Projects
Restoring Resilience to the Nightcap Connector Rainforests project
Richmond Landcare Inc is working in partnership with Lismore City Council to work with landholders on private holdings which contain areas of Critically Endangered Lowland Subtropical Rainforests and associated vegetation communities of the Nightcap National Park and World Heritage listed forests of the Border Ranges. Improved resilience through habitat restoration is the principle aim of the project, supported by engagement and education with communities. Properties will be targeted for intensive ecological restoration (project sites) to improve the ecological integrity and connectivity of existing high conservation value ecological systems. A project officer will provide engagement and mentoring support to the project with associated capacity building outcomes.
Richmond Landcare Inc is working in partnership with Lismore City Council to work with landholders on private holdings which contain areas of Critically Endangered Lowland Subtropical Rainforests and associated vegetation communities of the Nightcap National Park and World Heritage listed forests of the Border Ranges. Improved resilience through habitat restoration is the principle aim of the project, supported by engagement and education with communities. Properties will be targeted for intensive ecological restoration (project sites) to improve the ecological integrity and connectivity of existing high conservation value ecological systems. A project officer will provide engagement and mentoring support to the project with associated capacity building outcomes.
Lismore City Council Landcare Support
Richmond Landcare Inc is working in partnership with Lismore City Council to deliver the Lismore Landcare Program. This program provides support services to local Landcare groups within the Lismore Local Government Area and supports the delivery of the Lismore Biodiversity Management Strategy 2015-35.
Richmond Landcare Inc is working in partnership with Lismore City Council to deliver the Lismore Landcare Program. This program provides support services to local Landcare groups within the Lismore Local Government Area and supports the delivery of the Lismore Biodiversity Management Strategy 2015-35.
North Coast Bushfire Recovery Project - W3 Stakeholder Partnerships
Local Land Services received funding from the NSW Government to assist bushfire-impacted communities recover from the devastating and unprecedented 2019-20 fire season. The principal objective is to directly support recovery of impacted properties and the community, by providing several services including support for weed management and control activities. Broadly, sub-projects need to be delivered within 2019 fire scars (impacted areas) plus a 50 km radius. Target weeds in high risk pathways associated with the fire events were considered.
Funding and delivery of the project is for the 2020-21 financial year. North Coast Local Land Services set specific criteria to guide the delivery of weed projects. This includes that projects can value-add (compliment but not duplicate) concurrent, internal or externally delivered weed projects.
This project is undertaking targeted weed control work on public and private land bordering and inside the Lismore LGA (in the localities of Nimbin, Tuntable Creek, Terania Creek and Whian Whian) and Duck Creek in the Ballina LGA. The works target Giant devil's fig (Solanum chrysotrichum) which is mass-germinating across the area post-drought/fire; the new weed incursion of Job’s Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi or JT) at its upstream limit, and mapped incursion of Mysore thorn (Caesalpinia decapetala) - a regional containment priority. One property additionally will target Seeded Banana. Works will occur on properties within and surrounding the 2019 Mt Nardi Fire scar. RLI is working directly with landholders and will partner with local groups Whian Whian Landcare and Tuntable Creek Landcare for engagement and outreach.
Local Land Services received funding from the NSW Government to assist bushfire-impacted communities recover from the devastating and unprecedented 2019-20 fire season. The principal objective is to directly support recovery of impacted properties and the community, by providing several services including support for weed management and control activities. Broadly, sub-projects need to be delivered within 2019 fire scars (impacted areas) plus a 50 km radius. Target weeds in high risk pathways associated with the fire events were considered.
Funding and delivery of the project is for the 2020-21 financial year. North Coast Local Land Services set specific criteria to guide the delivery of weed projects. This includes that projects can value-add (compliment but not duplicate) concurrent, internal or externally delivered weed projects.
This project is undertaking targeted weed control work on public and private land bordering and inside the Lismore LGA (in the localities of Nimbin, Tuntable Creek, Terania Creek and Whian Whian) and Duck Creek in the Ballina LGA. The works target Giant devil's fig (Solanum chrysotrichum) which is mass-germinating across the area post-drought/fire; the new weed incursion of Job’s Tears (Coix lacryma-jobi or JT) at its upstream limit, and mapped incursion of Mysore thorn (Caesalpinia decapetala) - a regional containment priority. One property additionally will target Seeded Banana. Works will occur on properties within and surrounding the 2019 Mt Nardi Fire scar. RLI is working directly with landholders and will partner with local groups Whian Whian Landcare and Tuntable Creek Landcare for engagement and outreach.
