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Private Land Conservation Matters

Ever wondered what happens to all those feedback surveys?

If you’ve attended one of the 107 Private Land Conservation Matters events in the past 18 months, you’ve likely filled out a feedback survey. Thanks to the 725 participants who shared their thoughts, we’ve gained valuable insights.

About 75% of attendees identified as “other landholder broader community including Landcare,” with 13% being BCT agreement holders. The rest were staff and presenters. Surveys showed an average 20-point increase in knowledge on a 1 to 100 scale. Some topics, like habitat augmentation, jumped from 14/100 to 49/100, highlighting areas for future focus.

Participants were overwhelmingly satisfied with relevant content, expert presenters, and that there was plenty of time for questions and socializing. However, many felt less confident in implementing what they learned or accessing resources. This feedback will shape follow-up events to better support landholders in applying their skills.

Attendees also provided ideas for future topics, ensuring the next round of events meets their needs. Many expressed gratitude for the inspiring efforts of event staff.

Here’s what some people said:

At the Paddock to Plate event in Batlow: “The knowledge of the presenters and the inspirational property” were highlights.

The Habitat Augmentation workshop in Bendemeer was praised for its “practical nature, excellent presenter, and linkage with science.”

The Cats Claw Creeper event in Tiri was valued for “connecting with local, like-minded people and learning.”

Field walks, informal settings, practical information, and good food were consistently praised. These are hallmarks of Landcare events.

PLCM Word Cloud from Feedback Surveys - 'what did you like?'

We are indeed fortunate to have a relationship with the Biodiversity Conservation Trust, which recognizes Landcare’s unique role in connecting communities and fostering biodiversity champions who support each other and the ecosystems we all depend on.

If you’ve attended an event under the Private Land Conservation Matters program and didn’t have the chance to provide some feedback we’d love to hear from you via this survey.

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PLCM Acknowledgement

Bush for Biodiversity event held in Glen Innes a success

Northern Tablelands Landcarers interested in ecological diversity and biodiversity came together last week when the Bush for Biodiversity event was held in Glen Innes.

With over 30 members attending from local networks across the Northern Tablelands, Landcare Coordinator with Gwydir and Macintyre Resources Management Committee (GWYMAC), Lee Thompson said the event’s topics ranged from plant identification to survey plotting and was an opportunity for community members to come together to learn more about the Partnering In Private Land Conservation Program, Landcare and the Biodiversity Conservation Trust (BCT).

Lee said: “We’ve had some great feedback with all looking to further engage in our program and learn more about biodiversity, Landcare and the BCT.

“Despite the weather posing some challenges on the day, everyone enjoyed the opportunity to come together for the benefit of the environment and our landholders,” said Lee.

Landcare NSW Partnering in Private Land Conservation Project Manager, Samantha Stratton said it was a fantastic day and she enjoyed the opportunity to hear first hand about the importance of biodiversity and community investment in conservation efforts.

“It was so interesting to hear about the actions that are being taken, and can be taken, to work to support biodiversity and conservation actions in the Northern Tablelands.

“The presenters and participants shared their wealth of experience, and the event was a great opportunity to further strengthen the ties between regional BCT staff and Landcarers.

“Community collaboration is a guiding principle of this program, and it was great to see the event engaging and educating the community about private land conservation efforts locally and across the state,” said Samantha.

“The Bush for Biodiversity in Glen Innes is just one of over ninety community events occurring across the state as part of the Partnering in Private Land Conservation Project across all regions.

“Regional Landcare Networks have been funded to develop networking, education and communication activities with private landholders across the state. These projects will build understanding of private land conservation and increase opportunities for regional Landcare and BCT staff and volunteers to meet and share their knowledge and skills with landholders,” said Samantha.

Private landholders will be provided with opportunities to network, participate in education and training activities and share their stories of conservation on their own land.

Click here for more information on the Partnering in Private Land Conservation project.

Landcare NSW is working in partnership with the NSW Biodiversity Conservation Trust to raise awareness of biodiversity conservation and support private landholders in their conservation efforts across the state.

Media Enquiries, contact:

Jodie Lovell – Landcare NSW 0439 316 151

Lee Thompson – Gwymac Landcare (02) 6721 1241

Alice McGrath – Biodiversity Conservation Trust (02) 6229 7087