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Hunter Region Planning for the next 4 years of the Landcare Program
Our Coordinators from the Hunter Region Landcare Network are now scheduling visits to all Landcare groups and private landowner Landcare groups in the Hunter region to assess the needs and capture the ideas of each group/ area for the next 4 years of the Landcare... read more
Plant of the Month: By Gum, that’s it!
While it’s common to refer to all Eucalypts as Gum Trees when it comes to identification “Gum Trees” generally refer to Eucalypts and closely related (Angophora and Corymbia) with more or less smooth bark on their trunks and branches. Within the “gums” there’s a lot... read more
PLCM: Paddock Trees for Koalas Project
Hunter Region Landcare Network and Mid Coast 2 Tops Landcare Connection are working with private landowners who have paddock trees that may provide habitat and a stepping stone for koalas and other fauna, either as feed trees or habitat trees. Through this project,... read more
PLCM: Reconnecting and Restoring Koala Habitats Recap
Dungog Area Workshop Wrap-Up Koala habitat mapping as part of the NSW Koala Strategy 2021 – 2026 identified Koala ARKS (Areas of Regional Koala Significance), one of which (Barrington ARKS) falls within the Hunter Region. Private lands play a crucial role in... read more
New Resource: Koala Smart Website
Exciting News! Koala Smart is thrilled to announce the launch of their brand-new website! Koala Smart is an educational program designed for Primary and Secondary schools. The website equips teachers with classroom-ready resources like Lesson Plans and Worksheets to... read more
Exciting Orchid News
Whilst most people were out celebrating a day off for the King’s Birthday long weekend on Monday 10th June, Broke/Bulga Landcare were out celebrating the appearance of Pterostyllis gibbosa (Illawarra Greenhood orchid) that has been a long standing yet often concealed... read more
Lake Liddell Planting
On the blustery morning of Wednesday 12th June, volunteers from Newcastle Greater Mutual Group, plus some enthusiastic landcarers, braved the cold and wind and turned up in their droves for a planting day at Lake Liddell Recreation Area Reserve. Equipped with plants,... read more
Recent Awards and Finalists
Australian Government Community Partnerships Award Congratulations to the Lake Macquarie Landcare Volunteer Network (LMLVN) Committee who won the Australian Government Community Partnerships Award at the 2023/2024 State and Territory Landcare Awards this June. Back... read more
Membership Now Due – July 2024
A friendly reminder that Membership renewal fees are now due (1st July 2024). Landcare group membership $25.00 annually. Individual membership $10.00 annually. Membership fees can be paid here Benefits of HRLN group membership: NEW from July 2024... read more
June Committee Meeting
This month’s Hunter Region Landcare Network committee meeting was held at Lake Liddell Recreation Area. Together we enjoyed a great day out, interesting topics for discussion and an inspiring tour of the restoration on site led by Stephen Thatcher….not to mention... read more
Weed Grants 2024
Grants are open for Landcare groups to tackle weed issues in the Hunter. If you have a project in mind, reach out to your local landcare coordinator to discuss options and advice for loger term projects.
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