Connecting young people with nature: Benefits for biodiversity, mental health and social connection

Background  Time in nature can provide many benefits to young people and can positively influence their mental health. However it has been found that adolescents typically spend far less time in nature than either younger children or adults.  In parallel, emerging research has noted the conflicting impacts from the benefits of connecting with nature and…

Landcare-led Resilience Project

Are you interested in doing revegetation in 2023/2024? We are seeking expressions of interest to establish approximately 16 revegetation sites over the next two years. These sites will contribute to the demonstration of techniques that make revegetation more resilient to climate, and contribute to farm business resilience. For example, we will explore varying site preparation…

NSW Landcare Program

2019 – 2023 Funded by the NSW Government through Landcare NSW and NSW Local Land Services This program is a $22.4 million investment co-delivered by Landcare NSW and NSW Local Land Services to unlock the potential of the extensive volunteer network and Landcare movement across NSW. It builds on the Local Landcare Coordinator Initiative, a number…