We all depend on natural resources for our livelihoods, our food and shelter, our recreation and our future. It is important that we all help care for these resources. Landcare groups can be groups of farmers, groups of neighbours, school students, even surfers or a whole town. There are landcare groups in the country, along the coast and in the cities, operating on private and public land, including farms, schools, parks and beaches. There are currently more than 1400 Landcare groups in NSW undertaking a wide range of activities including on-ground works, research, monitoring, education and community awareness.
Landcare groups develop and implement local solutions to local problems.
Landcare groups may concentrate on a single natural resource degradation or management issue or may tackle a variety of issues. The groups themselves determine the issues they want to work on, according to what members believe is most important. In some areas, several landcare groups have come together to form networks. These networks allow group members to share experiences, assist each other, work and plan across property and catchment boundaries. Regional landcare facilitators help groups develop networks and become more self-sufficient.