Vice-President of Murrumbateman Landcare Group:
Sue McIntyre
Celebrating a Champion of Ecological Conservation
The Yass Area Network of Landcare Groups (YAN) is proud to announce Sue McIntyre as the recipient of the 2025 John Betts Landcare Award, recognising her exceptional dedication to environmental stewardship and grassland conservation.
As a distinguished ecologist and Vice-President of the Murrumbateman Landcare Group, Sue has been a transformative force in the Yass Valley’s conservation efforts.
Since 2018, Sue has been instrumental in the Climate Ready Revegetation (CRR) project. Her advocacy for increasing genetic diversity in grassland species and her ability to translate complex scientific principles into practical conservation strategies have been pivotal to the project’s success.
Sue and her husband Jon Lewis have turned their property, Gang Gang, into a remarkable example of ecological restoration. Through controlled burning, strategic grazing exclusions, and meticulous weed control, they’ve transformed the landscape to closely resemble it’s pre-settlement state. The property is now permanently protected under a NSW Biological Conservation Trust covenant.
Sue’s generosity in sharing knowledge extends beyond her professional work:
- Hosting field days and weeding masterclasses
- Providing plant identification assistance
- Writing natural history columns in the Gundaroo Gazette
- Presenting at public forums and Landcare events
Sue exemplifies the spirit of Landcare: scientific rigor, community engagement, and a deep commitment to preserving our natural environments. Her work continues to inspire current and future generations of conservation advocates.
A huge congratulations and thank you to Sue from everyone at Landcare NSW.
Read more about Sue McIntyre and her incredible contributions here.
Thank you to Sarah McGrath, YAN Local Coordinator, for bringing this wonderful news to our attention.
About the JCH Betts Memorial Landcare Award
The JCH Betts Landcare Award commemorates the memory of John Betts, a foundation member of YAN, who made a major contribution over many years to Landcare in the Yass region. The award is made to a person who has made an outstanding and long-term contribution to Landcare. The winner is chosen by the YAN committee.