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Rehydrating and Restoring the Landscape:Mulloon Institute, Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and Granite Borders Landcare walk into a bar… The ISSUE  Like many regional communities, Granite Borders region has been impacted by a barrage of unnatural land management practices. This ... read more

Check out our series of short videos on Regenerative Agriculture - funded by the Regional NSW Bushfire Local Economic Recovery Fund; as well as the Foundation for Rural and Regional Renewal (FRRR). Jake Smith, GBLC Committee Member   David Hardwick from Soil Land Food   Rod Dowe, ... 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

A capacity and resource building partnership The issue Historical over clearing, over grazing and over-application of superphosphate fertilisers across the Northern Tablelands has led not only to critical reductions in natural biodiversity but also irreversible consequences, as seen with New Engla ... 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

This poster was presented at the NSW Parliamentary Friends of Landcare in 2024. It is based on a workshop funded by the People Led Prevention Project, Landcare NSW and the NSW Reconstruction Authority, to raise awareness of Fire Ant threats, Biosecurity measures, identification and property planning ... 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

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

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

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

Welcome to Mingoola, a pastoral border region situated on the western slopes at the base of the Great Dividing Range, halfway between Tenterfield, NSW and Texas, QLD. This handy pocket-sized, brochure, authored by Janet White with graphic design by Kerry Hardy (BlackSheep Studio) and many of the ph ... 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

This Soil pH Test Kit is an Australian made - CSIRO developed product that effectively measures the pH of your soil. Soil analysis is very important as pH controls the availability of nutrients to plants. Therefore, testing the pH of your soil is essential to the wellbeing of your plants. Why risk ... read more

NSW Land Registry Services operates the NSW land titles registry for the State Government and the people of New South Wales. The land titles registry underpins the state’s secure, efficient and guaranteed system of land ownership. We create and maintain land titles information and sell land i ... read more

Enhancing Australia’s agriculture, environment, heritage and water resources through regulation and partnership. We protect Australia’s natural resources and help develop strong agricultural industries. We work with others to ensure our land, water and heritage are well-managed, protect ... 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

If you would like to conserve your property's special features, but don't want to sign a legal agreement, you can join the Land for Wildlife Scheme. Significant natural and cultural features of the environment exist across the whole landscape. Joining Land for Wildlife is one way you can help conse ... read more

Mole Station Native Nursery -  Situated west of Tenterfield on the northern tablelands of New South Wales, Mole Station Native Nursery specialises in the production of frost hardy native shrubs and farm trees. The nursery is set on Mole Station, a 2915 hectare sheep and cattle property . Th ... read more

The Northern Tablelands Local Land Services region is bounded by Tenterfield in the north and Walcha in the south. The region extends between Warialda and Delungra in the west and reaches to the escarpment of the Great Dividing Range in the east. Northern Tablelands Local Land Services  ... 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

UNE was formed in 1938 as the New England University College, a College of the University of Sydney. The University became fully independent in 1954 and pioneered teaching to external students by correspondence. Our focus is on your future, providing you with a personal and flexible approach to lea ... read more

Feral cats live, hunt and reproduce in the wild.  They are the same species as domestic cats but differ in how and where they live rather than any true biological differences.  Feral cats have the body shape, acute senses and fine coordination perfectly suited for stalking and capturing pr ... read more

Indian Mynas were introduced into Australia in the 1860's in an attempt to control insects in Melbourne market gardens.  Originally widespread in South Asia, they have now become established over most of Eastern Australia and are spreading, with recent sightings in Darwin, Perth and Adelaide. ... read more

It takes less than one rabbit per hectare to prevent the successful regeneration of many of our common native trees and shrubs.  This means that many rabbit-infested patches of remnant native vegetation can't sustain themselves naturally and are therefore in slow decline - but unfortunately thi ... read more

It takes less than one rabbit per hectare to prevent the successful regeneration of many of our common native trees and shrubs.  This means that many rabbit-infested patches of remnant native vegetation can't sustain themselves naturally and are therefore in slow decline - but unfortunately thi ... read more

Soil & water are the two most important assets on any farm.  They are the basis of good crop production.  More and more growers are realising that a biological or organic approach is needed in managing these natural assets.  This is because soil carbon, minerals, water and soil bi ... read more

For most farms in Australia, agricultural chemicals are essential to ensure productive crops and a profitable business.  These chemicals include fertilisers, herbicides, pesticides and fungicides.  However long term use of some of these conventional inputs can lead to problems on your farm ... read more

