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Celebrating Landcare in the Northern Tablelands of NSW From the people out in the paddock to the passionate leaders on local committees, everyone plays a part in driving positive change.  Strong partnerships and collaboration have helped Landcare in the Northern Tablelands grow, support resil ... read more

Let's Talk Composting! Join the Growing Circle this Friday (3 July) at the Tenterfield TAFE Come along to our little gathering and enjoy morning tea while learning about the local Community Composting Initiative and discover how simple composting can help reduce waste and strengthen our community. ... read more

AGM Nominations Update Nominations for Executive Committee positions have now closed, with all Executive positions filled unopposed. Nominations have also been received for General Committee Member positions.           *** The following Executive Officer positions have b ... read more

An Indigenous-led Community Co-design approach to bushfire recovery impacting hundreds. The issue Tenterfield have recently been impacted by successive natural disasters at a devastating scale and frequency. This includes the bushfires in 2019/ 2020, swiftly followed by more of the same in October ... read more

The NSW Landcare Enabling Program has increased the capacity for development and delivery on numerous projects across the State. This support encompasses not just on-ground environmental and agricultural projects, it inspires through educational workshops and shared services, strengthening the ties ... read more

Just a quick update to let you know that our office will close for the Easter period from Thursday, 2 April at 4pm and reopen for business on Wednesday, 8 April at 9am.  We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our land carers an eggstra special Easter, that you travel safely and find ... read more

Some Wildlife Carers / Rescuers around the Granite Belt ... read more

Northern Tablelands Local Land Service (NT LLS) and Granite Borders Landcare Committee (GBLC) have been working towards delivering Mulloon Institute landscape rehydration and regeneration offerings to landholders, graziers/farmers in Tenterfield. This includes a Field Day workshop an ... read more

Helping primary producers prepare for extreme weather events. The issue Natural disasters have been increasing in intensity at higher frequency. Accordingly, Tenterfield has experienced successive severe weather events, including 5 years of drought followed by the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires ... read more

If you are volunteering with us, you will be required to complete this form. ... read more

Fire Ant biosecurity property management planning for risk reduction The issue Fire Ants (Solenopsis invicta) can quickly degrade the ecological, productive and lifestyle benefits of our landscape. Fire ants infest around 600,000 ha in South East Queensland, close to the NSW boarder, which poses a ... read more

Fire planning, action and community connection through fire plan sharing in Tenterfield Shire. The issue Tenterfield Shire has experienced two massive fire events in quick succession, with the 2019/2020 Black Summer bushfires; and those that encircled the town in 2023. The intensity of these fires ... read more

Fire Ants UPDATE: Fire ants infest around 600,000 ha in South East Queensland, close to the NSW boarder which poses an ongoing risk of new infestations in NSW. Most of NSW has been free of fire ants. A recent new infestation in South Murwillumbah is currently being treated, with the goal of era ... read more

GBLC Grievance Policy and Procedure sets out our framework in case of grievances. ... read more

It’s on again! Stanthorpe Eco Expo (SEE) brings together experts and masters of their craft in all things ecological, organic, grassroots and sustainable. Guest speakers include: Scott Hall (Syntropic Farming); Valerie Pearson (Green Living Australia) and Rob Young (Eco Insects). More detaile ... read more

Ground cover equals greater biodiversity and increased biology The issue Years of prolonged drought and recent bushfires had impacted heavily on large areas across New England, impacting our landholders, primary producers, lifestylers and conservationists. Recent rains have assisted in rebuildin ... read more

Granite Borders Landcare Committee partnered with Carbon8 to give a workshop for farmers and land-owners on farming carbon and offsetting carbon farming emissions. The workshop day at Liston Hall was well attended, with 30 participants. One common outcome from the workshops was that participants wo ... read more

Earlier this month Tenterfield TAFE hosted the Tenterfield Biggest Breakfast along with the Tenterfield Chamber of Tourism Industry and Business and Tenterfield Council. This year’s business breakfast was a very successful event with lots of information shared to local businesses from Service ... read more

This year's AGM is being held at the Tenterfield Golf Club, 288 Pelham Street, Tenterfield and registration will commence from 5:00pm.  All current Granite Borders Landcare members are encouraged to attend.   Nominations to join the Committee are being called and are open to all cur ... read more

