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25.01.2022 WA Forest Alliance, Margaret River Regional Environment Centre, and Denmark Environment Centre are working together to host and sponsor a Fire & Biodiversity Forum for one full day at Margaret River HEART on Friday 4 June, with additional workshop and field trip options on offer for Saturday 5 June. Registrations are now open for the forum https://www.margaretriverheart.com.au//fire-and-biodivers/ ... A Fire and Biodiversity Workshop and Field Trip are also part of the Forum Program with separate ticketing at the links below. https://www.margaretriverheart.com.au//fire-and-biodivers/ https://www.margaretriverheart.com.au//fire-and-biodivers/

25.01.2022 Well done to WALN Member Group, The Gillamii Centre Inc. for their collaboration with farmers and the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development to produce a series of case study videos to help farmers regenerate their salt lands into productive pastures.

25.01.2022 Welcome aboard to our latest new WALN Ordinary Member Group, Claise Brook Catchment Group. The Catchment Group has been operating for over 20 years planting and maintaining areas of native vegetation in the cities of Perth and Vincent. The Catchment Group is very active with educational activities aimed at increasing public knowledge of the importance of limiting land-based activities which cause damage to waterways, in particular to the Swan River. Visit their website https://www.cbcg.org.au/to or Facebook Page https://www.facebook.com/ClaiseBrookCatchmentGroup to find out more. WALN also welcomes aboard Woodland Services & Consulting, Andrew Knight (BlueAnt Consulting) and Sophie Willsher as WALN Associate Members.

25.01.2022 The Australia’s Environment 2020 Report has been released The report shows how ecosystems are responding to climate change and the conditions after drought. P...ut together by the ANU Centre for Water and Landscape Dynamics with data from the Terrestrial Ecosystem Research Network. Read the report, watch the summary webinar and find the scorecard for your region on the website . . . Landcare Victoria Inc WA Landcare Network Inc Landcare NSW Landcare Association of SA Queensland Water and Land Carers Landcare ACT Landcare TasmaniaLandcare NT #Australiasenvironment #NLN #NationalLandcareNetwork #Landcare #ANU See more

24.01.2022 A wonderful landcare success story to inspire us all!

23.01.2022 A wonderful landcare success story from Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group. Landcare bringing the community together, working with traditional custodians, connecting younger generations and restoring natural areas. A definite recipe for success!

23.01.2022 What a great idea - sharing insights between the landcare generation. On tonight, 1st October, at 5pm WA time. Could even be a (slightly aged and wrinkly) WA face joining Rob and others on the panel.

23.01.2022 So What's Natural Capital Accounting all about? For a really good introduction to natural capital accounting have a watch of this recent webinar run through the National Landcare Network and Landcare Australia joint project Landcare Farming: https://landcareaustralia.org.au/landcare-benchmarking-pro/... Why is this kind of accounting important? We need to be able to measure the condition of environmental assets (e.g. native vegetation, soils, waterways, fauna) on a property, or within a region or even a nation to be able to record whether the work we are doing is having a positive impact. This has been difficult without a simple, affordable and accurate tool to use. It would appear that there is now a way for landcare groups and farmers to do this measuring not just the outputs from projects we do but the longer term impact of landcare efforts over time on the environment.

23.01.2022 A very controversial issue which has the potentially to divide the Landcare community. Glyphosate is a good herbicide that has lots of benefits to weed control, particularly for environmental restoration projects and land care programs. To not have that tool available will severely hamper those efforts. Do landcare groups agree? Are there alternatives?

23.01.2022 A new drought resilience adoption and innovation hub in Western Australia. The Grower Group Alliance (GGA), will lead an $8 Million Australian Government investment for South West Western Australia (SW WA) that will transform the way producers and communities prepare for and respond to drought.

