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Nambucca Valley Landcare

Locality: Bowraville, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 6564 7838

Address: 73 High St 2449 Bowraville, NSW, Australia

Website: http://nvlandcare.org.au

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25.01.2022 A small good news story in these challenging times: we are extremely excited to announce the next and largest stage of our Bowraville Connections Project with funding from the NSW Recreational Fishing Trust and the NSW Environmental Trust! The projects will continue to address riverbank and bed erosion issues, improving instream fish habitat and the riparian condition in South Creek and Nambucca River at Bowraville. These actions will improve the water quality by reducing se...diment and nutrients from entering the system, making it healthier for native fish and people who enjoy the water. The photo below is an example of one of the sites with extensive bank erosion. See the attached media release for more info.

25.01.2022 Thanks to help from Nambucca Valley Council, North Arm Farms - Nambucca Valley, Community Underwriting Insurance, and some legendary volunteers, we're helping restore our waterways and bushland after the 2019 Kian Road fire.

25.01.2022 Volunteers at Hyland Park last week, hand pulling Exotic Ginger and bagging the red seeds of the Coral Berry to stop further spreading. We are running fortnightly volunteer Bush Regeneration Days if you are interested in joining in please contact the office. Theses works are supported by The NSW Environmental Trust.

24.01.2022 We're thrilled to be working with the brilliant earth and environmental science students at Bowraville Central School on our Bowraville Connections river restoration project. Together, we're mapping a degraded river reach and designing a remediation plan. Next up: getting stuck in to some on-ground works - installing erosion controls and planting 1500 native riparian trees. With the recent rain, it's shaping up to be a promising year for planting. It's inspiring to spend ...time with the next generation of landcarers. Their enthusiasm and dexterity when scrambling through the bush makes the job look easy. This is part of our Bowraville Connections Project, with funding generously provided by y the NSW Government through its Environmental Trust and Department of Primary Industry Recreational Fishing Trust.

24.01.2022 Volunteers at Hyland Park have recently picked thousands of Coral Berry from within the Nature reserve. We plan to continue with the removal of Coral Berry and seeds from this area on our next volunteer day - 27th August. If you would like to join in - we are holding fortnightly weeding mornings in the Hyland Park area, as part of a NSW Environmental Trust funded project. For further information about the volunteer weeding days - please email [email protected]

23.01.2022 We will be using this funding together with Nambucca Shire Council funding to control Madeira Vine and Cats Claw Creeper along the upper reaches of the Nambucca River.

22.01.2022 A warning has been put out that cane toads have been identified in the #Coffs Harbour area. Please do NOT kill any animals you suspect are cane toads. Report th...em to the DPI and isolate them. Most suspected toads are in fact native #frogs, some of them #endangered species. At The Frogarium ALL suspected toads we have been asked about so far have been the beautiful native species in the photo. The Giant barred #frog (Mixophes iteratus) is very large with gold eyes. We are particularly concerned that it will be accidentally targeted by well meaning people that think its a toad (as we know has already happened). Everyday someone on our tours thinks a native frog looks like a cane toad. Its an easy mistake to make, so dont kill them. Report them so we dont lose our #endangeredspecies on the #coffscoast by accident. See more

22.01.2022 These plants are now heading toward 1 meter tall after spending the first year, protected with tree guards. Tree guards improve the chance of young seedlings survival rate and are now available in a biodegradable material ! By protecting your plantings from weather conditions such as wind or hail and from hungry wallabies with tree guards, you will find your survival rate will be vastly higher. The native plants below are part of our Environmental Trust Project - Protecting coastal corridors at Yarrahappini. As you can see plants are establishing to fill the gap in this native bush corridor that leads directly to the Yarrahappini National park.

21.01.2022 Our thoughts are with all those in our valley and across the state who have been so severely affected by the floods. Most of our work at Landcare is focused on restoring waterways. Surveying the damage from a flood of this magnitude has been challenging, to say the least, but once again, the resilience, determination and support from our community has been on full display. It inspires us to push forward with the mission, one tree at a time. If you're keen to make a positive c...hange and have fun with a great group of people, we'd love for you to join us for our planting day next Tuesday, 30 March at Mackay Park in Bowraville. We'll provide free lunch and morning tea to keep the troops well fed, so if you're keen to come, please RSVP by Monday 29 March. We need lots of help! Check out the flyer below for more details.

