Native vegetation along waterways provides enormous benefits for farming operations and on-farm biodiversity. Healthy riparian zones help improve water quality, reduce erosion, and create habitat for wildlife.

However, establishing native vegetation in these areas can be challenging. Seedlings are often impacted by grazing, fluctuating water levels, stream flow, erosion, and sedimentation.

To address these challenges, a pilot program is offering low-cost waterway solutions for landholders on the Yaven Creek. As part of this initiative, landholders can receive materials to establish 10 individual paddock trees, each protected by a tree guard and supported with steel posts.  Paddock trees will need to be established within 10m of the Creek and will need to be planted by the 1^st May 2026. Further project criteria will apply.

For more details or to register your interest, please contact:

Cherie White,

Riverina Highlands Project Officer

📞 0427 407 126

📧 cherie.white@lls.nsw.gov.au

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