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16Feb

From Little Things Big Things Grow

By Kristin den Exter | Blog | 16 Feb 2023 |

Australia’s unique Landcare movement needs Government support to act on climate change and stop the alarming decline of our environment. The National Landcare Network is ramping up its advocacy efforts to the Federal Government, seeking $50 million per year over five years to support better climate action, sustainable agriculture and environmental outcomes. DOWNLOAD SUMMARY   DOWNLOAD FULL BUDGET SUBMISSION

31Dec

NLN 2022 Year in Review: Let's seize the moment

Blog | 31 Dec 2022 |

The NLN committed significant time working with our members before the election in developing the Community Landcare Futures Framework and in advocating it to both of the major parties ahead of the election and with the new Government following the election.

9Dec

The NLN welcomes Government’s response to Samuel's Review

Blog | 9 Dec 2022 |

The National Landcare Network welcomes the Albanese Government’s response to the Samuel’s Report announced by Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek, with measures to turn the tide from nature destruction to nature repair.    

2Nov

Grassroots landcarers welcome Government’s $302 million commitment to sustainable agriculture

Blog | 2 Nov 2022 |

The Landcare movement, founded on sustainable agricultural principles, welcomes the Government’s commitment to boost the productivity and profitability of the agriculture sector while delivering wider climate and environmental benefits.

26Oct

Landcare movement welcomes Budget commitment to address environmental challenges

Blog | 26 Oct 2022 |

The National Landcare Network (NLN) welcomes the Government’s following through of their election promise to address environmental challenges in the 2022-23 Budget -- with funding announced for climate action, the extinction crisis, the environment, biosecurity, sustainable farming, and community resilience.

29Sep

Landcarers urged to become platypus champions in ACF's Platy-project

Blog | 29 Sep 2022 |

NLN CEO Jim Adams wants community Landcarers to look out for platypus and become citizen scientists.

21Sep

NLN welcomes Annie Andrews as Interim Chair

Blog | 21 Sep 2022 |

The National Landcare Network welcomes Annie Andrews from Landcare NT as Interim Chair after Patrick O’Connor from the Landcare Association of SA stepped down from the position.

3Aug

OzFish And National Landcare Network Combine For Habitat Restoration

Blog | 3 Aug 2022 |

NLN is excited to join forces with OzFish on practical projects that deliver improved aquatic and terrestrial habitats on a scale never seen before.

20Jul

Community Landcare offers hopeful solutions to the challenges detailed in the ‘confronting’ State of Environment Report

Blog | 20 Jul 2022 |

Amid the sobering findings detailed in the Australia State of the Environment 2021 Report, the positive impact of community Landcare movement offers hope.  

20Jul

'Let's rehydrate the nation': NLN and Mulloon share vision during visit

Blog | 20 Jul 2022 |

National Landcare Network staff and directors felt the warm hospitality of partners Mulloon Institute on a cold winter day visiting the Mulloon Rehydration Initiative.

8Jun

WEBINAR: Rebuilding Community after Climate Disaster

Blog | 8 Jun 2022 |

Farmers for Climate Action and the National Landcare Network are set to host a webinar exploring community resilience following climate disasters such as bushfires and floods, featuring disaster recovery psychologist Dr Rob Gordon and Northern Rivers Landcare Coordinator Emma Stone.    

1Jun

Join the Futures Framework campaign: Become a #LandcareFutures champion

Blog | 1 Jun 2022 |

Join the Futures Framework campaign: Become a #LandcareFutures champion    

25Apr

Video: Patrick O'Connor launches of the Community Landcare Futures Framework

Blog | 25 Apr 2022 |

Video: Dr Patrick O'Connor launches the Community Landcare Futures Framework    

18Mar

Community Landcare reveals its $48m Futures Framework proposal

Blog | 18 Mar 2022 |

Australian Community Landcare Futures Framework    

22Feb

Landcare Network partners with Farmers For Climate Action to deliver farmer-led climate solutions

Blog | 22 Feb 2022 |

Two of Australia’s leaders in on-farm conservation, biodiversity and climate change have joined forces

12Dec

2021 Year in Review: A stronger and future-focused National Landcare Network

Blog | 12 Dec 2021 |

 Despite the challenges of 2021, The National Landcare Network finished the year in strong shape, with increased organisational capacity, a number of strong new partnerships, three new energised board members and a future-focused strategy.

18Nov

Did you know the country benefits $1,347 for every Landcarer?

Blog | 18 Nov 2021 |

Many would say you can’t put a price on being a Landcarer -- that the feeling of getting your hands in the dirt, building community, and restoring local landscapes and ecosystems, is priceless.

1Nov

OPINION: The Power of One Voice

By Dr. Patrick O'Connor | Blog | 1 Nov 2021 |

In a time where the focus is steadily shifting to the strength of the community, and the value of community-led change, it is more heartening than ever to see first-hand the power a grass-roots movement can have.

Landcare strives to walk together with First Nations Custodians respecting their knowledge, skills and responsibilities in land and sea management and their role in leading the planning and caring for Country and community across Australia. Their lands were never ceded. The National Landcare Network supports all aspects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart - Voice, Truth and Treaty.  

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Landcare strives to walk together with Traditional Custodians respecting their knowledge, skills and responsibilities in land and sea management and their role in leading the planning and caring for Country and community across Australia. Their lands were never ceded. The National Landcare Network supports all aspects of the Uluru Statement from the Heart - Voice, Truth and Treaty.  

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