Landcare Australia – Biodiversity in Action Grant

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Woohoo! Little River Landcare has been successful in its application for Landcare Australia’s Biodiversity in Action Grant! This is a 3 year project looking at opportunities for landholders to better understand carbon sequestration opportunities on their property. Partnering with Renovo Ag, Little River Landcare will take 10 local landholders through a series of mapping/planning and training workshops to uncover how much carbon they can store on farm; with particular reference to small scale environmental plantings. Got a salinity site that needs restoration? Looking at tree lines to reduce exposure and wind abatement for livestock? This project will give producers the opportunity to see how they might derive an income from tree/shrub plantings (minimum size 20ha – can be multiple sites to make up total) with a cost comparison per Ha of income generated from “nomal” business versus environmental plantings.

If you would like to know more about this project, contact Phoebe at project.coordinator@littleriverlandcare.com.au. An expression of interest form will be sent out in the coming weeks.

Salinity Site Assessments

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A partnership project with Mid Macquarie Landcare, Little River Landcare, Three Rivers Landcare, Watershed Landcare and Central Tablelands Landcare scope out the extent and severity of salinity across the central west and tablelands.

After 3 consecutive wet years, the Salinity issue has once again raised it’s ugly head.

Did you know that the Little River Landcare catchment is the second saltiest in NSW? Salinity sites are popping up across this area and established sites are expanding rapidly. However, there are management decisions that can restabilise these areas and in some cases capitalise grazing production when strategically managed.

If you have a bare patch/ wet area of concern on your property, we can visit your farm, assess the site, and make management recommendations.

Recommendations consider the past & current management of the site, in conjunction with its geological landscape and physical soil/water tests taken on site.

Do you have a wet patch / bare area or spot of delayed plant growth you’re concerned about on your property? Book in a site inspection by contacting Phoebe at Little River Landcare.

0401 376 209 or email project.coordinator@littleriverlandcare.com.au

Little River Landcare 2025 AGM

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Little River Landcare 2025 AGM is set for Wednesday 10 September at the Yeoval Bowling Club

Everyone is encouraged to attend and help guide the future direction of Little River Landcare

Please RSVP via the link in the flyer or txt Phoebe, 0401 376 209

Soil PET Project – Farmer Case Study

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Soils PET (People, Education, Technology) Pilot Project

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Expressions of Interest Now Open

The Soils PET Pilot Project is an innovative pilot to test mechanisms of engagement and information transfer. The project utilises on-ground connectivity of Landcare networks to stimulate change in the management of landscapes in Central West NSW.

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Corridor Connectivity Across the Little River Catchment

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Many landholders residing in the catchment have established habitat corridors on their properties through the fencing off of remnant vegetation from grazing, restoration of riparian zones or planting of paddock trees.

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Containment Feeding as Natural Capital

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To enhance landscape resilience across the catchment, LR, with funding support from the Department of Agriculture, Water and the Environment (Smart Farms, Small Grants), developed a project focusing on Containment Feeding (CF) as a means of Natural Capital during drought.

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Sustaining Science; School Education Program

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Funded in partnership with local Council (Cabonne Shire), the Sustaining Science, School Engagement Program involves tailored incursions focused on Natural Resource Management to Pre-school, Primary School and High School aged students.

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Signposts; Building our Community of Practice (COP)

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LR hold quarterly Signposts events where members are invited to engage in joint activities and discussions around sustainable agriculture i.e. share techniques, experiences and/ or resources.

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Hope Through Habitat

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The Hope through Habitat project is a partnership project between LR and the Cumnock Men’s Shed. The project seeks to conserve, protect and restore local habitat to prevent loss of biodiversity.

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