This important project, led by Richmond Valley Landcare Inc. with funding from the Australian Government, is focusing on reforestation of riparian and floodplain areas in upper sub-catchment streams using a diverse range of big scrub rainforest species. The pilot is collecting evidence to demonstrate and quantify how reforestation can reduce the volume, intensity and frequency of flooding in the lower catchment, as well as reducing erosion and improving water quality.
Floodland – documentary feature Floodland which tells the story of the floods that affected Lismore in 2022. A deeply moving story of love and loss set in the northern NSW town of Lismore, Australia’s most flooded postcode and site of the nation’s most costly climate disaster.
Adapting Agriculture for Climate Disruption (2022) – a seminar and workshop series of talks by local tweed farmers focussed on assisting farmers adapt to climate change. The event was jointly delivered by North Coast Regional Landcare Network, Tweed Shire Council and Tweed Landcare. The event was about increasing farmers understanding of the local impacts of climate change and adaptation options for grazing industries. It included talks from a diverse range of speakers including academics, industry and our local farmers.
