What’s in a Name? A Rose by any other name.
Are you a Landcarer in the Newcastle Electorate?
HRLN has grant funds available to groups in the Newcastle Electorate for on-ground landcare projects for planting and mulching, weeding and erosion control, creation of interpretive signage or guided walks, maintenance of natural areas, engaging the wider community in...
Community Recognition Statement – EarthCare Park Landcare
EarthCare Park Landcare, a beacon of environmental stewardship, earned well-deserved recognition at the Parliament of NSW Legislative Assembly on September 19, 2023. MP Jenny Aitchison, the Minister for Regional Transport and Roads, took a moment to formally acknowledge the remarkable achievements of EarthCare Park Landcare group for their outstanding work on their 50-hectare site in East Maitland.
Fire Ants
You may have heard of a sighting of fire ants on the North Coast of NSW.
The Housing crisis is real – for native fauna.
We know that nest boxes are not as good as the real thing – You can’t beat what nature offers in a mature ecosystem, a nice variety of hollows in different shapes and sizes. But we can help with the shortage in the short term, while nature works its magic.
Tubestock plants supplied through Landcare
1,460 trees found new homes over the festive season from our nursery.
Private Land Conservation Matters
The NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust is partnering with Landcare NSW to raise awareness on the importance of conservation on private land, and has funded the Private Land Conservation program in the Hunter Region for 2024.
State & Territory Landcare Awards
Time is ticking by to submit your award nomination for yourself or someone you think has made an awesome contribution to Landcare and community resilience of the past year or so.
NSW DPE Koala Survey
The NSW DPE would like to invite Landcare community members to participate in the first field-based, statewide koala baseline survey in NSW.
Firesticks Recognition Ceremony and Hunter Local Land Services Cultural Fire Forum
Congratulations to the first graduates of the Hunter Region, Firesticks Cultural Burn, Fire Practitioner Course, a three year journey supported by LLS and Tocal College.
Growing Together: A Flourishing Month for Landcare Plant Distribution!
In the heart of Muswellbrook, our Landcare nursery has been buzzing with activity this month as we proudly distributed a whopping 1150 plants to eager Landcarers. The green thumb community is thriving, and the total number of tubestock plants shared among Landcarers...
Weed Rep Wanted
Expressions of Interest are invited for a Landcare representative to be appointed to the Hunter Regional Weeds Committee, the committee meets three times per year and provides advice and feedback on weed related issues in the Hunter Local Land Service area.