In this issue, we look at West Coast weeding adventures, school children's discoveries on waste, the Tasmanian Landcare Fund grant round, and much more.
Sweeping away the broom on the West Coast
Braving the weather during a period of seemingly endless rain and wind, Strahan-based Landcare group, Friends of the Henty, spent two days on the Ocean Beach Trail recently, pulling out montpellier broom seedlings.
For the last four years, Friends of the Henty have been fighting this infestation of montpellier broom on the popular Ocean Beach Trail. The trail, once a 4WD track with unofficial rubbish dump sites, has been seriously infested with broom, most likely stemmed from dumped garden waste containing broom seeds.
In 2024, we can happily say, the majority of the trail is looking weed-free!
This working bee contributes to Landcare Tasmania's West Coast Project, aiming to restore and extend areas of biodiverse native vegetation on three sites adjacent to a unique coastal reserve in Western Tasmania. Landcare Tasmania's West Coast Project is supported by generous donations to the Tasmanian Landcare Fund from the Elsie Cameron Foundation.
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More discoveries in the Let's Explore Waste program
Wild and wet weather put a spanner in the works for a planned excursion for Grade 3/4 students from Lindisfarne North Primary School, when the Copping Landfill Site was closed due to the weather.
Undeterred, the class embarked on a modified excursion which saw them tour the Mornington Park Waste Transfer Station. They learned how the waste transfer station worked and the options for recycling before anything ends up in landfill.
As part of the excursion, students got to explore the properties of disposed and recycled material, understand how they are processed and consider how Tasmanians can play a crucial role in minimising and managing waste for future generations.
This program is delivered as part of Landcare Tasmania's Education program, in partnership with Southern Waste Solutions and Mornington Waste Transfer Station.
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Join us at our annual general meeting (AGM)
Our AGM is a great opportunity for member groups, board members and Members Council to catch up on all the key highlights from the 2023-24 financial year, ask questions, and participate in important decisions.
This year it's being held on Friday, 22 November at the RACV Hobart Hotel.
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Landcare Tasmania Board of Directors
Join our Board of Directors, and contribute to the strategic direction of Landcare Tasmania. Knowledge of the community Landcare movement, and land management experience would be well received.
We welcome expressions of interest from people from diverse geographic locations across Tasmania and will be assessing applications against equity and skills criteria.
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Landcare Tasmania Members Council
Are you passionate about community Landcare? We are seeking nominations for the Landcare Tasmania Members Council, a representative body that plays a vital role in shaping our strategic direction, supporting member engagement, and assisting with Landcare projects.
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Want to secure funding for your project in 2025?
Our next round of Tasmanian Landcare Fund (TLF) Annual Grants, to support member-driven projects, kicks off early next year! To ensure your project is in the running simply sign up to become a member and submit your expression of interest (EOI) to the Project Bank.
Each year, the TLF supports all of our programs, including much-needed grants directly to member-driven projects in the Project Bank. Since 2004, more than $600,000 of donations to the fund have been used to support our members' important projects on farms, in schools and with community groups across the State.
Check out the past projects here.
Members —submit your EOI to the Project Bank today!
Become a member today
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Member spotlight: Nipaluna Nursery
The team of volunteers at the Nipaluna Nursery have a shared vision to heal and restore Tasmanian landscapes, with a focus on the Midlands Biodiversity Hot Spot.
The group meets every week to grow plants, and field days take place throughout the year to collect seed and learn more about restoring ecosystems from landholders, professionals and scientists. During the winter, they organise planting days in the Midlands to plant their seedlings.
You can read up more on the group by clicking the button below.
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Local groups & working bees
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October is Mental Health Month which provides an opportunity to reflect on the importance of the link between volunteering and our mental health. This month, we encourage you to get involved with your local Landcare group, and feel the positive effects of being outdoors with nature and caring for the environment with other like-minded folk.
Don't forget to check out our directory of groups and the upcoming working bees happening all over the state!
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Feral cats in the Meander Valley
With a focus on the agricultural and environmental impacts of feral cats, community members came together this month to talk about managing feral cat populations in the Meander Valley.
The session, hosted by Landcare Tasmania, featured presentations from experts in invasive species management.
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Drylands Restoration workshop
The workshop in Campania, which attracted 39 participants and six expert presenters, aimed to empower the community with essential techniques for effective landscape restoration.
Topics included climate challenges and future planning, genetic diversity and local seed sourcing, and tips for planting in a dry landscape.
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News from around the island
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Planting trees on farms
Matthew Harrison, from the Tasmanian Institute of Agriculture, recently led a webinar on the impact of tree planting on biodiversity and natural capital, exploring various models to analyse carbon sequestration and biodiversity changes over time.
The webinar highlighted the benefits of planting tailored species for enhanced carbon capture, plant longevity, and habitat support for threatened species.
Want to learn more?
Check out the webinar here.
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Market Garden webinar
NRM South is offering a free online webinar for anyone who is keen to find out more about improving your soils, interpreting soil tests and boosting productivity in your market garden.
Sign up here.
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Nature Repair Committe method consultation
The Nature Repair Committee is seeking your views on a detailed outline of the proposed first method for the Nature Repair Market, the Replanting Native Forest and Woodland Ecosystems method.
Have your say.
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Australian Pollinator Week
9-17 November
Australian Pollinator Week is all about celebrating our important insect pollinators during spring.
Get ready for nine days of events including pollinator picnics, art activities, bee-friendly gardening sessions, webinars and more.
Find out more here.
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Interested in joining us?
The team at Landcare Tasmania
Landcare Tasmania
[email protected]
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