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Parliamentary Friends of Landcare

2024 Parliamentary Friends of Landcare – Trees in the House

Hon. Tara Moriarty, Minister for Agriculture speaking at the Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Trees in the House event in November 2024
Dr Shannon Foster sharing a Welcome to Country at the Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Trees in the House event, November 2024
Landcare NSW Chair, Gareth Johnston presenting at the Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Trees in the House event, November 2024

In November, Landcare NSW proudly co-hosted the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Landcare ‘Trees in the House’ event in the beautiful Speakers Garden at NSW Parliament House, highlighting the dedication and achievements of Landcare members and volunteers across the state.

The NSW Parliamentary Friends of Landcare, a cross-party group of Members of Parliament, works to advocate for Landcare initiatives at the state, regional, and local levels. The event brought together long-standing and new supporters of Landcare, united in their commitment to building a more sustainable future.

The evening commenced with a heartfelt Welcome to Country by Dr Shannon Foster, followed by remarks from Steve Whan MP, Co-Chair of Parliamentary Friends of Landcare, Tara Moriarty MLC, Minister for Agriculture, and Gareth Johnston, Chair of Landcare NSW. Each speaker noted the essential role of Landcare in promoting biodiversity, adapting to climate change, and enhancing natural capital.

2024 Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Trees in the House event. Hon. Tara Moriarty speaking with Steve Whan MP

Highlights:

A highlight of the night was the showcase of innovative Landcare projects, presented during a panel facilitated by Peter Dixon of Landcare NSW:

Dr Oliver Knox introduced his ‘Soil Ya Undies’ program, which uses buried underwear to evaluate soil health.

Vanessa Anderson from Western Landcare NSW shared how this concept was adapted to engage primary school students in Far Western NSW on the importance of soil health. Read More 

Ryan Lungu from OzFish Unlimited outlined collaborative efforts with Landcare on more than 80 projects to rehabilitate waterways and support fish populations. Read More 

Aboriginal Landcare Officer Michael Kennedy from North Coast Regional Landcare Network detailed initiatives to educate Gumbaynggirr children about koala conservation in the South Grafton area. Read More 

Sophie Blair of Greater Sydney Landcare presented ‘WildVenture – Landcare for Young Adults,’ addressing youth eco-anxiety, loneliness, and fostering connection to nature. Read More

Granite Borders Landcare Inc. was also showcased with their fire ant awareness workshop, which focuses on prevention and eradication. Read More

 

The event reflected the breadth and depth of Landcare’s impact, from soil science to habitat restoration, and youth engagement to species conservation.

Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Trees in the House Panel Speakers - Ryan Lungu, Ozfish; Dr Oliver Knox and Vanessa Anderson, Soil ya Undies; Sofie Blair, WildVenture; Michael Kennedy, Gumbaynggirr Youth; and Peter Dixon, LNSW, November 2024

A sincere thank you to the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Landcare Co-Chairs Steve Whan MP, Michael Kemp MP, and Roy Butler MP, as well as everyone who contributed to the success of the evening.

Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Trees in the House event: Melissa Higgins, Landcare Australia; Steve Whan MP; Costa Gerogiardis, Gardening Australia
Melissa Higgins, Landcare Australia; Steve Whan MP; Costa Gerogiardis, Gardening Australia at Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Trees in the House event in November 2024
Michael Kemp MP with Larry Langman and Jodie Lovell (LNSW) at Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Trees in the House event in November 2024
Roy Butler MP and Vanessa Anderson at Parliamentary Friends of Landcare - Trees in the House event in November 2024

A PRACTICAL GUIDE TO PLANTING TUBESTOCK PADDOCK TREES

A VITAL RESOURCE FOR CENTRAL NSW FARMERS RECOGNISED BY HELEN DALTON MP

 

The recently published book, A Practical Guide to Planting Tubestock Paddock Trees, authored by John Baker, from Hovells Creek Landcare has been hailed as an invaluable resource for landholders and farmers in central NSW.

This comprehensive guide provides detailed insights into the essential practices and considerations for successful tubestock paddock tree planting, helping to prevent the costly failures that often arise from lack of planning. 

Drawing on extensive practical field trials and years of planting experience, John Baker covers important topics such as selecting appropriate species, determining the best planting locations within the landscape, optimal planting times, and choosing high-quality tubestock that is more likely to survive and thrive in varying conditions. 

During National Landcare Week in August 2024, Helen Dalton MP, Member for Murray, recognised the significance of this guide in a special presentation of the book to her at NSW Parliament House.

The presentation was made by Landcare NSW CEO, Turlough Guerin, highlighting the collaborative efforts in promoting sustainable farming practices across NSW. This recognition also exemplifies the advocacy work that Landcare NSW does for local groups, ensuring their valuable contributions are acknowledged and supported at all levels. 

This guide is a must-read for anyone involved in planting paddock trees on farms or properties. It offers practical advice and strategies to ensure successful plantings, contributing to the enhancement of biodiversity and the sustainability of agricultural landscapes in central NSW. 

For more information and to access the guide, visit the Hovells Creek Landcare website here.