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Stories and News from the Landcare Community |
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From climate-smart farming and drought resilience projects to AI-powered weed detection and protecting shorebirds at internationally significant wetlands, this edition of Landcare in Focus highlights the incredible diversity, innovation and real-world impact of Australia’s landcare movement.
In his Message from the Chair, Peter Garrett AM reflects on the power of the landcare movement to bring together communities, primary producers and First Nations peoples in shared action for healthier country.
Our feature story Meet the Next Generation of Landcare Leaders shines a spotlight on inspiring young changemakers who are reimagining environmental stewardship through creative, community-driven action. From art-inspired revegetation and urban bush regeneration, to local restoration projects bringing wildlife back to creeks and suburbs, young landcare volunteers are working alongside landcare groups.
You’ll also find stories about working landscapes supporting threatened species, the growing role of AI-driven weed detection, and reflections on why people volunteer, highlighting the connection, wellbeing and purpose that comes from getting involved through hands-on landcare. |
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Highlights from this edition |
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A Message from Peter Garrett AM |
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Peter Garrett AM reflects on Landcare as a powerful force connecting communities, primary producers and First Nations people in practical action for healthier landscapes.
He shares his personal connection to its origins, thanks outgoing chair Doug Humann, and celebrates the people strengthening Australia’s environment and communities. |
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Meet the Next Generation of Landcarer Leaders
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A new generation of landcare leaders is reimagining environmental stewardship. Through creative, community driven projects from urban restoration to art inspired revegetation, they are restoring landscapes, connecting people and building a more sustainable future, shaping landcare’s next chapter.
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Caring for Platypus and Creek – Whitewater Creek Landcare |
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A single platypus rescue sparked the creation of a passionate new landcare group dedicated to restoring Whitewater Creek and protecting local wildlife. Discover how one community is turning concern into action for platypus, waterways and biodiversity. |
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Why I Volunteer (and 5 Reasons you Should Too) |
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Volunteering in conservation is more than giving time, it’s a way to reconnect with nature, community and purpose. From restoring ecosystems to finding joy in wildlife encounters, this article shares five reasons to get involved and discover how volunteering can transform both landscapes and everyday life. |
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Eyes in the Sky: Using AI Drones for Weed Detection and Prevention
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Landcare Australia is proud to be selected in the CRDC Innovation Call for project ‘Eyes in the Sky: Using AI drones for weed detection and prevention’ – using an advanced AI platform (WeedRemeed™) to detect hard-to-spot weeds before they spread through cotton-growing regions. Find out more about WildSeek and the CRDC Innovation Call. |
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How Working Landscapes Can Support Threatened Species |
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Can productive landscapes become safe havens for threatened species? Forever Wild shows how grazing country, fire-managed savannas and working lands across Australia can deliver real conservation outcomes through practical partnerships and landscape scale action reshaping biodiversity conservation. |
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