Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare

Coffs Harbour Regional Landcare Inc (CHRL) is an umbrella group for approximately 50 land-caring sites, groups and associations, comprising of dune, river, estuary, bush, coast and land ‘care’ groups in the Coffs Harbour area.

Landcare activities including Dunecare, Rivercare, Coastcare and Bushcare have been a part of the Coffs Harbour Community for over 20 years now. Over 500 volunteers have eradicated weeds, repaired riverbeds and streams, regenerated bushland, promoted environmentally friendly practices and beautified many of our parks, towns and coastlines.

CHRL is a fully insured, incorporated association which has a Support and Development Officer employed to administer projects and to maintain contact and support to all of the groups in this region.

Landcare Training Calander 2012:

These workshops are targeted at CHRL volunteers and members and are made possible through the support of the Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority, Coffs Harbour City Council and the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.

Workshop topics include:

28th March – Bush Regeneration Techniques

25th April – Coastal Plant ID

27th June – Worksite Health and Safety

29th August – Bush Regeneration Techniques

31st October – Coastal Dune Management

Please RSVP as places are limited.  Please call the CHRL office on 02 66511308or email chrl@westnet.com.au to reserve your place.

CHRL Volunteer Manual Now Out!

The CHRL Volunteer Manual is now available.  This manual includes everything that new and existing volunteers need to know about volunteering with CHRL.  Click here for a copy, or call the office to have a hardcopy sent to you.

In Collaboration with…

CHRL works closely with other agencies such as the Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (NRCMA), Coffs Harbour City Council (CHCC), Office of Environment & Heritage and other groups such as EnviTE and Australian Conservation Volunteers.