Since our inception in 2003, Brunswick Valley Landcare (BVL) has grown into a cornerstone of community-driven conservation and education in the Byron Shire. With a membership base of over 250 individuals and a reach extending to 1,100 people through our informative monthly newsletters, we are an enduring grass roots organisation delivering real environmental change.
We at BVL are dedicated to enhancing the environmental quality and sustainability of our region. Our work spans diverse ecosystems; sub-tropical rainforests, sclerophyll forests, coastal heathlands, beaches, dunes, and pristine waters. We are committed to promoting productive farmlands that incorporate climate-resilient practices, healthy foods, indigenous knowledge, and regenerative agriculture principles.
BVL proudly supports a broad spectrum of the community, including volunteers, landholders, farmers, producers, schools, and local government. Managed by a volunteer committee of 8 dedicated locals and supported by staff, we also coordinate 16 Locality Groups of volunteers across the Byron Shire. Our efforts are powered by memberships, donations, government grants, and the unwavering support of the Byron Shire Council along with invaluable community goodwill.
A major focus of our work includes hosting field days, workshops, and seminars to demonstrate effective natural resource management techniques.
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Whether you're interested in learning more about environmental conservation, participating in our projects, or leading your own initiatives, BVL offers numerous opportunities for engagement and we are here to support your journey with us.
Together, we can continue to foster a community that is informed, engaged, and proactive about living sustainably within our beautiful landscapes.
As our Landcare Coordinator, Alison Ratcliffe is your point of contact for all things related to natural resource management. She is available Tuesday to Thursday on a flexible basis.
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0421 244 640
This initiative is made possible by the
NSW Landcare Enabling Program.
A collaboration of Local Land Services
and Landcare NSW
supported by the NSW Government.
Harry is an experienced project manager, communicator and events organiser. Harry manages a diverse range of projects and events for BVL, with assistance from our Landcare Coordinator, committee members and our stalwart volunteers.
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Landcare began in the 1930s and 1940s in Australia as a grassroots initiative by farmers addressing agricultural issues. By the 1980s "care" had evolved into recognised community groups. Officially named "LandCare" in 1986 in Victoria, the movement expanded rapidly, especially with the launch of the Dunecare program in NSW during the late 1980s. 1989 saw government support and funding and Landcare groups were formed to tackle broader environmental problems like soil erosion. Today, Landcare is a nationally recognised organisation, showcasing how community-driven efforts can effectively overcome environmental challenges across Australia.
Conserving and restoring from forest to foreshore
Brunswick Valley Landcare acknowledges the Traditional Owners of this land, the Arakwal people, the Minjungbal people and the Widjabul people of the Bundjalung Nation, and pay our respects to elders past, present and emerging.
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