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Our office address is 2, 34-36 Mclachlan Street, Darwin NT 0800

Territory Natural Resource Management (TNRM) is a not-for-profit organisation working with Territorians to strategically plan for and manage the Nothern Territory's natural resources into the future. Territory Natural Resource Management (TNRM) is an independent not-for-profit organisation that works with landholders, groups, industry and government to ensure sustainable management of our water, l

and, soils, plants and animals. We have been operating since 2005 and our members include industry bodies, Landcare and community groups, local government, indigenous organisations, pastoral companies and local businesses.

26/05/2026

📣 CALL FOR PRESENTATIONS NOW OPEN 📣

Do you have a project, initiative, research program or on-ground success story helping shape the future of natural resource management in the Northern Territory?

We’re now inviting presentation submissions for the 2026 Territory Natural Resource Management Conference, taking place 17–19 November 2026 in Darwin.

The TNRM Conference is the Northern Territory’s leading event focused on natural resource management, bringing together landholders, Indigenous organisations, researchers, industry, community groups and government to share knowledge, innovation and practical solutions from across the NT.

We’re seeking presentations across a broad range of NRM themes, including:
🌳 Land and biodiversity management
🌿 Indigenous land and sea management
🔥 Fire and carbon
💧 Water management
🌾 Sustainable agriculture and farming
📊 Research, innovation and technology
🤝 Community-led and collaborative approaches

Whether you’re involved in managing the NT’s land, water or biodiversity, working on Country, or contributing to the pastoral, agricultural or natural resource management sectors — we’d love to hear from you.

Submit your presentation and help showcase the people, projects and partnerships making a difference across the Territory.

For more information, or to submit a presentation visit: https://www.tnrmconference.org.au/present-your-work

22/05/2026

Happy International Day for Biological Diversity 🌿

Today, we celebrate the incredible biodiversity of the Northern Territory and the many people working hard to protect it. The 2026 theme, ‘Acting locally for global impact’, highlights the importance of community-led action in caring for our environment.

We’re proud to contribute to this effort by working alongside First Nations ranger groups, communities, researchers and partners. We’re fortunate to be involved in projects spanning from the coasts and Top End islands to the remote Arnhem Plateau and desert landscapes, helping to care for Country and protect biodiversity.

If you’d like to learn more about our projects we're involved in, visit www.territorynrm.org.au or check out our latest newsletter.

Together, we can help conserve the Northern Territory’s unique plants, animals and ecosystems for future generations.

20/05/2026

🌿 The May edition of the TNRM Newsletter is now available!

Inside this edition:
🔥 Fire Camp in the Stone Country with Njanjma and Warddeken Rangers to care for important Arnhem Plateau sandstone shrublands
🌱 Top End landholders taking action against invasive w**ds to protect northern brushtail possum habitat
🌾 “What’s growing on?” — practical w**d management workshops delivered with the NT Government's W**d Management Branch
🚜 Highlights from the Douglas Daly Research Farm Field Day, exploring the future of agriculture in the NT
🛠️ Upcoming Erosion Control & Repair Workshop at Stylo Station for heavy machinery operators across the Territory
🎤 Be a part of the 2026 TNRM Conference, Partnership Opportunities and Call for Presentations now open!

Thank you to everyone contributing to the incredible work happening across the Northern Territory.

📖 Read the full newsletter here:
https://mailchi.mp/65af9e0e9d26/tnrm-newsletter-dec-16533308

19/05/2026

🐝World Bee Day 🐝

Today we celebrate bees and recognise the essential role bees play in supporting healthy ecosystems, biodiversity, and food production.

Australia is home to more than 1,700 native bee species, which are vital pollinators for our native vegetation, fodder, flowers, fibre and food crops.

Many Northern Territory crops rely heavily on bee pollination to produce quality harvests. Mangoes have a bee dependency rate of 90%, watermelons 70%, while crops such as rockmelons and avocados can be up to 100% dependent on bee pollination. Across Australia, nearly two-thirds of agricultural production benefits from bees (Wheen Bee Foundation, n.d.).

However, bees are under increasing threat from habitat loss, pesticide use, climate change, pests, diseases, and competition from introduced species.

Landholders and communities can help support pollinators by:

Planting diverse flowering species year-round
Retaining natural habitat such as hollow logs, bark and rocks
Using pesticides with low toxicity to bees and other beneficial insects
Installing simple bee hotels and nesting habitats

Without healthy bee populations, food security, biodiversity, and ecosystem health are all at risk.

🐝 Have you got any tips or tricks for helping out your buzzing neighbours? Share them in the comments below!

Sustainable Agriculture Facilitators are supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Natural Heritage Trust under the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program.

Reference

Wheen Bee Foundation. (n.d.). Pollination responsiveness of selected crops as a percentage of yield [Fact sheet]. Wheen Bee Foundation. Wheen Bee Foundation

21/04/2026

🌱 W**ds don’t wait — and neither should you.

Join TNRM and NTG W**d Management Branch for a FREE W**d Workshop in Noonamah, on 14 May.