Emigrant Creek Property Assessment Project
The Emigrant Creek Property Assessment Project aims to support small landholders to improve their knowledge and capacity to manage their properties for healthy land and waterways. Successful landholders will increase their understanding of local Natural Resource and Environmental Management issues, and build their confidence to implement practice change. Land management assessments will consider key areas including biosecurity, vegetation management and nutrient runoff, ultimately improving habitat values and in-stream health of Emigrant Creek and subsequently the Richmond River. A number of LLS projects are underway working with Macadamia growers in the area to mitigate diffuse pollutants. The catchment has been identified as a priority for the NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy. This project targets small “lifestyle” or non-commercial properties of any land use between 2-20Ha.
With funding from North Coast Local Land Services and supported by North Coast Regional Landcare Network, Richmond Landcare will undertake property visits with successful landholders. During these visits our professional staff will walk the property with you, identifying environmental risks and assets, talking about your aims and ideas for the property and helping to plan a path forward for a healthier farm and waterway. After the visit, landholders will be provided with a property assessment report. These assessments will provide non-binding educational information and general property management advice to help plan future activities.
Eligible landholders will be provided with an incentive $500 value towards on-ground activities for the mitigation and management of run-off and other locally specific threatening processes to waterway health. Further information regarding eligible activities will be provided to successful landholders.
The Emigrant Creek Property Assessment Project aims to support small landholders to improve their knowledge and capacity to manage their properties for healthy land and waterways. Successful landholders will increase their understanding of local Natural Resource and Environmental Management issues, and build their confidence to implement practice change. Land management assessments will consider key areas including biosecurity, vegetation management and nutrient runoff, ultimately improving habitat values and in-stream health of Emigrant Creek and subsequently the Richmond River. A number of LLS projects are underway working with Macadamia growers in the area to mitigate diffuse pollutants. The catchment has been identified as a priority for the NSW Marine Estate Management Strategy. This project targets small “lifestyle” or non-commercial properties of any land use between 2-20Ha.
With funding from North Coast Local Land Services and supported by North Coast Regional Landcare Network, Richmond Landcare will undertake property visits with successful landholders. During these visits our professional staff will walk the property with you, identifying environmental risks and assets, talking about your aims and ideas for the property and helping to plan a path forward for a healthier farm and waterway. After the visit, landholders will be provided with a property assessment report. These assessments will provide non-binding educational information and general property management advice to help plan future activities.
Eligible landholders will be provided with an incentive $500 value towards on-ground activities for the mitigation and management of run-off and other locally specific threatening processes to waterway health. Further information regarding eligible activities will be provided to successful landholders.
NSW Landcare Program 2019-23
Richmond Landcare hosts a Local Landcare Coordinator, funded under the 2019-2023 NSW Landcare Program. Our Coordinator Hannah Rice-Hayes works 2 days per week on a flexible basis. You can contact her here.
The NSW Landcare Program is a state, regional and local investment in the partnership between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW, empowering people to take action on local problems and deliver outcomes across local and regional issues.
Richmond Landcare hosts a Local Landcare Coordinator, funded under the 2019-2023 NSW Landcare Program. Our Coordinator Hannah Rice-Hayes works 2 days per week on a flexible basis. You can contact her here.
The NSW Landcare Program is a state, regional and local investment in the partnership between Local Land Services and Landcare NSW, empowering people to take action on local problems and deliver outcomes across local and regional issues.
Land for Wildlife
Land for Wildlife is a voluntary property registration scheme for landholders who wish to manage areas of wildlife habitat on their property. Land for Wildlife encourages and assists landholders to include nature conservation along with other land management objectives.
Land for Wildlife is free to join and is not legally binding. Registration in the scheme will not change the legal status of a property.
Richmond Landcare manages the Land for Wildlife scheme in the Lismore and Ballina local government areas. It is a simple process - Land for Wildlife does not come with any covenants or binding agreements and is a sign of your commitment to provide and maintain at least half a hectare of your property for wildlife.
After an expression of interest is lodged one of our voluntary assessors will visit the property and take the application to the next stage. There are no costs involved. Richmond Landcare Inc is also able to send one of their team along to community group meetings to explain more about the program.
Land for Wildlife is a voluntary property registration scheme for landholders who wish to manage areas of wildlife habitat on their property. Land for Wildlife encourages and assists landholders to include nature conservation along with other land management objectives.
Land for Wildlife is free to join and is not legally binding. Registration in the scheme will not change the legal status of a property.
Richmond Landcare manages the Land for Wildlife scheme in the Lismore and Ballina local government areas. It is a simple process - Land for Wildlife does not come with any covenants or binding agreements and is a sign of your commitment to provide and maintain at least half a hectare of your property for wildlife.
After an expression of interest is lodged one of our voluntary assessors will visit the property and take the application to the next stage. There are no costs involved. Richmond Landcare Inc is also able to send one of their team along to community group meetings to explain more about the program.
