Three Rivers Landcare Biodiversity in Action
Project Overview
The Dunedoo Area Community Group, locally known as Three Rivers Landcare, is leading the Three Rivers Landcare Biodiversity in Action – Dunedoo Coolah Mendooran project to engage producers in the Dunedoo, Coolah, and Mendooran districts of central NSW to support soil health, pasture biodiversity, and drought resilience through trials, training, and on-ground assessment. It combines expert input with peer-led learning to drive adoption of practical biodiversity practices.
Project Goals
- Increase landholder capacity in improving pasture biodiversity and monitoring soil health and pastures
- Trial innovative practices to enhance productivity and resilience
- Support knowledge sharing and peer-led demonstration of best practices
- Strengthen community cohesion through collaborative learning.
Key Activities
- Soil & pasture biodiversity field day (Spring 2025)
- Co-funded soil sampling and site monitoring
- Trial implementation across three regional properties
- Soil test interpretation workshop with online presenter
- Annual field days looking at various methods to improve pasture biodiversity
- Development of case study and communication materials.
Project Updates
Project Milestones
Dunedoo Area Community Group Inc. (Three Rivers Landcare) successfully delivered its first project field day in October, followed by a workshop in February. The project has also established 49 pasture monitoring sites across 21 properties to support ongoing monitoring and evaluation activities.
Field Visits and Evidence Gathering
A total of 41 soil samples were collected across two sampling rounds, with a further four samples scheduled for collection in spring. In addition, 49 pasture monitoring sites have been established on participating properties and will be monitored twice each year to track changes over time and contribute to project outcomes.
Knowledge Sharing and Producer Engagement
The October field day provided an opportunity for landholders to engage with the project and its objectives. The February workshop featured several presenters, including David Hardwick, who assisted participants in interpreting their soil test results. Cibo Labs also presented on the use of the LandLens land condition assessment tool, highlighting its role as a monitoring tool within the project.
Moving Towards On-Ground Action
The project has progressed from initial engagement and baseline data collection into ongoing monitoring activities. Soil sampling and pasture monitoring are providing the information required to support future land management decisions, with regular monitoring scheduled to continue across participating properties.