Together in Landcare – Update from the CEO

To our Landcare community,

There’s something powerful about getting your hands dirty.
Not in theory. Not in policy. But on the ground - in the soil, in the weeds, in the water. That’s where Landcare lives. That’s where change actually happens.

You’ll see that throughout this newsletter. From long-term efforts like Circular Head Landcare restoring wetlands, to families discovering insects in their local reserve, to practical tools like the new farm dam booklet - it’s all built on people showing up and doing the work together.

Recently, I spent time in Ecuador with communities working in landscapes not so different from our own. Different place, different pressures but the same core idea: local people, working together, caring for Country over time.

At the same time, I spoke at an international conference attended by over 350 organisations from 70 countries, all focused on how we can be better stewards of our shared planet. It was clear that what we’re doing here in Tasmania - backing community-led action - is not only relevant, but increasingly important on a global stage.

What was particularly striking is that the support role Landcare Tasmania plays in backing a member-based model is not common. Our model provides a conduit between local action and global impact - something others are increasingly keen to understand and embrace.

It reinforced for me that while the challenges we face are global, the solutions are deeply local. And here in Tasmania, those solutions are already in motion - in the care, knowledge and commitment of this community.

This newsletter goes out to a wide community - members, supporters, partners, and those just starting their Landcare journey. Wherever you sit, there’s a role for you.

Backing Landcare Tasmania means backing the systems and support that enable hundreds of community groups to deliver real outcomes on the ground.

Because behind every story in this newsletter are people giving their time, energy, and care.

Thank you for everything you do.

Warm regards,
Peter Stronach
CEO, Landcare Tasmania

Visiting local communities near Quito including the Corporacion Yunguilla community, in the Chocó Andino bioregion. They have created a local value chain including cheese and condiment making, community-based eco-tourism, vegetable production, and community-led nursery and restoration projects.

Peter at the IPSI global conference, presenting on the strength of Tasmania’s community Landcare model and how it can help shape international approaches to ecological restoration.

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Circular Head Landcare in the news

Photo: The Mercury newspaper. 

We’re proud to celebrate the incredible efforts of our member group, Circular Head Landcare, who have recently been featured in the news for their long-running work to eradicate invasive rice grass from Tasmania’s north-west wetlands.

For more than 15 years, with support from local farmers and industry, the group has led a determined campaign to tackle rice grass - a highly invasive species that once choked saltmarsh and mudflat ecosystems. What began as a daunting challenge is now a standout success story, with infestations dramatically reduced and eradication within reach.

The impact has been profound. Native vegetation is returning, fish populations have rebounded, and these wetlands are once again thriving as vital habitat for wildlife, including migratory shorebirds.

This progress reflects years of hands-on effort and strong local collaboration. Volunteers have worked in tough conditions, adapting their approach over time and embracing new tools to get the job done. Support from local industries has also played an important role, highlighting the shared value of healthy ecosystems.

Circular Head Landcare’s achievement is a powerful example of what community-led action can deliver. Their dedication and persistence are restoring a landscape and leaving a lasting legacy for the region.

Well done to everyone involved!

Exploring the fascinating world of insects

Families and community members recently explored the fascinating world of insects at the Trevallyn Bug Hunt and Art Lab.

This involved searching for tiny critters, learning how to identify insects, and discovering the important role bugs play in healthy ecosystems.
Participants also captured their discoveries through creative artwork inspired by the bugs they encountered, blending science with creativity in a fun, hands-on way.

Photos by Sarah Abbott, Landcare Tasmania.

The Trevallyn Bug Hunt and Art Lab was a collaboration between Landcare Tasmania and Nature Explorers Trevallyn, an activity-based Landcare group for eight to 12 year-olds who learn about nature in their local reserve.

New farm dam enhancement booklet

Farm Dam Enhancement project
New catchments announced!

State of the Timtumili Minanya / Derwent Report

Join us for our Boxthorn field days 

Join Landcare Tasmania at Ecofest

Other news & events

Submissions open for the Threatened Species Strategy

Help shape Tasmania's new Cat management plan

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!

Interested in joining us?

Thanks from the team at Landcare Tasmania

We want to hear from you!
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(03) 6234 7117

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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.