Are you a smallholder in Tasmania’s Coal Valley or surrounding regions looking to make the most of your land? Applications are now open for NRM South’s 2026 Property Management Planning (PMP) Program – a practical, handson workshop series designed to help small property owners plan for a sustainable future.

Running between late January and early May 2026, this six-part weekend workshop series will guide participants through the process of developing a customised Property Management Plan – a roadmap for managing your land’s natural assets, improving productivity and protecting environmental values.

Each workshop combines expert advice with on-ground learning, covering topics such as soil health, grazing and pasture management, water and weed management, revegetation and native vegetation care. Participants will also receive personalised property maps, fact sheets and resources, and have the chance to connect with other landholders and technical experts.

Program coordinator Tim Ackroyd says the course helps landowners translate an often overwhelming todo list into a simple plan, and grow their knowledge across a range of important land management practices. “It’s also a great networking opportunity connecting likeminded landowners to share experiences and learn from each other,” says Tim. “NRM South’s PMP workshops have supported smallholders from 112 farms across the Huon Valley and Channel regions, and we’re excited to be able to offer this innovative program to farmers in the Coal Valley region.’

The 2026 program is tailored for small properties (typically 5–100 hectares) and is open to landholders in the Coal Valley, as well as the surrounding Tasman and Sorell regions.

Applications close on 8 December 2025 at 5pm. For more information and how to apply, please contact Tim Ackroyd on 0400 047 665 or at tackroyd@nrmsouth.org.au.