The Saving Our Species project has been nominated for the Sustainable Communities Tidy Towns Awards in the Habitat and Wildlife Conservation category for creating 45 hectares of koala habitat.

Tamworth Regional Landcare Association received $145,000 to drive the establishment of 30 hectares of new habitat in both the Gunnedah and Liverpool Plains shires, and by November 2021, almost 10,000 trees had been planted by 16 landholders.

A Gunnedah-based steering committee provided support, connections and local knowledge to the local land coordinator, Penny Milson, who worked with landholders to plant the koala corridors.

Ms Milson said it was "a great effort" by everyone involved.

"We're thrilled the project will be represented [at the awards]," she said.

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Committee member Owen Hasler will attend the awards ceremony in Albury on Saturday and share information on the initiative.

"The project exceeded all expectations ... we were most fortunate to have a good season for planting trees and the enthusiastic cooperation and willingness of landholders to be involved," Mr Hasler said.

"This is a great opportunity to showcase what can be achieved when landowners are given the opportunity to partner with Landcare on projects that will benefit our local koalas."

The award winners will be announced on Saturday, March 5.

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