Border Ranges - Richmond Valley Landcare Network

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

14/05/2026

💧 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

08/05/2026

Naughtons Gap Landcare Working Bee coming up on June 13th - 9 till Noon.

Working 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.

Richmond Valley Council
Friends of the Koala Inc.
Northern Rivers Cycling Club
Northern Rivers Rail Trail
Northern Rivers Rail Trail Supporters
Rail Trails Australia

06/05/2026

Slowing water down, reducing erosion and keeping sediment levels down! Great job Rous County Council.

Some of you may remember Gavin used to work Border Ranges - Richmond Valley Landcare Network. We still claim him as one of ours 😆

06/05/2026

Get along and help Kyogle Council plant some trees at Anzac Park.
Trees provided by the amazing volunteers at Kyogle Landcare Inc!

🌱 Community Planting Day – Anzac Park Lagoon 🌱

Kyogle Council is inviting the community to take part in an important environmental regeneration project at Anzac Park Lagoon on Wednesday 13 May.

Community members are asked to join in planting 1,400 native grasses and sedges along the lagoon edge and drainage line. These works will help improve water quality, strengthen the lagoon banks and support local biodiversity.

The planting follows the successful manual removal of Water Hyacinth from the lagoon last year by a local bush regenerator and team. The plants have been locally grown and supplied by Kyogle Landcare, and the good news is that all holes will be pre-dug.

These works form Stage 2 of the Lagoon Site Action Plan, funded by Kyogle Council.

Event details:
📅 Wednesday 13 May
📍 Anzac Park Lagoon
🕘 Time: 9-11am
👕 What to bring: Enclosed shoes, hat, water bottle and sun protection
👉 For more information call Judy Faulks 6632 0225 or email [email protected]