Border Ranges - Richmond Valley Landcare Network

17/06/2026

2 days to go. If you are interested in better management of water on your property register now.

Want to know how to better manage your dams and wetlands on your property? It's not too late to register for this event!

Following the Wetland and Farm Dams workshop, join the NSW Government’s North Coast Local Land Services for an on-farm field walk and talk to see practical management in action.

Designed for landholders and farmers, this session focuses on translating knowledge into achievable on-ground outcomes, with guidance from Australian Wetland Consulting.

You’ll learn:
🌱 how to establish vegetation for shade, filtration and bank stability
💧 ways to manage sediment, nutrients and invasive w**ds
🐄 fencing and off-stream watering options to manage livestock access
🌿 practical approaches to enhance wetlands and dams for biodiversity and farm function

📍 Doubtful Creek NSW 2470 - The exact location will be provided after registration
📅 19 June 2026
⏰ 10:30am-12:00pm

This is a hands-on opportunity to see real examples, share experiences and identify practical improvements for your own property.

For more information and how to register visit our website: https://bit.ly/4gnqKIs

This workshop series is supported by the Australian Government through funding from the Climate-Smart Agriculture Program under the Natural Heritage Trust.

09/06/2026

One to look out for around Sherwood and downstream...

08/06/2026

Naughtons Gap Landcare working bee along the Casino to Bentley Rail Trail coming up this Saturday the 13th of June. We would love to pull together a good team of happy helpers. Hope to see you there.

29/05/2026

Coming up next week - 2 paddock walks on offer exploring recent research into understanding and addressing paddock dieback.
Alstonville - Tuesday 2nd of June
Yorklea - Thursday 4th of June
To register email [email protected]

22/05/2026

Naughtons Gap Landcare Working Bee coming up on June 13th - 9am till Noon supporting Conservation Action along the Rail Trail.

Please consider joining us for a morning of easy w**d control maintenance and become a part of the vision of a healthy native wildlife corridor along side the trail.
The revegetation action along the Casino to Bentley Rail trail is an inspiring venture. All of the planting achieved so far is starting to display the vision.

This has been supported by funding from the NSW Government through Friends of the Koala and Richmond Valley Council to assist with site preparation for planting and covering the costs of plants.
However, this has all been made possible thanks to the generous support of a handful of volunteers to get the plants in the ground and keep the annual w**ds in check so the planted natives can do their thing.

No prior registration required. Just rock up to the Naughtons Gap zone of the Rail Trail (south of the tunnel - near the bridge) with your own gloves and suitable clothes for working in the wilds.

Volunteer efforts will be supervised by bush regenerator Max Watt from Goanna Ecological with support from an Australia Post People of Post grant. His expertise will help you sharpen your id skills to catch the difference between the celebrated native grasses and the pesky w**ds.

For more information email: [email protected]

Richmond Valley Council
Friends of the Koala Inc.
Friends of Rail Trails in Australia
Northern Rivers Rail Trail
Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters
Northern Rivers Cycling Club
North Coast Regional Landcare Network

21/05/2026

Wiangaree Lagoon working bee this Saturday 23rd of May. Love to see you there. Just an hour or two goes a long way when we come together.

18/05/2026

Landholders with at least 15 ha of rainforest habitat in Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley or Tw**d may be eligible for annual payments to protect and manage native rainforest through the BCT's upcoming Rainforest Conservation offer.

Do you have rainforest on your property? 🌿

The Northern Rivers is home to a species rich rainforest environment, and we are working with landholders to permanently protect it.

Landholders with at least 15 ha of rainforest habitat in Ballina, Byron, Kyogle, Lismore, Richmond Valley or Tw**d may be eligible for annual payments to protect and manage native rainforest through our upcoming Rainforest Conservation offer.

This offer supports landholders to:

✅ Conserve threatened rainforest and native vegetation

✅ Protect habitat for more than 150 threatened plant and animal species

✅ Receive ongoing payments under a permanent conservation agreement

Find out more at www.nsw.gov.au/rainforest

14/05/2026

Coming up on the 28th of May in Wiangaree

💧 Healthy dams and wetlands do more than hold water - they support biodiversity, improve landscape function and help build resilience on your property.

Join the NSW Government's North Coast Local Land Services for a practical workshop exploring how wetlands and farm dams function within your farm and the wider catchment.

You’ll learn:
🔍 how to assess wetland and dam condition
⚠️ common risks impacting water quality and productivity
🌱 ways to improve biodiversity and long-term water security
🌿 practical strategies to strengthen landscape resilience

📍 Wiangaree Public Hall
📅 Thursday 28 May
⏰ 10am – 2pm

The workshop is designed for people managing agricultural land and will be co-delivered with expertise from Australian Wetland Consulting.

🔗 For more information and how to register visit our website https://bit.ly/4eLA5Jr