23.01.2022 Traditionally Djeran is karla (fire) season, and fire is the most useful and precious resource to the Aboriginal people. Aboriginal people learnt over thousand...s of years how to use fire effectively and safely. What was the lore of the land, became the lore of the people - having the responsibility of keeping the balance of all living things and enabling people to live sustainably for thousands of years. The Wadandi people use fire as a land management tool, with the practice of controlled burning known as fire stick farming. What to learn more? Undalup Association Inc., together with SWCC, are holding 3 fire management workshops in Wadandi Boodja during fire season: 17 May Rosa Glen: https://bit.ly/3tfJSg6 22 May Busselton: https://bit.ly/3mGhvW5 29 May Donnybrook: https://bit.ly/3e1qIEz

22.01.2022 A bit late notice but still time to register. AAEE 2020 Conference online this year.

22.01.2022 Have COVID restrictions changed how volunteering works for you Would you like expert advice on how to better recruit and engage volunteers If you’ve answered ...yes to either of these questions, you should register for this week’s National Landcare Conference Webinar all about Recruiting and Engaging Volunteers. https://www.landcarer.com.au/webinar-registration/ Kim Boswell will chat through her framework that’s been used to recruit thousands of Landcare volunteers in Victoria. She’ll also give you access to her popular online Volunteer Recruitment course FOR FREE! If you can’t make it on Thursday at 2pm (AEST), you can still register and we’ll send you a link to the recording. https://www.landcarer.com.au/webinar-registration/

21.01.2022 CALLING ALL LAND and COASTCARE GROUPS Did you know that your group is part of a much bigger community based movement of like-minded people undertaking wonderful work to care for all parts of our environment? Do you want to connect with other groups to share information, network and be part of the growing network of community based landcare and coastcare groups in WA?... Why not Join the WA LANDCARE NETWORK? The WA Landcare Network not only connects groups of all shapes and sizes, it provides information and resources, and a collective voice for landcare across the State, assisting with funding and capacity. Visit our website to find out WHAT’S IN IT FOR ME and JOIN AS A MEMBER GROUP NOW! http://www.landcarewa.org.au/our-members/become-a-member/

20.01.2022 Spread the word about the Wetlands Weekender happening in Mandurah on 10-11 October hosted by Peel-Harvey Catchment Council.

18.01.2022 Dont forget that Round 4 of the National Landcare Program Smart Farms Small Grants is closing soon. Smart Farms Small Grants fund short-term projects which build the capacity of farmers, fishers and foresters to adopt best practice natural resource management. Up to $6.5 million is available for Round 4, with funding of between $5,000 and $100,000 (GST exclusive) for each grant.... Applications close 11pm AEDT on 9 October 2020.

18.01.2022 We reckon that would be a wonderful idea!

18.01.2022 Do you know someone who deserves to be recognised for the good work they have done in conservation? Nominations for the CCWA Community Conservation Awards are now open.

17.01.2022 Great news today with the release of the McGowan Labor Government's Western Australian Climate Policy, outlining actions to create a low carbon future and create jobs in clean industries to support WA's economic recovery. WALN was particularly pleased to see the policy includes significant investment in low carbon initiatives including $15 million for the WA Carbon Farming Strategy and Land Restoration Program. Read more here- https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Climate-policy-supp

17.01.2022 Whether your landcare or coastcare group is large or small we would love to have you onboard as part of the WA Landcare Network Membership. Membership is FREE and has some great benefits. Find out more and join up now http://www.landcarewa.org.au/our-members/become-a-member/

16.01.2022 WALN’s Aboriginal Collaboration Case Study Series is featured on Page 11 of the November edition of Landcare in Focus. Well done to everyone involved in showcasing genuine aboriginal collaboration in WA? Check out the series here http://www.landcarewa.org.au/resources/case-studies/