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Contact RLI's Landcare Coordinator - Hannah Rice Hayes, for more information. Complete the following form with name and email address then click on 'Submit' to send a contact request to Hannah.
Schools Program
RLI manages a network of Junior Landcare member groups and schools across the Richmond Catchment. Over 50 pre-schools, primary schools and high schools in our area are working on environmental and sustainability projects with the support of our Schools Program.
RLI believes that investing in our young people and their teachers is a strategic priority for our network and undertakes a range of projects with our schools groups to educate and inspire the next generation of Landcarers.
If your school would like to find out how we can help you, please get in touch.
RLI manages a network of Junior Landcare member groups and schools across the Richmond Catchment. Over 50 pre-schools, primary schools and high schools in our area are working on environmental and sustainability projects with the support of our Schools Program.
RLI believes that investing in our young people and their teachers is a strategic priority for our network and undertakes a range of projects with our schools groups to educate and inspire the next generation of Landcarers.
If your school would like to find out how we can help you, please get in touch.
Past project examples
Local Landcare Coordinators Initiative
Richmond Landcare hosts a Local Landcare Coordinator, funded under the 2015-2019 Local Landcare Coordinators Initiative. Our Coordinator Hannah Rice-Hayes works 2 days per week on a flexible basis. You can contact her here.
The Local Landcare Coordinators Initiative (LLCI) is a $15 million, four year project to renew the government - community relationship and unlock the full potential of the thousands of volunteers in the Landcare Network.
Richmond Landcare hosts a Local Landcare Coordinator, funded under the 2015-2019 Local Landcare Coordinators Initiative. Our Coordinator Hannah Rice-Hayes works 2 days per week on a flexible basis. You can contact her here.
The Local Landcare Coordinators Initiative (LLCI) is a $15 million, four year project to renew the government - community relationship and unlock the full potential of the thousands of volunteers in the Landcare Network.
Working on Water in Whian Whian: 2017-18 North Coast Local Land Services Targeted Engagement Project
‘Healthy catchments and improved water quality in the upper Wilsons River catchment: Riparian and catchment restoration and soil conservation in Whian Whian’ delivered a comprehensive range of on-ground and community capacity building outcomes aimed at increasing riparian and catchment restoration, soil conservation and community engagement in the Whian Whian locality of NSW.
The project employed a combination of; on-ground vegetation restoration activities, soil conservation and erosion mitigation, water quality monitoring, and community capacity building activities to improve the health of the catchment and its people. The project piloted the construction of an artificial wetland on a Macadamia farm as a tool for mitigating soil loss and improving water quality exiting the farm.
This project was delivered in partnership with Whian Whian Landcare as part of the 2017/18 Targeted Engagement Project and was supported by North Coast Local Land Services through funding from the National Landcare Program.
Constructed Wetland Resources:
‘Healthy catchments and improved water quality in the upper Wilsons River catchment: Riparian and catchment restoration and soil conservation in Whian Whian’ delivered a comprehensive range of on-ground and community capacity building outcomes aimed at increasing riparian and catchment restoration, soil conservation and community engagement in the Whian Whian locality of NSW.
The project employed a combination of; on-ground vegetation restoration activities, soil conservation and erosion mitigation, water quality monitoring, and community capacity building activities to improve the health of the catchment and its people. The project piloted the construction of an artificial wetland on a Macadamia farm as a tool for mitigating soil loss and improving water quality exiting the farm.
This project was delivered in partnership with Whian Whian Landcare as part of the 2017/18 Targeted Engagement Project and was supported by North Coast Local Land Services through funding from the National Landcare Program.
Constructed Wetland Resources:
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RLI receives Community Environment Grant from the Australian Government's Caring for our Country
RLI and project partner, Dorroughby Educational Environment Centre, are recipients of a Community Environment Grant for an exciting project, 'Artificial hollows and habitat enhancement for Gliders, Frogs & Koalas' for schools.
The project is based on 'Taronga Zoo's 'Project Insitu' program, a highly successful community education program. 'Project Insitu' involves school children engaging their local community to take action in helping save a locally threatened species. Two high schools and eight primary schools will take part in the project.
RLI and project partner, Dorroughby Educational Environment Centre, are recipients of a Community Environment Grant for an exciting project, 'Artificial hollows and habitat enhancement for Gliders, Frogs & Koalas' for schools.
The project is based on 'Taronga Zoo's 'Project Insitu' program, a highly successful community education program. 'Project Insitu' involves school children engaging their local community to take action in helping save a locally threatened species. Two high schools and eight primary schools will take part in the project.
Each project is initiated by a visit from Taronga’s Zoomobile to make students aware of the plight of the chosen species( (Squirrel Glider & Great Barred Frog). Students are motivated to become part of the solution and challenged to create awareness and behaviour change in their local community.