Plant protection is all about managing your whole farm in such a way that the likelihood of pest and disease occurrence is reduced. Pest damage has impacts on yields and inputs, both time and money.  Increasing chemical resistance, rising costs, growing concerns in the market place over residu ... read more

A key feature of Biological Farming principles is the underlying view of the soil as a living system, which the farmer in harmony with nature, should seek to develop.  We all know that the information is out there, but finding it is not always easy.  Hopefully, this fact sheet will help yo ... 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

Trees can be put to many uses on the farm. For example they can be used for:  protection for pastures, crops and stock,  erosion control,  woodlots for timber and firewood,  forage for stock,  pollen and nectar sources for bees, and habitat for birds and animals whic ... read more

Growing plants on the Granite Belt can be difficult due to prolonged winter frosts, drying summer sun and drought. Despite this, the Granite Belt is noted for it attractive bush and wildflowers. With patience, understanding and time, it is possible to grow native plants successfully in your garden a ... read more

Many native plant species can be grown from seed with little or no effort. Always ensure seeds collected are fresh, mature, insect free and disease free. Ensure the fruiting body has dried fully, and the seeds have been completely released from it. This guide gives an overview of germinating seed, ... read more

This two page table is intended to give you some idea of the Granite or Traprock habitats in which our local native plants like to grow. It should be viewed as a guide only. Free to download: ... read more

Production of a short film and fact sheet on native seed collection and propagation by seed, grafting and cuttings. The issue Granite Borders Landcare often has people asking for information on native trees and shrubs and what is the best methods to grow them. Native trees and shrubs ... read more

Sarah Caldwell, from Mole River Native Nursery, shows us how to propagate Australian Native Plants from seeds, cuttings and grafting. This project is jointly funded through Northern Tablelands Local Land Services and the Australian Government’s National Landcare Program. ... read more

The beautiful and diverse Shire of Tenterfield is a haven for birdlife with more than 230 species of native birds having been recorded.  The Shire straddles the Great Dividing Range with elevations ranging from 115m on the Clarence River to 1491m atop Big Mount Spirabo, creating many different ... read more

The arresting golds and yellows of wattle blooms bring pleasure over winter and spring on the Granite Belt.  Here, wattles are plentiful and diverse.  The region is part of what is known as the MacPherson-Macleay overlap, one of three primary centres of wattle species richness in Australia ... read more

This is the first of a series of companion books to the comprehensive Flora of the Granite Belt published by the Stanthorpe Rare Wildflower Consortium in 2018. Published in 2020, this book of 221 pages describes 33 Eucalypts, two Angophora and one Corymbia found in the region.  Full of colour ... read more

BUSHFIRE-AFFECTED farmers and landholders across the region will now have access to their share of more than $209 million to help cover the cost of rebuilding boundary fences, after Deputy Premier John Barilaro and Agriculture ... read more

The Indian Myna bird is a highly successful coloniser and was first introduced to Australia in 1862 to Melbourne as a means of controlling garden insect pests. Since that time the population has spread to be the pre dominant bird in major cities on the east coast and spreading west into rural areas. ... read more

This double, trifold brochure is the ideal 'carry-with-you' companion to "Saving the REGENT HONEYEATER - A Conservation and Management Guide". I has a brief Introduction to the Regent Honeyeater along with Habitat, Population Decline, Common Misidentifications, How to find a REGENT, Colour Banding, ... read more

Wild deer are priority pests across NSW because of their significant impact on landholders and the environment. Six introduced deer species have established populations in NSW with expanding ranges. There are no restrictions for you as a landholder to control deer on your property. This Fact Shee ... read more

The Regent Honeyeater is a striking black and yellow bird endemic to mainland south-eastern Australia.  Its scientific name – Anthochaera Phrygia – means ‘embroidered flower-fancier’, and its beautifully patterned plumage certainly lives up to this name. This A4 size, 3 ... read more

The first Europeans to traverse the Granite Belt area included explorer Allan Cunningham and his party. Cunningham was not only an explorer, but also a noted botanist. His diary entry  written in the area between Mt Norman and Bald Rock records: “With large detached masses of granite, o ... 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

Information Session with Dr Mahri Koch Dung Beetles Time: 9:30am - 12:30pm Venue: Granite Borders Landcare office, 45 Martin Street, Tenterfield Cost: FREE! Morning Tea on Arrival Topics Covered: What Is A Dung Beetle & Where Can They Be Found? How To Tell If You Have ... read more