21.01.2022 *GRANT OPPORTUNITY* The Stock Water Recovery Grants via Local Land Services are open. The Stock Water Recovery (SWR) project aims to improve the health of livestock across the North Coast. ... Activities that are eligible for SWR Grants include: Stock exclusion fencing from water sources (e.g. dams, streams, waterways) Install new troughs preferencing fire proof materials Pipes, connections and fixings (including burial) Tanks (stock water only) Pumps Bird savers and wildlife protection / ramps for troughs Improvements to existing dams cleaning or de-silting, hardened access for livestock New dam Aquatic weed control for water quality Earthworks to establish contour banks Expressions of Interest Close 15th January 2021. See the below link for full list of eligible landholders, activities and application process. https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au//Stock-Water-Recovery-Grant-Gui

20.01.2022 Here's a little video of bush regenerators Pierre and Tom, aka the 'Fluro Ghostbusters', tackling a major infestation of madeira vine near the Nambucca River. If uncontrolled, vine weeds have the potential to take over otherwise health, mature trees, and can have a dramatic effect on our vital riparian zones. This project was funded through DPI Weeds and North Coast Regional Landcare Network.

20.01.2022 Were looking for landholders to help restore and expand wildlife habitat after the recent fires. Nambucca Valley Council and Nambucca Valley Landcare are working towards the delivery of a number projects targeting a few major objectives in response to the recent bushfires. Were investigating opportunities for more funding to support our local environment, and we are seeking expressions of interest from landholders for fire affected areas who are keen to participate. For mor...e info, check out our post: Photo credit: Kim Nicole.

20.01.2022 Grants available for eligible landholder's to repair or replace boundary fencing bordering public lands damaged during the 2019/20 bushfire season. See links below for further details - funding through Local Land Services. Applications close on Wednesday, 31 March 2021.

18.01.2022 The Nambucca Valley Landcare 2020 AGM will be held on Thursday 10th December at 5.30pm . All members are welcome to attend. Please RSVP by Friday 4th December to 65647838 or [email protected]

18.01.2022 EP 1 - FIRE LOVING FUNGI Just days after the fires burnt the wet sclerophyll forests near where we live, firefighters were seeing mushrooms coming up in the ash and the charcoal. Stephen Axford and Catherine Marciniak went to investigate ...

17.01.2022 This is a great little video from Regen TV about post-fire bush regeneration.

15.01.2022 Nambucca Valley Landcare is proud to announce the completion our Protecting Endangered Ecological Communities at Northern Nambucca project. Over three years, the project team worked on four different endangered ecological communities - swamp sclerophyll, coastal salt marsh, swamp oak forest and littoral rainforest. This area is home huge array of different flora and fauna - without doubt a biodiversity hotspot. The area was infested with cassia (senna pendula var. glabrata), ...and other weeds were creeping in from the urban fringe, including coral berry (ardisia crenata ), exotic ginger and asparagus fern (asparagus setaceus). Bush regenerators and tireless community volunteers tackled the site for three years, mostly hand pulling each weed to protect the vulnerable native vegetation. Today, the site is leaping back, with a stunning expansion of native groundcover, shrubs, trees and palms. You can find this amazing place by following the footbridge across from Hyland Park and tracking south towards Nambucca. This three year project was supported by the NSW Environmental Trust and the Nambucca Valley Council.

15.01.2022 2020 is around the corner. BELLINGEN, NSW. Were bringing our HOLISTIC MANAGEMENT course to you. Lets get this Regenerative Agriculture happening together. "F...armers are a hard group to teach but this group learning experience facilitates change well. Everyone gets more from the course than they bargained for. It is evident throughout the course that Holistic Management can benefit everyone from the country to the CBD." Sam Bonello, Bangalow, NSW If youre interested to know more please drop an email to [email protected] See more

15.01.2022 This morning a group of enthusiastic volunteers, furthered their weed identification & removal techniques at Hyland Park, this area has stunning littoral rainforest adjacent to both the ocean and the river. The group concentrated on removing Asparagus Weed (Asparagus aethiopicus), Coral Berry (Symphoricarpos orbiculatus) and Senna. If you would like to join us our next volunteer morning, it will be held on the 14th of May at Hyland Park. For further information or to RSVP please contact us at via email - [email protected] or Phone 65647838