On 27th April, we are hosting two, *free* Weed Identification Workshops; come along to one or to both! In the morning session we will examine samples brought from home and hear from; our local Council Weeds' Officer Chris Battersby, the NTLLS Regional Weeds' Coordinator Beth Brown and Professor of ... read more

Just a quick update to let you know that our office will close for the Easter break on Thursday, 6 April at 4pm and reopen for business on Tuesday, 11 April at 9am.  We would like to take this opportunity to wish all our land carers a safe, happy and joyful Easter! ... read more

Granite Borders Landcare produces regular newsletter. Each edition contains the latest information on natural resource management across the Tenterfield and Stanthorpe districts. Field days, workshops, funding opportunities, project updates and information on Landcare group activities are provided f ... read more

Members are invited to attend the first Granite Borders Landcare General Meeting for 2023 It will be held on Wednesday 22nd February at our headquarters, 45 Martin Street, Tenterfield and commence at 5pm. The meeting will be followed by a guest speaker and then a BBQ. For catering purposes, please ... read more

Bookings now being taken for the first of our 2023 Workshops The first of our 2023 events are now locked in. Please use the links to secure your free tickets.Sat, 21st January  Steinbrook Hall Dr Judi Earl presents: “A Grazing Management Workshop & explorative Pa ... read more

The staff and the Executive Committee of Granite Borders Landcare would like to wish all of our partners, members, friends and their extended families, the very happiest of Christmases and a joyful, safe New Year!Please be advised that our office will close on Thursday 22 December at 12:00pm and wil ... read more

Over 200 landholders, local residents and speakers gathered together to learn and connect at the recent Landcare Adventure The issue Tenterfield has felt isolated these last few years; suffering through drought, fire and flooding.  That, combined with the long-term closure of a border less th ... read more

On 20th & 21st May we hosted an incredible 2 day event - the New England and Northwest Landcare, 20th Anniversary Landcare Adventure. A massive shout out to our panel of experts and speakers; Dr Stephen Debus, Euan Belson, Rob McCormack, Dr Sarah Mika, Candice Larkin, Paul Revie, Dr John Hunt ... read more

Do you have an idea for a project or activity that might benefit the community or the environment?  If you have, then download and complete our Expression Of Interest form and return it to our office either in person, by mail or by email. Granite Borders Landcare Committee as a not-for-profit ... read more

Commencing 10:00am, 20th May at the Tenterfield Golf Club this 2-day event showcases Tenterfield and the resilience and recovery efforts across our State; particularly within our region.  We will hear from experts including leading ecologists and a host of special guests fro ... read more

ACF is Australia's national environment organisation. We are 700,000 people who speak out for the air we breathe, the water we drink, and the places and wildlife we love. We are proudly independent, non-partisan and funded by donations from our community. Australian Conservation Foundation ... read more

Landcarers from around the state will converge on the far north coast community of Tweed Heads in 2022 for the NSW Landcare and Local Land Services conference ‘Rethink, Renew, Recharge’. The 2022 NSW Landcare and Local Land Services Conference will take place from the 15-17 March a ... read more

The Australian Local Government Association is the national voice of local government, representing 537 councils across the country.  In structure, ALGA is a federation of state and territory local government associations. Australian Local Government Association ... read more

GLENRAC has a vision to provide solutions for a sustainable and productive landscape. Our mission is to initiate and coordinate action for landholders and the community to manage and maintain the natural resource base of the Glen Innes region for the improvement of both the social and productive en ... read more

Our Vision: Healthy, productive landscapes where people and nature thrive We are an environmental enterprise that thinks big to tackle the challenges facing Australia’s unique and diverse landscapes in ways that work for communities, economies and nature. Greening Australia ... read more

GWYMAC Inc. (Gwydir and Macintyre Resources Management Committee)  We are a non-profit, community-owned organisation, a free service to the community, run by a volunteer committee. Our Goals: To develop a healthy ecosystem that will sustain the future needs of our community. To educate land ... read more

Landcare NSW is the peak representative body for the community Landcare movement in NSW. The Landcare movement is a community-based approach to managing and protecting our natural resources – creating more productive and sustainable farms, conserving our environment, and building more cohesiv ... read more

Your gateway to Landcare resources and groups around New South Wales. NSW Landcare Gateway ... read more

