Landcare Groups in Dungog and surrounds
Hunter Region Landcare Network (HRLN)
The purpose of the HRLN is to support the needs of the landcare community across the Hunter. HRLN is managed by a volunteer board and has local coordinators on staff to provide knowledge, education, funding, resources to groups and individuals on a broad range of conservation topics. This includes facilitating collaboration and sharing across broad networks, consulting First Nations people on traditional land management practices and forming partnerships with local Elders in the planning and delivery of projects. HRLN collaborates with Government and NGOs for best practice natural resource management (NRM) outcomes. HRLN is a voice for local Landcarers at the State level through the Landcare NSW/ Local Land Services Partnership, and at the National level through the National Landcare Network.
Dungog Common Landcare (DCL)
Group works enthusiastically to preserve the natural biodiversity of Dungog Common Reserve (across 277 hectares) by reducing soil erosion, managing weeds and revegetating where necessary. Landcare initiatives involve education and awareness raising activities that help to foster a deeper appreciation and understanding of the importance of local environmental conservation. DCL works together with Karuah Rangers to care for Country. Aboriginal people have cared for this land for over 40,000 years and by continuing this relationship, Karuah Rangers are caring for the land, preserving their cultural heritage and contributing to the sustainable management and conservation of this nature reserve.
The group hosts working bees on Tuesday and Thursday mornings (times vary by season) and Family Landcare 10-11.30am on the 4th Sunday of the month.
Contact Claire 0459 579 997 or visit https://dungogcommon.org/landcare
Sustaining the Williams Valley Inc (SWV) Landcare
Group has been wholeheartedly restoring Weeping Lilly Pilly rainforest vegetation along the Williams River at Frank Robinson Reserve in Dungog since 2017. SWV are making great progress at two sites on the southern bank of the Williams- Frank Robinson Park and Abbotts Flat through strategic revegetation and weed removal. Thanks to their work, you can now take a walk along the tree lined bank and down the now shady slope full of diverse indigenous rainforest plants to enjoy the beautiful river.
New volunteers are very welcome.
Various working bees are held, including Weedy Wednesdays at 4pm. Contact Sam 0447 833 120 or email: sustainingwilliamsvalley@gmail.com
Gresford District Landcare Group
Gresford District Landcare Group (GDL) avidly promotes and supports sustainable land management in the district through field days, events, and regular meetups. GDL is also working on two ongoing projects- the Gresford Arboretum and the Vacy Riverbank site. The Arboretum at Park St East Gresford was established by The Gresford District Community Group to showcase and preserve fast disappearing local dry rainforest species. These beautiful trees and shrubs are drought tolerant and provide a food source for local fauna. The original planting was done by local schoolchildren and a photographic record of this day is held in the History museum. Volunteers including the Landcare Group, continue to look after the plantings. Landcare members in the Vacy area are working to rehabilitate the riparian council reserve on the Paterson River where the Allyn and Paterson meet. This Council reserve was used as a stock crossing and a holding area in days past. The site was originally adopted by Paterson Landcare over 20 years ago as evidenced by the mature Eucalypts along the corridor that leads to the river. This is the ideal place to access the Paterson River and enjoy its beauty whilst learning about the native biodiversity.
Gresford Landcare is always welcoming new friends and members
During daylight savings- Regular Meetings on the second Monday of the month at 5.30 pm, various properties.
During non-daylight savings - The second Saturday of the month at 9.30 am, various locations.
Contact Julia 0419 127 404n or email juliawokes@hotmail.com