We have supported the Endangered shore birds programs through ‘Mates of the Manning’.

A look at the bush regeneration work being undertaken in the littoral rainforest at Old Bar, as well as the beach sand nourishment program.

Great Lakes district landholders working together to protect and enhance our key agricultural resource, the soil. The group aims to improve the knowledge and capability to manage soil health in the landholder community, prevent soil erosion and degradation on our properties, and monitor, evaluate and improve the health of our soils over time. Members receive Rapid Assessment of Soil Health (RASH) manuals and other resources, and can access shared equipment...

We have undertaken a range of activities through the Crowdy Head School focussed on Aboriginal Cultural Heritage and coastline vegetation and weeds of National Significance (Bitou Bush and Asparagaceae).  We produced a DVD on Aboriginal Cultural heritage and are currently liaising regarding using the old school site for Environmental Education activities.

Manning Landcare has supported Holistic Management Courses

NSW Environmental Trust Project

We have engaged the indigenous community TIDE Green Team Rangers to undertake some components of our weed control works.

Completed in 2015

The Volunteer Worker Program was undertaken by some 30 people in the over 55 age category as part of a Centrelink program (work-for the dole). They worked 15 hours per week (two days) under a supervisor, targeting Bitou Bush and other select weed species.  Council and Greater Taree City Manning Coastcare funds were also used in this program. The work has been undertaken at three sites:

• Crowdy Head to Harrington

• Manning Point/ Old Bar and

• Hallid...

We have partnered with Hastings Landcare in the delivery of two Green Army programs working on the coastal corridor between Dunbogan and Harrington.