Together in Landcare - update from the CEO
To our Landcare community,
The real strength of Landcare isn't measured by the projects we deliver, but by the people and communities who drive them.
Across Tasmania, thousands of volunteers, landholders, schools and community groups are quietly restoring landscapes, protecting wildlife, improving waterways and strengthening the places they call home. Every planting day, working bee, field day and community project contributes to something much bigger: healthier landscapes supported by capable, connected communities.
At Landcare Tasmania, that's where our focus begins.
While environmental outcomes are what we all strive for, lasting change happens when communities have the knowledge, confidence, partnerships and support to care for the places they love. That's why we're continuing to invest in the social infrastructure that sits behind community Landcare - supporting local groups, building leadership, strengthening governance, connecting people with funding opportunities and creating pathways that turn local ideas into lasting action.
Thanks to the generous support of the Wedgetail Foundation, we've recently launched Landcare Launchpad - a new statewide initiative designed to invest in the people behind community Landcare. More than a project development program, Launchpad helps members turn local ideas into project-ready environmental initiatives by building skills, understanding community capacity, strengthening partnerships and creating pathways to future funding. It reflects our belief that when communities are supported to grow, environmental outcomes follow.
This same thinking is shaping the Tasmanian Community Landcare Gathering in November. The Gathering isn't simply a conference - it's an opportunity for volunteers, landholders, community leaders, partners and supporters to come together, learn from one another and help shape the next chapter of community-led Landcare in Tasmania. By bringing people together, we're investing not only in today's projects, but in the relationships, leadership and ideas that will support community Landcare for years to come.
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Since 2018, the Tasmanian Government has partnered with Landcare Tasmania through the Landcare Action Grants program, investing in community-led environmental action across the state.
Together, we've supported hundreds of local projects while building the capability of communities to restore habitats, protect waterways, improve biodiversity and care for places of high conservation value.
This year alone, 23 projects, a statewide workshop series and our first Nature Repair pilot are helping demonstrate how long-term investment in community capability delivers lasting environmental outcomes.
As we look ahead, continued investment in community Landcare has never been more important. The challenges facing our environment are becoming more complex, but so too are the opportunities. By supporting local leadership, strengthening partnerships and investing in the people who care for our landscapes every day, we can continue building resilient communities and healthier ecosystems across Tasmania.
Thank you to everyone who contributes to this work: our members, volunteers, supporters, partners, funders and donors. Together, you're helping build the community capability that will enable Tasmanians to care for the places they love for generations to come.
Warm regards,
Peter Stronach
CEO, Landcare Tasmania
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Help shape the future of Landcare!
Come and celebrate with us while we define the next decade.
Big ideas. Stronger communities. Lasting impact.
The Tasmanian Community Landcare Gathering 2026 is uniting the people who hold Landcare together: the volunteers, landholders and community leaders shaping the future of community-led Landcare in Tasmania.
Join us in Deloraine, 6 to 8 November, returning to where the first statewide Landcare gathering was held 30 years ago, for three days of fresh ideas, meaningful connections, collaborations and celebrations that recognise the people behind Landcare. No being talked at, just solution-focussed sessions to tackle real challenges. Experts, panels, Q&As and three different program streams to address the specific needs of our diverse Landcare groups.
We're so proud to be building The Gathering alongside an incredible group of partners, and we're looking for more organisations and supporters to join us. If you know a business, council, foundation or organisation that shares our vision for stronger communities and healthier landscapes, we'd love your help spreading the word.
Whether you want to attend, support a Landcarer to attend, or partner with us, there's a place for you at The Gathering.
Find out more and explore partnership opportunities at: The Gathering 2026
Don't miss this one. Tickets on sale in mid-August.
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Tasmanian Landcare Awards
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⏰ Just 9 days left to nominate a Landcare champion!
Do you know someone making a real difference for Tasmania's environment? Now's the time to recognise the individuals, groups and projects restoring and protecting our land, waterways, wildlife and natural landscapes.
Nominations are free and can be submitted by yourself or on behalf of someone else.
Don't miss out - nominations close 31 July.