15.01.2022 Disaster recovery grants of up to $75,000 are now available to primary producers in the Nambucca Valley LGA affected by the NSW storms and floods that have occurred from 10 March 2021. The closing date for applications - 31st October 2021... The grants are available to primary producers to assist in the costs associated with the clean-up, repairs and replacement of infrastructure, crops and livestock. For more details about what you can apply for or to determine your eligibility, visit the Rural Assistance Authority website. https://www.raa.nsw.gov.au/d/special-disaster-grants-floods

15.01.2022 We had a great roll-up for our Pasture Weeds Workshop at Argents Hill last week. The focus of the day was giant parramatta grass control and other pasture weeds. Barry Powell, former Coffs Harbour Council Weeds Officer, Pia Dollman, Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Coordinator and Jeremy Bradley, soil health expert and producer of "Soil Trooper", shared their extensive knowledge and experience with attendees. Who could forget the stubby bottle method for assessing when your ...pasture is ready for a rest from grazing? If you missed this workshop, please drop into the Nambucca Valley Landcare office at Bowraville, where you can get further info on weed identification and removal techniques. Check out this best practice manual for giant parramatta grass: https://futurebeef.com.au///09/Weedy_sporobolus_manual.pdf Support for this workshop was provided by Landcare NSW and DPI MEPAW project. Check out DPIs Weed Wise app for a great pocket guide to weed identification and control methods: https://www.dpi.nsw.gov.au/biosecuri/weeds/nsw-weedwise-app

14.01.2022 Join us for the Eucalyptus Identification Workshop at Grassy Head APOLOGIES WORKSHOP NOW FULL were unable to take any further bookings for this event.

14.01.2022 Problems with pasture dieback? Hit the link below to listen to a webinar recording from NSW Department of Primary Industry.

14.01.2022 Its always inspiring to work with the next generation of landcarers!

14.01.2022 Were still working from our office in Bowraville, but were making some changes to keep our members and staff safe during this time. Our door will be closed to limit exposure in our small space, but if youd like to chat, please call 6564 7838. Well be here for the community as much as possible.

14.01.2022 With the recent wet weather now is a perfect time to improve your soil with the native fungus nigrospora oryzae. Nigrospora oryzae has been shown to help control Giant Parramatta Grass and other weedy sporobolus grasses. "Soil Trooper" is a soil improver which contains the fungus, nigrospora oryzae and is available now at the Bowraville Landcare Office. See this fact sheet from Department of Primary Industies http://archive.dpi.nsw.gov.au//Nigrospora-crown-rot-for-bi

13.01.2022 Check out the new All About Soils Webinar Series from LLS. The next webinar is on Wednesday 18 November at 11am with David Hardwick,. We've hosted David before, and he's a very engaging and insightful soil speaker. Register here: https://events-apac1.adobeconnect.com//default_template/ev

13.01.2022 The Royal Agricultural Society of NSW Foundation (RASF) is offering VET (Vocational Education and Training) Scholarships to support individuals in NSW who demonstrate a passion for rural life and commitment for any career that will ensure the future success of rural and regional NSW. Scholarships of up to $6,000 for full-time study or up to $3,000 for part-time study are available. Applications for the 2020 RAS Foundation VET Scholarships will close Sunday 19 January 2020. For Further information : http://www.rasnsw.com.au//scholarships-and-grants/ras-fou/

13.01.2022 Our Bowraville Connections Project made it on the tele! Check out the site behind Hennessy Tape oval - weve made some major improvements. This project is only possible thanks to the support and resources from the Nambucca Shire Council, NSW DPI Fisheries Recreational Fishing Trust, National Landcare Program, and of course, the brilliant helpers in hi-vis from the Bowraville Community Pre-School.... Looking forward to swimming and fishing in the beautiful pools on South Creek

12.01.2022 Today is world ocean day with this years focus being - innovation for a sustainable ocean -

12.01.2022 Nambucca Landcare Office at Bowraville will be closed from Friday the 20th December and reopening 2nd week of the new year. Wishing everyone of the Valley a safe Christmas Holidays.

11.01.2022 This is a great story on regenerative farming and Charles Massy, one of the movement's most effective thinker and communicator.

