Landcare, Wildcare, Bushcare
& 'Adopt a Patch' Programs

National Landcare - Australia

The NLP encourages landholders to undertake landcare and related conservation works by supporting collective action by communities to sustainably manage the environment and natural resources.

Landcare in Tasmania

The Tasmanian Landcare Association is a non-government, independent association of Landcare, Coastwatch, Bushcare and Waterwatch groups in Tasmania.

Landcare Education in Tasmanian Schools

"Landcare is..."

"Knowing about our place"

"Finding our special places"

"Writing a poem about my special spot"

"Finding out how our world changes"

"Looking after the land"

"Looking after the soil and all the living things in it"

"Caring for our environment"

QUOTES FROM CHILDREN AT
COLLINSVALE AND BRACKNELL PRIMARY SCHOOLS

Adopt A Patch - Tasmania

The project involves over 50 participating schools adopting a piece of remnant bushland in need of rehabilitation. Schools work on project teams with community and parental support. The teams develop and implement a management plan for the site. As well as on ground improvements the projects will increase the understanding and skills of local communities in vegetation management and rehabilitation.

The term 'landcare' is used to encompass all networks which are working towards improved natural resource management, including Bushcare, Coastcare, Dunecare and Rivercare.

Landcare is uniquely Australian and is led by the community, working together with a range of others, including Commonwealth, State and Local Government, community organisations (eg. Greening Australia and the NSW Farmers' Association), universities and the corporate sector.

Wildcare Australia

Wildcare Australia is a voluntary organisation which relies on support and sponsorship to deliver emergency treatment and to foster and rehabilitate sick and injured animals.

Wildcare Inc. - Tasmania

Community action for natural and cultural heritage conservation.

Greening Australia

Greening Australia works with the community to achieve sustainable land and water resources.

BushCare

The Bushcare web site provides information about the Bushcare program and how it supports community involvement in the management, protection and rehabilitation of Australia's native vegetation.

Adopt a Patch 

Protecting even the smallest patch of bush can make a difference. Many valuable remnants are isolated and are slowly being damaged. You can help make a difference in your own back yard or paddock, through helping other landholders, or by finding a patch of community land which would benefit from your help.