Upper Panatana Landcare

Our Landcare group is a small, farmer-led initiative based in the Moriarty / New Ground area of Tasmania, working within the upper reaches of the Panatana Rivulet catchment. The group has been formed by neighbouring farmers who share a strong commitment to caring for land and water while maintaining productive, resilient farming systems. The purpose of our group is to restore and enhance the natural environment across our farms and surrounding landscapes, with a particular focus on tree planting, riparian restoration, biodiversity improvement, and better use of under-utilised agricultural land. Our aims are to: - Increase tree numbers and native vegetation diversity across the local landscape - Restore and enhance riparian areas along the Panatana Rivulet and associated waterways - Improve vegetation around dams and water bodies to support water quality and habitat - Utilise under-used agricultural land for strategic revegetation and shelter - Strengthen biodiversity, soil health and long-term farm resilience Through this work, our group aims to contribute to healthier soils, improved water quality, increased biodiversity and more resilient farming landscapes, while demonstrating how environmental restoration and agriculture can work together in a practical and positive way.