Through their contextualised Certificate II in Conservation and Ecosystem Management , WYLD is helping protect Milbi , the critically endangered White-throated snapping turtle , while passing on knowledge that links ecological science with culture
The site home page landcarer is for anyone involved or interested in conservation, sustainable land management and agriculture
At F orever Wild’s Tropical Wetlands Shared Earth Reserve near Mareeba, the Northern Quoll population is performing strongly compared to many other parts of its range — showing what’s possible when habitat, connectivity and management align. Why the Mareeba Wetlands matter The Tropical Wetlands Shared Earth Reserve forms part of a large, connected landscape
Next-generation education: delivery of the region’s first and only koala-focused STEM activity tailored to primary schools, inspiring the next generation of land stewards. Better planning for conservation action: expanded vehicle incidence data to inform road signage priorities, as well as koala feed tree planting and broader habitat restoration efforts
The project has also confirmed high numbers of feral cats, which was expected, but now provides a clearer understanding of how this major threat operates across the landscape — information that will guide future management. During surveys (~10,000 ha to date), the team also located a rare plant previously known from only one other site in Australia
The wider footprint of eligible entrants still includes primary producers/land managers. The month-long event, now in its third year, opens on 5 November, closing on 4 December 2025, the day before World Soil Day on 5 December
Whether you’re an experienced botanist, scientist, or passionate naturalist, this is a great way to contribute to national weed management. You can join from anywhere in Australia (you’ll need your own laptop and internet) or in person at our Canberra office
This project is supported by Landcare Australia, through funding from the Australian Government.Landcare Australia is proud to acknowledge Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Peoples as the Traditional Custodians of the Country on which we live and work. We value and respect their deep and continued spiritual and cultural connections to the land, waters and seas, and pay our respects to their Ancestors and Elders past, present and future.