Project activities include building & installing artificial hollows to provide Glider habitat, tree planting to provide future habitat for gliders and koalas and improvement of local waterways to encourage frog breeding.
Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre is a NSW Department of Education and Communities facility located 20 minutes NE of Lismore. Experienced teachers provide sustainability, cultural and environmental programs for students K-12 at the centre, within schools and at a variety of other sites e.g rainforests, wetlands, and coasts.
Project activities include building & installing artificial hollows to provide Glider habitat, tree planting to provide future habitat for gliders and koalas and improvement of local waterways to encourage frog breeding.
Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre is a NSW Department of Education and Communities facility located 20 minutes NE of Lismore. Experienced teachers provide sustainability, cultural and environmental programs for students K-12 at the centre, within schools and at a variety of other sites e.g rainforests, wetlands, and coasts.
Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre (DEEC) is a NSW Department of Education and Communities facility located 20 minutes NE of Lismore. Experienced teachers provide sustainability, cultural and environmental programs for students K-12 at the centre, within schools and at a variety of other sites e.g rainforests, wetlands, and coasts.
The centre also provides:
Pictured left: Christine Freeman, Principal DEEC, measuring how far a squirrel glider can fly.
The centre also provides:
- professional development for teachers in sustainability education
- video conferences for students and staff
- support for schools in implementing sustainability cross curriculum planning and management of resources (waste, energy, water, biodiversity)
Pictured left: Christine Freeman, Principal DEEC, measuring how far a squirrel glider can fly.
The Community Environment Grant for 'Artificial hollows and habitat enhancement for Gliders, Frogs & Koalas' is sponsored by Richmond Landcare Inc & Dorroughby Environmental Education Centre with funding provided by the Australian Government's Caring for our Country.
Richmond Landcare Biochar project
“Soil carbon sequestration and rehabilitation: Landholders develop, implement and assess biochar”
Richmond Landcare Incorporated in partnership with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Best Energies Australia received $297,000. over three years under the 2008/09 Landcare Sustainable Practices grant component of Caring for Our Country.
“This project, “Soil carbon sequestration and rehabilitation: Landholders develop, implement and assess biochar”, is a continuation of the successful project funded under the 200708 NLP Community Support round. The pilot phase of the project assessed carbon fractions in soils at ten sites on the north coast, and biochar trials were established on over 130 plots. The aim of this project is to demonstrate and encourage the uptake of biochar applications to improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and to mitigate climate change.
Biochar in Horticulture Prospects for the use of biochar in Australian horticulture - Published in 2012.
The Ballina Biochar and Waste to Energy Project Powers Ahead A Biochar and Waste-to-Energy project in Ballina that joins the dots between environmental and economic outcomes will receive $4.3 million from Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF). details
CNN news 'Can Biochar Save the Planet?'
Biochar news...'Char Grilled' on ABC Landline 24/5/2009 watch the video
Australia & New Zealand Biochar Organization
ABC Catalyst program on Agrichar (biochar) click here for info and video
Richmond Landcare Inc in partnership with NSW DPI receives Australian Government grant for carbon assessment project. Media release.
Biochar information can be accessed from the following sources:
Cornell University
International Biochar Initiative (IBI)
Richmond Landcare Incorporated in partnership with NSW Department of Primary Industries and Best Energies Australia received $297,000. over three years under the 2008/09 Landcare Sustainable Practices grant component of Caring for Our Country.
“This project, “Soil carbon sequestration and rehabilitation: Landholders develop, implement and assess biochar”, is a continuation of the successful project funded under the 200708 NLP Community Support round. The pilot phase of the project assessed carbon fractions in soils at ten sites on the north coast, and biochar trials were established on over 130 plots. The aim of this project is to demonstrate and encourage the uptake of biochar applications to improve the sustainability of agricultural systems and to mitigate climate change.
Biochar in Horticulture Prospects for the use of biochar in Australian horticulture - Published in 2012.
The Ballina Biochar and Waste to Energy Project Powers Ahead A Biochar and Waste-to-Energy project in Ballina that joins the dots between environmental and economic outcomes will receive $4.3 million from Round Two of the Regional Development Australia Fund (RDAF). details
CNN news 'Can Biochar Save the Planet?'
Biochar news...'Char Grilled' on ABC Landline 24/5/2009 watch the video
Australia & New Zealand Biochar Organization
ABC Catalyst program on Agrichar (biochar) click here for info and video
Richmond Landcare Inc in partnership with NSW DPI receives Australian Government grant for carbon assessment project. Media release.
Biochar information can be accessed from the following sources:
Cornell University
International Biochar Initiative (IBI)
Biochar Myths - PowerPoint (Van Zwieten and Walker)
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Biochar Basics - NSW DPI PrimeFacts
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Biochar Kyoto Presentation - PowerPoint (Van Zwieten and Kimber)
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