✔️ Learn how w**ds establish and spread
✔️ Practical control methods for Top End conditions
✔️ Connect with other landholders
✔️ Start a w**d management plan for your property

Get in early - knowing what to look for can save you time and money managing w**ds on your property.

👉 Registrations essential: www.territorynrm.org.au/events

📍 Location: Riyala, Noonamah
📅 Date: 14 May
⏰ Time: 9:00am – 1:00pm

Lands, Planning and Environment NT, NT Farmers Association

20/04/2026

🌱 What’s growing on your property — and what can you do about it?

TNRM staff Susanne and Lucy teamed up with NTG W**d Management Branch to deliver a practical w**ds workshop in Batchelor. The session explored where and how w**ds thrive, highlighted species impacting local properties, and shared management approaches that can be applied on the ground.

It was great to see local landholders come together to network, share experiences, and swap ideas on tackling those pesky w**ds.

With recent flooding, you may start to see different w**ds germinating and spreading on your property. Knowing what to look for — and how to respond early — can make all the difference to the size of an infestation and the cost of managing it.

👀 Seeing new w**ds you’re unsure about?
💡 Want to build your confidence in managing w**ds?

Join us at our next w**ds workshop in Noonamah on 14 May.

👉 Register here: www.territorynrm.org.au/events

A big thanks to W**ds Management Branch for providing expert guidance on effective w**d management and property planning.

Lands, Planning and Environment NT

17/04/2026

🦇 Take a moment to appreciate bats… 🦇
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Did you know the Northern Territory is home to more than 35 species of bats? This includes fruit-eating megabats (like flying foxes and blossom bats), a wide range of insect-eating microbats, and even the carnivorous ghost bat.

Bats are the only mammals capable of true flight. Fruit bats roost in trees and navigate by sight, while microbats roost in hollows, caves and crevices, and use echolocation to move through the night and find prey.

Bats play a vital role in healthy ecosystems—dispersing seeds, pollinating plants, and helping control pests like mosquitoes. They’re also an important food source for animals such as owls and snakes.

Like many wild animals, bats can carry viruses. Interestingly, they don’t get sick in the same way humans do, thanks to a unique immune system that limits inflammation. The risk of transmission to people is rare and is usually linked to direct contact.

Stay safe:
• Never handle a bat ❌🦇
• If a bat is sick, injured, or inside your home, contact a trained wildlife rescuer ☎️

Giving wildlife space is key to keeping both bats and humans safe.

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Woollybutt Wildlife Rescue Wild North Veterinary Hospital Wildcare Inc NT Australasian Bat Society Territory Wildlife Park

16/04/2026

Got a possum in your roof? 🐾🏠

Relocating it might seem like the obvious solution - but it rarely works. Most relocated possums don’t survive, and others will often move straight back in.

Possums can squeeze through gaps as small as a grapefruit (70–100 mm). They can get in through loose roofing, gaps along the roofline, or small openings around vents and pipes.

Try these simple steps to manage roof visitors 👇

✔️ Wait until the possum leaves at night 🌙
✔️ Confirm the roof is empty 👀
✔️ Seal the entry point securely 🔧
✔️ Install a possum nest box nearby as an alternative home🏡🐾
✔️ Trim branches that give access to your roof 🌿✂️

These actions can help keep possums out of your roof, while still giving them a safe place to live nearby.

👉 Have you had a possum in your roof? What worked (or didn’t work) for you?

👉Tell us how you feel about possums in our short survey
https://tinyurl.com/Possum-survey

Darwin Possum Man Larrakia Nation City of Darwin City of Palmerston Litchfield Council Wildcare Inc NT Woollybutt Wildlife Rescue Wild North Veterinary Hospital The Ark Animal Hospital Humpty Doo Veterinary Hospital Darwin Wildlife Sanctuary Territory Wildlife Park Land For Wildlife Top End Northern Territory Field Naturalists' Club Inc.

14/04/2026

Now is the perfect time to survey gamba grass!

The invasive perennial gamba grass (Andropogan gayanus) is easiest to spot during April and May because it stays taller and greener after many annual native grasses turn brown.

🔎What to look for
• Erect perennial tussock grass to 4 metres tall
• Robust stems covered in dense soft white hairs
• Leaves broad and softly hairy to 1 metre long, with a distinctive white midrib
• Seed heads v-shaped and fluffy, developing above the leaves on thick stems

📍Recording your observations
• Use a mobile GPS tracking app to record locations of gamba grass on your property
• Or use a property map and mark the isolated plants or outbreaks

⚒️Create a w**d management plan
• NTG W**d Management Branch has useful resources to support planning and control of gamba grass: https://nt.gov.au/environment/w**ds/how-to-manage-w**ds/w**d-management-planning

⚠️ Some native grasses look very similar to gamba grass and other native perennial grasses will still be green at this time, take care when surveying.

Address

GPO Box 2775
Darwin, NT
0801

Telephone

+61889428300

Website

http://www.territorynrm.org.au/

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