Situated in northern NSW and bounding the Queensland border, Tenterfield Shire Council services an area of approximately 7,333 square kilometres, from Urbenville in the north to Torrington in the south and from Drake in the east to Mingoola in the west. Centred around the town of Tenterfield, the sh ... read more

Any community member is welcome to join Granite Borders Landcare Committee Inc. and now Membership costs just $10 per person or family/entity.  This is a “once only” payment and entitles you to a “lifetime” of membership with your local Landcare network. Member benefits ... read more

Local wildlife benefit from nesting boxes constructed and installed in Tenterfield's Bushfire effected habitats. The issue This project was developed to bring positive environmental outcomes to the local fauna that is particularly reliant on hollows for shelter and breeding. These hollows became ... read more

If you have 2 minutes to answer our Survey, we would greatly appreciate your feedback to assist us with delivering a service we can all be proud of. Survey can be printed out and dropped in to 45 Martin Street, Tenterfield or downloaded and emailed to us. ... read more

Granite Borders Landcare Committee Incorporated has been busy in 2019 setting goals and meeting them! Below is a visual outlining some of our bigger achievements for the year. ... read more

Granite Borders Landcare received $22,000 form phn Hunter New England and Central Coast to host 14 workshops over the next 12 months.   ... read more

Sundays from 9am - 12noon Tenterfield Community Gardens will be holding working bees in the gardens behind Tenterfield TAFE in High Street, Tenterfield. Everyone is welcome, please wear comfortable covered in shoes, sun safe clothing, sunscreen and a hat. Don't forget a bottle of water. ... read more

Mushroom Workshop presented by Mushroom Abundance Date: Sunday 13th May 2018 Time: 8:30am - 5:30pm Venue: Granite Borders Landcare Office, 45 Martine Street, Tenterfield Cost: $100, morning tea, lunch & afternoon tea provided RSVP: Monday 7th May 2018 to Landcare on 02 6736 3500 or landca ... read more

A regular market for all farmers’, growers, producers and artisans. Produce including fresh fruit and veggies, herbs, plants, eggs, flowers, honey, pasta, baking, preserves and much, much more. Date: 2nd, 3rd, 4th & 5th Saturday of each month Time: 8am - 12 noon Venue: New venue to be a ... read more

Are you looking to purchase some new natives to spruce up your garden this spring/summer? Look no further, GBLC has a range of gorgeous affordable natives available to order that are suitable for the climate of the Northern Tablelands. Supplied by Mole Station Nursery, these plants are available ... read more

During 2017 - 2018, New England North West Landcare is delivering a Community Grants Program funded by the NAtion Landcare Programme. Funding is available across the Northern Tablelands region* only. Grants are offered to give organisations, groups and individuals the financial capacity to suppor ... read more

Monday 4th September saw a group of approximately ten interested individuals brave the sometimes technical world of Global Positioning Systems (GPS) and their uses.  Neil Fordyce, Consulting Data Analyst Geographical Information Systems, Data Compilations, Validation, Analysis & Managemen ... read more

Friday 25th August 2017, say GBLC put on free refreshments and guest presenter to welcome its members along and thank them for being part of the organisation! The venue was the Wallangarra Railway Cafe, which provided both the Executive meeting (held earlier in the afternoon) and General meeting at ... read more

Granite Borders hosted an introductory workshop about Permaculture and Biological Fertilisers on Saturday 26th Aug 2017 at the Landcare office.  This workshop was facilitated by new local, Johnny Everson (Sandy Hills) and was well received by the 15 odd paraticipants on the day.  Johnny wa ... read more

Granite Borders Landcare Committee Incorporated Invites you to attend its next General Group Meeting Tuesday 28th March 2017 Landcare Office 45 Martin St, Tenterfield   5.30pm – 6.30pm (EADT) General Meeting   Topics of discussion including  Group Membership & In ... read more

MARCH 2017 Sat 4th - Lantana Information & Control Methods (Rivertree) click here Sun 5th - Rainforest Species Identification with Bill MacDonald (Drake) click here Wed 8th - POSTPONED Dung Beetle Benefits & Identification (Tenterfield) Wed 8th - The Gutman Returns - Don Chisholm "Bre ... read more

Transformed from a weed and rabbit infested, degraded landscape to an evolving native environment, Tenterfield Park is on its way to displaying a wide range of ecological communities indigenous to the Northern New England Region. This brochure gives a quick overview of the park, its history, and ho ... read more