The South East Landcare Muster is an annual one-day event that unites Landcare groups and their communities from across the southeast of New South Wales. Each year, the Muster focuses on a unique theme tailored to the current needs and interests of the community. This gathering is a vibrant opportunity for participants to share stories, showcase projects and initiatives, discuss pressing issues, and forge meaningful connections. It’s a day dedicated to creating action and fostering collaboration. Explore some highlights from previous Musters below and see how we continue to make a difference together.
Over 70 people came together at the National Theatre in Braidwood, responding to an invitation to become connected and energised for our work together.
Participants started by reflecting on why Landcare is important to them at a personal level, and then they moved through a series of activities that fostered a sense of community and connection with our district, regional and State networks.
One highlight of the day was the ‘Drive around the South East’ in a big red car where we met coordinators and representatives from each district who spoke to a showcase project or activity.
Participants took a deep dive into topics of interest to those in the South East including details of the Landcare Enabling Program, Aboriginal community engagement, preparing at risk biodiversity areas for emergencies and climate smart agriculture amongst others.
Those who are deeply involved/integrated in Landcare work in the South East were invited to help build a directory of skills and people. Representatives from South East Landcare, Landcare NSW and Local Land Services presented information and answered questions in a panel session. As well as having questions asked of them, they had an opportunity to hear from landcarers by hosting a variety of small group discussions.
People left with a better understanding of the whole network a feeling of alignment and that were able to contribute to the regional planning process.
Funded by the Australian Government’s Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by South East Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.
Across the south-east of New South Wales, the people tasked with looking after the land shared how their projects are helping the environment and reconnecting their communities.
Dr Aunty Matilda House – Williams from the Ngambri Local Aboriginal Land Council kicked off the day with an engaging Welcome to Country, followed by an update from the Landcare NSW and Local Land Services program representatives. The breakout sessions featured twenty case-study presentations from enthusiastic Landcarers, government representatives and industry partners.
In his keynote presentation Dr David Lindenmayer discussed the concept of Natural Asset Farming. The insights in this talk were based on twenty-five years of detailed research and monitoring of natural asset farming in south-eastern Australia.
The highlights of the Muster are captured in this short video.
The Muster was an opportunity to celebrate the wonderful work of Landcarers across the region, the projects were presented as case studies in breakout sessions. There were four main themes underpinning the presentations.
Photos supplied – Richard Snashall, Alex James and Linda Cavenah. Video production by Richard Snashall.
Our networks reach from the paddocks to the playground, from the majestic bushland and waterways to the stunning coast. Our Landcarers are working to protect and preserve our important natural resources and beloved native species.
A short story about the Muster of South East Landcare groups in the South East, showcasing participatory learning and sharing stories.
