Stories and news from the landcare community
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.