Woodland habitats are rich areas supporting a diverse set of bird species with over 33% of Australia’s land bird species associated with these areas.  The high profile Swift Parrot and Regent Honeyeater are just two of these species that depend on woodland areas. This 68 page, pocket siz ... read more

Wildflowers of the Granite Belt, is a photographic guide to some of the diverse wildflower species you may encounter in the Granite Belt region.  This 3rd Edition, published by the Rare Wildflower Consortium, Stanthorpe, it is a 48 page booklet with over 320 colour photographs covering a divers ... read more

Common or Indian mynas are native to India and southern Asia. They are popular birds in their source countries as crop pest control agents and as symbols of undying love associated with their habit of pairing for life. Common mynas are now widespread throughout eastern Australia from western Victor ... read more

African lovegrass (Eragrostis curvula) has been in Australia for more than 100 years. Many different types were introduced from Africa, where it was considered to be a useful pasture species with good soil conservation characteristics. Its impact as a major weed has increased dramatically in the pas ... read more

Australia has its own unique, native dung beetle fauna ideally adapted to feeding on the dry fibrous pellets of marsupials found in forest and woodland habitats.  Few native species have any impact on the dispersal of cattle dung in paddocks.  Unburied, this cattle dung fouls pastures, loc ... read more

This 320 page publication prepared by Mark Leech is intended for general use to assist public knowledge and discussion and to help improve the development of sustainable regions. The Australian honeybee industry provides essential benefits to the agricultural and horticultural sector through manage ... read more

It is common for wild dogs to be present in an area but go unnoticed or unrecognised.  No matter what colour a free-roaming dog is, if it is not your dog it should be considered a wild dog.  There are several indicators that suggest that wild dogs might be present in an area.  Read th ... read more

The cane toad is native to Central and South America and is a member of the ‘true toads’ (family Bufonidae)1. Cane toads have dry, yellow-brown, warty skin and large distinctive lumps (known as parotoid glands) behind the head. Cane toads naturally generate potent toxins (bufodienolides) ... read more

Feral pigs in Australia descend from domestic swine, but look more similar to Eurasia’s wild boar than their domestic counterparts. They tend to have sparse, coarse hair on lean and muscular frames, well-developed necks and shoulders that taper to short hindquarters. Colouration is predominant ... read more

Feral cats live, hunt and reproduce in the wild.  They are the same species as domestic cats but differ in how and where they live rather than any true biological differences.  Feral cats have the body shape, acute senses and fine coordination perfectly suited for stalking and capturing pr ... read more

Although 3 colour morphs (red, silver or black and cross) are generally recognised worldwide, the red morph is most common in Australia.  In general, throat and abdomen are white, lower legs and ears are black and a bushy tail is tipped in white.  This animal exhibits a wide geographic and ... read more

Prepared by Mole Station Native Nursery, A Guide to the Propagation of Native Plants gives a short introduction to the subject, covering Propagation by Seed, Propagation by Cutting, and Propagation by Grafting, as well as tips on Seed Collection. Available from our office. Free to download: ... read more

If you are new to, or contemplating, a rural lifestyle on the NSW Northern Tablelands and maybe thinking of keeping a few farm animals, then this Resource Kit will have something of interest for you.  It covers topics such as Buying rural land, Natural resources, Land uses, Pests and weeds, and ... read more

Wildflowers of the Granite Belt, is a photographic guide to some of the diverse wildflower species you may encounter in the Granite Belt region.  Published by the Rare Wildflower Consortium, Stanthorpe, it is a 20 page booklet with over 180 colour photographs covering a diverse range of plant f ... read more

South-eastern Australia's climate and vast areas of forest and grasslands make it one of the most bushfire-prone regions on the earth.  The rapid increase in population of NSW over the last two centuries has changed the landscape for fire.  Deliberately or accidentally, people start many m ... read more

Land Water & Wool was a national research and development program providing woolgrowers with practical tools to help manage natural resources sustainably and profitably. The $40 million five-year program, a partnership between Australian Wool Innovation and Land & Water Australia, researched ... read more

When Europeans created open pastures and introduced cattle, sheep and horses into Australia, they produced a new environment which few native dung insects were able to use.  In particular the soft, moist dung pads of cattle were quite different to the fibrous, pellet-like droppings of native ma ... read more