15.01.2022 Lower Blackwood LCDC talks to Nicole Masters. We are delighted to make available to you by podcast a recent conversation we had with New Zealand agroecologist,... educator & systems thinker Nicole Masters. Nicole has spent over 20 years working throughout Australasia & North America, coaching, consulting & advising producers on the approaches, tools & thinking required to build soil & ecosystem health, food quality & profitability. In our conversation with Nicole we took a dive into her recently published book 'For the Love of Soil', to take a closer look at the what, why & how to approach one or two of the common soil issues facing farmers in the south west air (lack of) & water (too much or too little). Listen to the podcast - Talkin' Soil Compaction. https://lowerblackwood.com.au/talkin-after-hours-podcasts

15.01.2022 Congratulation to those involved in this 5 year reasearch program on the impact of cats on native wildlife. Hoping these studies will result in a better understanding and management tool box for Landcare groups.

14.01.2022 If you missed the Celebrating Landcare Champions presentations at WALN's recent AGM and Network Gathering you can view the recordings at your leisure. Kathy Dawson, Project Officer with Southern Forests Community Landcare presents a video showcasing the use of dung beetles as a regenerative agriculture tool. The video presents the Cambray Cheese dung beetle breeding program as a case study. https://youtu.be/HnPm7XNwepw View the other presentations on the WALN website here -http://www.landcarewa.org.au//2020-wa-landcare-network-an/

14.01.2022 Despite our efforts here at Kaarakin, all three of WA’s native black cockatoo species are still very much under threat This fantastic article by the Starfish ...outlines some of the major issues facing these gorgeous animals, as well as some of the courses of action we can take to ensure we don’t lose them forever Make sure to give it a read, the link is included below: http://www.thestarfish.com.au//saving-was-black-cockatoos/

13.01.2022 Read the latest landcare news from the WA Landcare Network in the November 2020 Update out now. http://mailchi.mp//wa-landcare-network-november-2020update

13.01.2022 Easy to draw some strong comparisons between the volunteer fire fighting sector and volunteering in the landcare sector. Some very interesting conclusions here about volunteer saturation in rural Australia. 'The increase in demand on volunteers has been driven, in part, by the consolidation of government services into larger cities and centres, meaning smaller communities need to provide more essential and social services through volunteer organisations.'

13.01.2022 Join Landcare Australia for the first in a series of National Landcare Conference webinars. From the Community Partnerships in Action conference stream this webinar is from Victorian-based Kim Boswell about a simple, yet effective method of volunteer recruitment.

12.01.2022 WALN associate member Plantrite - Wholesale Native Nursery in Bullsbrook is keen to help connect your community to nature! If you are or know a community group, school or club that is keen to bring a little nature into their world, this could be a great chance to receive some free native plants. Applications close soon so don't delay - spread the word and fill in the simple online form now!

12.01.2022 The successful 2020 State NRM Community Stewardship Gants were announced by Premier McGowan today. The 2020 funding round supported 96 community projects valued at $7.5 million across Western Australia. For the full list of successful 2020 State NRM Community Stewardship projects click here https://www.wa.gov.au//2020%20-%20Successful%20Community%2... Read the full media statement here - https://www.mediastatements.wa.gov.au//Grants-boost-commun WA Landcare Network would like to congratulate all land and coastcare groups who were successful with their applications and wish them well for the important work they have planned. WALN recognises that as always there are a lot of community based landcare groups that missed out in this funding round. WALN will continue to advocate for increased funding for community based landcare to ensure increased State funding can reach community based groups, especially those at the local level.

11.01.2022 The National Landcare Network is looking for a Business Development Manager.

10.01.2022 WA Landcare Network Staff Positions Available Executive Officer 0.4 0.8 FTE Flexible Landcare Networker (s) 0.5 1.0 FTE Flexible The WA Landcare Network (WALN) is seeking applications from suitably qualified professionals for the positions of Executive Officer and Landcare Networker(s).... These exciting positions are available for 2020/22 calendar years with possible extension depending on funding availability and performance. The work hours and location of the positions are flexible to enable the best fit for suitably qualified and passionate individuals. The WALN Executive Officer supports the WALN Management Committee to achieve organisational objectives to run an effective and useful Statewide network supporting and strengthening community coast and landcare groups in WA. The Landcare Networker(s) will support the WALN Executive Officer by facilitating consultation, collaboration and networking amongst community based groups, building capacity across the network to assist effective coast and landcare efforts. Job descriptions and application requirements are available here: http://www.landcarewa.org.au//wa-landcare-network-staff-p/ Forward applications to [email protected] by 4.00 pm 16 October 2020. For more information contact Dr Louise Duxbury on 0429 409 231.

