Landcare
Landcare is a unique Australian partnership between the community, government and business, working together to manage, protect and repair our environment.
More than 5,500 volunteer community Landcare groups around Australia are tackling land degradation and other important environmental issues, including:
- poor water quality
- salinity and erosion
- loss of biodiversity
- poor soil health
- impacts from climate change
- impacts from invasive species
- coastal degradation
- marine debris issues
- loss of Australian wildlife.
Landcare activities
Eurobodalla Landcare is a network of 26 active Landcare groups within the Eurobodalla Shire. These groups consist of about 300 volunteers involved in different activities from South Durras to Narooma, including:
- weed control
- fencing
- erosion control
- encouraging mammal conservation through the use of nesting boxes
- feral animal control
- rubbish collection
- planting native vegetation
- protecting local native birds by eliminating Indian Mynas.
Through Landcare, our community learns about natural resources while taking part in a wide range of activities that include on-ground works, research, monitoring, planning, education, and community awareness.
Eurobodalla Landcare groups develop and implement local solutions to local problems.
Making a difference
Eurobodalla Landcare is making a difference to our local environment. The South Durras Landcare group was recognised for its valuable contribution at the NSW Coastal Management Awards in 2018.
The group won the community involvement award for its continued contribution to the environment and exceptional service to the local community, and the coastline they have protected over the past three decades.
The group also helped to build and maintain infrastructure, such as the:
- South Durras whale watching platform
- Cookies Beach viewing platform
- Durras Headland recreational fishing access stairway and viewing platform
- South Durras shared walkway and footpath.
All of this infrastructure contributes to the public amenity, tourist attraction and environmental protection of this beautiful area.
Get involved
Volunteering for Landcare is easy, fun and a great way to give back to your community and the environment.
The benefits of joining a Landcare group include:
- repair and protect the land for future generations
- get active
- you can make a difference
- learn about your local birds, plants and wildlife
- it's fun and rewarding
- entertain the kids and teach them the wonders of nature
- learn about the cultural significance of plants and animals
- positively affects mental health
- connect with new friends and get to know your neighbours.
Volunteers carry out training to improve their skills in a range of natural resource management practices. They also actively participate in promotion and education events with the wider community.
Find a volunteer group near you
If you're interested in becoming a volunteer, you can search for your nearest Landcare group:
More information
- Subscribe to the Eurobodalla Landcare Newsletter
- Eurobodalla Landcare Newsletter archive
- Visit Landcare Australia
We can help you
If you would like to get involved, or find out more information about Eurobodalla Landcare groups, contact Eurobodalla's Local Landcare Coordinator, Emma Patyus, on:
- T: 02 4474 7300
- E: Emma Patyus