Southern New England Landcare is a not-for-profit community network based in the Armidale region of northern New South Wales, Australia. See a map of our area here .

Our VISION is for a vibrant, socially and economically healthy community existing in a healthy, productive and biodiverse environment. Our MISSION is to foster community participation in sustainable natural resource management. 

Become a member of our organisation using the form provided. Please follow the menu links to obtain more information about our organization, upcoming events, past and present projects, how to access funding assistance, our Landcare groups and their activities and how to contact our staff.

We are currently setting up a discussion forum , which is available through the top menu.

We hope you find our site informative!

Industry and Investment NSW (formerly NSW DPI) hope to start a Prograze course in the Woolbrook - Bendemeer area in March this year. Any interested participants, and for further information, please call Clare Edwards on 6738 8500.

An opportunity exists for all community groups and clubs to get the inside information on how to write grant applications to their best advantage. The window of opportunity to apply for grants is often very short and if you have your plan ready you can best take advantage of the availability of funds for all kinds of projects both community or natural resource management orientated. Namoi CMA are hosting three workshops to assist community groups with writing grants. Download the flier here .

An Environmental Trust Urban Sustainability Project across Guyra, Armidale Dumaresq, Uralla and Walcha Councils.

Why not take a look at what Southern New England Landcare and its community groups and members achieved in 2008/2009 financial year? It’s all been compiled into a colourful 20 page summary including pictures. Congratulations to all involved! Download here (2MB). You can also download the audited financial statements here .

Three NEW FACT SHEETS to aid with your fight against foxes are now available here:

Recent Research

Fox Biology

Fox Management

Keen to see what we’ve been up to? Want to watch a 2 ½ minute ‘PlaceStories’ summary with pictures, narration and background music? Click on the following link… http://landcarensw.placestories.com. If you or your group would like to make a PlaceStories so you can show off your great work, download the software from the same site and have a play with it. If enough interest in our region, we can potentially organize a local training session!