11.01.2022 We couldnt be happier with how our Bowraville Connections Project is looking! Together with the Nambucca Shire Council, and funding from the NSW Department of Primary Industries Recreational Fishing Trust and the Australian Government National Landcare Program, weve made some major improvements to South Creek: Four bed controls and rock revetment installed Over 1km of primary weed control completed Over 3000 trees planted and 600 to go!... These projects are only possible with the guidance of our brilliant volunteer committee, and the vision and support from staff at Nambucca Shire Council. Look out for the aerial before and after videos, coming soon.

10.01.2022 The kids from Eungai Public School went wild at Mt Yarriabinni National Park this week with NPWS Education Rangers Uncle Mark Flanders and Jess Sinnott. The exc...ursion was part of our Yarrahapinni Corridors project delivered in partnership with Nambucca Valley Landcare and supported by the NSW Environmental Trust. Its great to see the kids so engaged with the opportunity to visit such a special place. Sounds like just getting there was half the adventure! Nambucca Valley Landcare Eungai Public School See more

10.01.2022 Under the direction of Sally our local bush regenerator, this mornings group of enthusiastic volunteers worked on removing Fish Bone Fern, an invasive species, from a sloped area adjacent to the river at Hyland Park. Asparagus weed, Cenna and Coralberry were also removed using a variety of techniques. If you would like to join the volunteers and improve you weed and native plant identification as well as your removal skills, please contact Nambucca Landcare. Our next volunteer day will be held on Tuesday the 28th May, 9am - 12 noon at Hyland Park. Please RSVP to Manda if you would like to attend or have further enquires - [email protected]

09.01.2022 Bellinger Landcare Inc is looking forward to sharing a stall with Dandarrga Landcare and Nambucca Valley Landcare. Come and see us for local native plant, ecological restoration, and weed information. Were really looking forward to seeing Landcarers and friends there! Landcare NSW #Regeneration #ClimateAction

08.01.2022 The Summit to Sea walking Track Project is due to start 4th May at Mount Yarriabini. This joint project with NSW National Parks and Nambucca Valley Landcare will include connecting a 12km walking track from the Mountain Lookout to Grassy Head Beach. This project will include learning bush regeneration skills and track planning. If you would like to volunteer on this project register your interest by contacting: [email protected]

06.01.2022 Our Nambucca Landcare staff will now be working from home during the current Covid-19 situation. We will continue to be available to the Nambucca Valley community as much as possible during the coming months. Please feel free to contact Logan or Manda during this time for anything Landcare related. Logan Zingus our Landcare Co Ordinator can be reached via email [email protected] or 0490 087 497 (Monday - Thursdays) Please contact Logan for project related issues, tec...hnical questions and advise. Manda Godfrey our Office Administrator can be reached on 0414 898 112 (Mondays) or [email protected] Please contact Manda for both accounts and general Landcare enquires. Jeff Unwin our Indian Myna project officer can be reached via [email protected] Please contact Jeff regarding our Indian Myna Project.

05.01.2022 Do you have Parthenium weed on your property?

04.01.2022 Its set to be a warm one this week so heres an article to show how we can help our feathered, furred, scaled and spiky friends cope too. https://www.australiangeographic.com.au//a-guide-to-help/

03.01.2022 Eco school grants are due in this coming Monday 1st if July for the 100 Hives in 100 Schools project as a way to fund this in your school. Little Star Bee Sanctuary has put together a sample application - so you just have to add your details - get in touch to find out more!

03.01.2022 A series of free webinars for pork producers will be held during June, please see details below ..

02.01.2022 ? The 2021 National Landcare Conference will take place from 10 to 12 March at the ICC in #Sydney. The conference steering committee are inviting groups, individuals and organisations from across #Australia to submit an abstract and be part of this important event. Share your project story about #sustainableagriculture, #environment and #climatechange, community partnerships in action or #Landcare impact. CALL FOR ABSTRACTS CLOSING JULY 1, Thanks for the share Landcare Australia

01.01.2022 Check out this Holistic Mangement course in Bellingen at the end of February.

01.01.2022 Last weeks Time planned grazing workshop at Baywater with hosts Marlon and Sharon sharing their farm and experience. Marlon explained the principle of Time panned grazing to a group of enthusiastic farmers, then took us on a tour of his property meeting his very healthy herd of cattle along the way. Fabulous morning, Nambucca Landcare would like to thank Marlon and Sharon for hosting this wonderful workshop.