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Introducing Landcare Launchpad
Thanks to support from the Wedgetail Foundation, Landcare Tasmania has launched Landcare Launchpad - a new statewide program designed to help members turn great ideas into project-ready environmental initiatives while building the skills, confidence and capability to deliver them.
At the heart of the program is a new capacity mapping approach that helps Landcare Tasmania better understand each member's strengths, aspirations and support needs. Rather than focusing on projects alone, Landcare Launchpad invests in the people behind them through tailored support, mentoring and funding pathways that build stronger groups and more successful environmental outcomes.
The program also includes $100,000 in devolved grants to support community-led biodiversity restoration and sustainable land management projects over the next 12 months.
Running through to 2028, Landcare Launchpad will strengthen community capability while building a pipeline of high-quality biodiversity and sustainable land management projects across Tasmania.
Stay tuned for more updates as this exciting project unfolds!
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Photo: Northern Network Coordinator Sarah with a class of eager students at Riana Primary School.
Students learn how to protect wildlife from waste
Students from Riana Primary School, Cygnet Primary School, and The Cottage School recently took part in Waste & Wildlife workshops, discovering how everyday rubbish can impact Tasmania's wildlife and what they can do to help.
Through hands-on activities and real-world examples, students explored the journey of waste, the effects of litter on native animals, and simple actions they can take to reduce waste and protect the environment. It's inspiring to see the next generation of Landcarers building the knowledge and confidence to care for the places they love.
The Waste & Wildlife program was developed with the support of the Tasmanian Government and the Tasmanian Waste and Resource Recovery Board. Workshop delivery is funded by Southern Waste Solutions as part of Landcare Tasmania’s Education Program.
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We are hosting one more workshop on High Conservation Value Areas (HCVA), so sign up today!
📍North - Sat 29 August 10am-2pm Location: Evandale
These events are delivered through the Landcare Action Grants program, funded by the State Government, alongside more than $340,000 in funding awarded to 23 community-led projects across Tasmania.
The aim is to strengthen the capacity of our members and the wider community in protecting, enhancing and maintaining High Conservation Value areas across the state.
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Community planting day: help restore Sorell Rivulet
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Join Landcare Tasmania, NRM South, Sorell Council and Sorell Landcare on Saturday, 1 August for a community planting day along the Sorell Rivulet.
Discover how local partners are restoring the rivulet through willow removal, native revegetation and improving the health of this important waterway. You'll hear from the project team, enjoy a guided walk through the restoration site, plant native species along the riverbank, and find out how you can continue supporting the long-term care of the Sorell Rivulet.
Everyone is welcome, whether you're a seasoned volunteer or new to Landcare.
Register now and be part of the restoration.
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Help map deer sightings with FeralScan
Have you spotted fallow deer while out caring for your patch? Landcare Tasmania is encouraging people to report sightings through FeralScan, especially where deer are damaging revegetation projects, impacting biodiversity, or appearing in areas where they aren't commonly found.
Every report helps build a clearer picture of deer populations across Tasmania, supporting more effective deer management and protecting valuable restoration efforts.
Record your sightings here.
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Support the PolyGone Project
Polygala is a fast-spreading environmental weed threatening native ecosystems across Australia. The PolyGone Project is working to develop a biological control solution and is calling on the Landcare community for support.
You can help by recording Polygala sightings through iNaturalist, sharing the project with your networks, or making a donation.
Find out how to get involved: PolyGone Project website
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Join your local Landcare group!
Want to get involved? Check out our directory of groups and upcoming working bees/events happening all over the state!
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Interested in joining us?
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Thanks from the team at Landcare Tasmania.
We want to hear from you!
Get in touch with any questions or feedback:
(03) 6234 7117
[email protected]
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Landcare Tasmania acknowledges that the island of Lutruwita/Tasmania is Aboriginal Land, sovereignty was not, and never will be, ceded. Aboriginal people have cared for the lands, waterways, skies and communities of Lutruwita/Trouwerner since the beginning of time.
We pay respects to the palawa / pakana of Lutruwita/ Trouwerner and strive to fulfil our simple but collective vision – That all Tasmanian communities are empowered and enabled to care for the land and waterways of Lutruwita/Trouwerner.
Landcare Tasmania is committed to continuously listening, learning and building stronger relationships with Aboriginal communities.
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