NSW Landcare and Local Land Services Conference going online
14 Feb 2022
Organisers of the 2022 NSW Landcare and Local Land Services conference have made the tough decision to move the event online to keep the community safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.
The conference was due to be held in Tweed Heads from 15-17 March, but it will now take place online on Thursday, 17 March from 9:00am – 5:00pm.
Conference Steering Committee Spokesperson and General Manager of North Coast Local Land Services, Louise Orr, said there is still plenty to look forward to with the existing program now condensed into a single day.
“We are excited to face the challenge of delivering this conference online, and determined to make it an engaging, rewarding conference for everyone who attends,” Ms Orr said.
Tickets have now been reduced to $100. Those who have already booked can keep their ticket and be refunded the difference or request a full refund.
Ms Orr said the conference will be followed by a free, online awards ceremony for the prestigious 2021 NSW Landcare Awards.
“Nominations poured in from every corner of the state and after an extensive judging process we have been able to pick our finalists for the eight award categories,” Ms Orr said.
Landcare NSW Chair, Steph Cameron, has congratulated all the award nominees and is looking forward to the winners being announced at the conference.
“Landcare is about communities working together to create positive outcomes for the environment and the agricultural landscape across NSW,” Ms Cameron said.
“It has never been more important that we continue to support and celebrate the dedication and commitment of our Landcarers and recognise their tremendous efforts.”
Acting Local Land Services Board Chair, Allison Harker, said the nominees can be proud of their achievements, particularly in the wake of cumulative natural disasters and tough seasonal conditions.
“Our regional communities have had a challenging few years, dealing with drought, bushfires and floods, with many communities having to recover from all three,” Ms Harker said.
“These nominees have shown tremendous resilience in the face of adversity and these awards will be an excellent opportunity for us to say thank you to them and the wider Landcare community.”
For conference updates and to see a full list of finalists the 2021 NSW Landcare awards visit, www.nswlandcareconference.com.au