07.01.2022 Join Gondwana Link and others involved in large scale ecological restoration work on this online webinar on Monday 28 September at 3.00 pm WST, Book here. https://www.landcaretas.org.au//un_decade_of_ecosystem_res

07.01.2022 Do you know any organic farmers who might benefit form support for the Organic Growth Fund? Applications close 11 October 2020.

06.01.2022 The National Priority List of Exotic Environmental Pests, Weeds and Diseases was released this month and identifies exotic pests, weeds and diseases that are no...t yet established in Australia and pose the highest risk to our environment, public spaces, heritage and way of lifeThe list will be used to help prioritise activities that prevent their entry, establishment and spread in Australia. Below are some species from the higher risk exotic environmental pest species list You can see which other species are on the Priority list here: https://bit.ly/38RYISF . . . #nationalprioritylist #invasivespecies #NationalLandcareNetwork #NLN #Landcare

06.01.2022 Fantastic to hear that Peel-Harvey Catchment Council were successful in securing additional funding for their work on feral cats in yesterday’s announcement of the 2020 State NRM Grants.

06.01.2022 We agree, an inspiring and ambious goal. ‘A 'big, hairy, ambitious goal' Norman Pater wants to spend $40 million in the next 10 years. He's just returned from a trip to the mid-west wheat belt of Western Australia where he bought three farms, each about 2,000 hectares, which are being reforested as part of his Carbon Farming Foundation.

06.01.2022 A BirdLife International online event with presentations on inspiring migratory shorebird conservation from around the world. Register now https://tinyurl.com/yxmhlcfh

05.01.2022 Our newest WALN Member Baldivis Children's Forest has recently run a Quest at the Baldivis Children's Forest to engage local children in learning about nature. It sounds like it was a fun event for the kids with a number of characters including a swamp monster. Creative ways to grow the next generation of environmental stewards.

05.01.2022 $1.9 billion in new technologies to help farmers reduce emissions Excitingly this funding will set aside money to finally look to address the measuring of carbon in soil of farmers. This potentially opens up enormous opportunities to reward farmers for the storage of carbon in their soils but we need to get the science right first, Minister Littleproud said. Read the full media release ... https://minister.awe.gov.au//m/investment-farm-technologie

05.01.2022 South West farmers to join launch of carbon and biodiversity pilot

05.01.2022 Environs Kimberley is looking for passionate people to fill two important roles within the organisation, both based in Broome: Community Engagement, Fundraising and Events (0.6 FTE) Communications, Media and Digital Fundraising (0.4 FTE)... Applications Close 22 April. Find out more https://www.environskimberley.org.au/positions_vacant

05.01.2022 Great to see Moore Catchment Council all a buzz in National Wild Pollinators Citizen Science Week. Hope everyone is spreading the word about how important our native bees are. There is still time to get involved in the Wild Pollinator Count running in Autumn from 11-18 April and again in Spring from 14-21 November. Find out more - www.wildpollinatorcount.com

03.01.2022 In case you missed Australian Story last night.

03.01.2022 Should be fun with Costa as MC. National Landcare Conference Early Bird tickets closing 1 May. Be quick to secure your place.

02.01.2022 Regenerative agriculture advocate Charles Massey on Australian Story. Well worth a listen.

02.01.2022 Monday 28 September is a public holiday so Landcare Checks In will also be taking a holiday and returning on Monday 12 October. Hope to see you all then.