by the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network, aimed at fostering collaboration and supporting Landcare efforts across the region.

A highlight this year was attending the Trees in the House event at NSW Parliament House in Sydney, and supporting regional representation on the Landcare NSW State Advisory Council.

The Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network’s annual Muster serves as a vital opportunity for Landcare volunteers and staff to gather, collaborate, and plan for the year ahead.

In celebration of Wombat Day (22 October!), we’re shining a spotlight on Kanimbla Wombats, an inspiring volunteer group based in the Kanimbla Valley of the Blue Mountains.

September marks Biodiversity Month, a time to celebrate the incredible diversity of life that surrounds us and reflect on the importance of protecting it. Across the Central Tablelands, local Landcare groups are leading the charge to address biodiversity loss through a wide range of activities, community events, and conservation projects.

Celebrate Biodiversity Month by participating in these events and taking actions to protect and enhance our natural environment. Together, we can make a difference for the diverse species that call Australia home.

Through his work with Landcare, Intrepid Landcare, and BirdLife Australia, Jayden exemplifies the essence of dedicated environmental stewardship, reminding us of the importance of passion, perseverance, and collective action in safeguarding our planet for future generations.

This project aims to explore the use of forage crops in lambing paddocks and their potential impact on lamb survival rates.

Exciting news from the Great Australian Wildlife Search! Our eDNA search results are in!

Mid Lachlan Landcare, has been at the forefront of transforming agricultural practices with its ambitious 'Growing the Grazing Revolution' (GGR) project for over a decade.

The Little River Landcare Groups Soil Physical and Ecological Testing (Soil PET) Project, was a groundbreaking project that successfully engaged 150 landholders in the region, who actively participated in soil sampling to promote sustainable agricultural practices.

The 2024 New South Wales Tree Conference, themed "Natural Capital: Trees as an Alternative Crop," is set to take place on March 20-21 at The Rydges Mount Panorama, Bathurst. This event, organized by Greening Bathurst, Central Tablelands Local Land Services, and the Central Tablelands Regional Landcare Network, focuses on integrating forestry into agricultural practices for sustainable farming.

In a time when environmental challenges are at the forefront of global concerns, there is a silver lining. Around the world, from Mexico to Indonesia, from the depths of oceans to the expanses of forests, concerted efforts in environmental conservation and reforestation are yielding remarkable results.

Central Tablelands Intrepid Landcare is focused on connecting volunteers (aged 18-35) across the region to think global and act local.

In a landmark move, the Australian Government, through the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment, and Water, has announced the introduction of the Nature Repair Market Bill in March 2023.

AgriFutures Australia has announced the commencement of applications for the 2023-24 session of the Honey Bee & Pollination Program Industry Development Grants.