Tibby Tuckett grew up on a mixed livestock and cropping farm in the Great Southern of Western Australia, where her love for animals and the outdoors began. This passion led her to study a Bachelor of Science (Zoology) at the University of Western Australia. Adventurous and open-minded, Tibby travelled to the UK and New Zealand after university, immersing herself in diverse environments and experiences. In 2023, she joined the Sustainable Agriculture team at Perth NRM and quickly became dedicated to supporting regenerative agriculture and Landcare activities. In her role as Sustainable Agriculture Facilitator, Tibby is committed to facilitating partnerships, community engagement, and resource sharing.
Tibby has contributed to several projects with Landcare groups across WA, including the Restoration Impact Framework, a Lotterywest-funded initiative that partnered with 35 organisations across southwest WA to support the adoption of practices restoring natural capital in farming landscapes, benefiting the environment, rural communities, and farming enterprises. She also facilitated the Make Your Hectare Count project, funded by State NRM, which involved workshops and field days focusing on regenerative natural resource management practices like soil health, water use, biodiversity protection, and fire management in the Perth peri-urban region. Following the success of this project, RegenWA recently secured a large State NRM grant to expand the initiative and revitalise the Small Landholder Information Services (SLIS), hosting them on the RegenWA website for ongoing access to this vital information.
In what ways would you like to see the Australian Landcare movement March Forward?
Women have been at the forefront of agriculture and Landcare in Australia. Their involvement goes far beyond participation—they are taking on leadership roles in WA grower and Landcare groups, such as Rosanna Hindmarsh (EO of Chittering Landcare) and Caroline House (EO of North Stirlings Pallinup Natural Resources Inc). They’ve pioneered sustainable farming methods, like WA Australians of the Year Dianne Haggerty and their Natural Intelligence Farming approach, and created pathways for future generations, including soil scientist Professor Lyn Abbott and entrepreneur & mentor Maree Gooch. Whether volunteers, managers, Indigenous Elders, or STEM educators, women are leading the Australian Landcare movement now and into the future. For these women and the industry, collaboration and leadership will drive innovation and recognition. We must celebrate their successes and demonstrate the impact women are making in sustainable agriculture and Landcare, as their fresh perspectives and nurturing approach are crucial for a thriving, prosperous world for future women and children.