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Organisation Name | Brief Description | Web Site/Email Address |
Australian Association of Bush Regenerators | Bush regeneration issues | |
Australian Conservation Foundation | Campaigns to protect, restore & sustain the environment |
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Australian National Botanic Gardens | Info on Australian plants | |
Australian Plants Society | Promotion of propagation, growing, & gardening with, Australian native plants |
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Australian Network for Plant Conservation | Conservation of rare & endangered native plants |
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Awabakal Environmental Education Centre | Environmental education for schools | |
Atlas of NSW Wildlife | Record of sightings of plants & animals in NSW | www.environment.nsw.gov.au/wildlifeatlas/
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Birds in Backyards | Research, education & conservation program that focuses on birds that live where people live | |
Birds Australia | Conservation and protection of native Australian birds & their habitat | |
Bird Observation and Conservation Australia | National organisation of affiliated bird observation & conservation clubs - see also Hunter Bird Observers Club |
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Bugwise for Schools | Education program on the world of invertebrates | http://australianmuseum.net.au/bugwise
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Central Coast Community Environment Network | Formed in 1997 to support individuals & groups working for the environment in Lake Macquarie, Wyong & Gosford | |
Conservation Volunteers Australia | CVA mission is 'to attract and manage volunteers to participate in projects that protect or enhance our environment and heritage” | |
Earthcare Park & Education Centre | Community based landcare group working on 50 ha. site at Tenambit since 1996 | http://earthcarepark.blogspot.com
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Frogs Australia Network | Promotes knowledge & awareness of Australian frogs & their conservation | |
Green Corridor | Our Green Corridor is a coalition of individuals & groups promoting a protected conservation corridor linking Stockton Bight to the Watagans & beyond |
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Greening Australia- NSW | Protecting & restoring the health, diversity & productivity of our unique Australian landscapes |
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Hunter Biodynamic Group Inc. | For people interested in learning about, & sharing information on, the practical application of biodynamic methods of farming & gardening. |
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Hunter Bird Observers Club | Formed in 1976, HBOC is specifically for those with an interest in bird life in its natural habitat in the Hunter region |
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Hunter Community Environment Centre | HCEC exists to encourage & facilitate environmental advocacy & education in Newcastle and the Hunter |
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Hunter Environment Lobby Inc. | Environmental lobby group focusing on issues of coal mining, river health, & sustainable communities |
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Hunter Environmental Institute | Est. in 1988 to provide a forum for the interaction of people working in environmentally orientated fields |
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Hunter Farm Forestry Network | HFFN facilitates the exchange of information related to farm forestry in the Hunter Valley region |
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Hunter Organic Growers Society | A group of people who grow food organically without artificial fertilisers, pesticides, herbicides & without polluting the environment | www.hunterorganicgrowerssociety.org.au
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Hunter Region Botanic Gardens | The Hunter Region Botanic Garden opened to the public in 1986 & covers an area of 180 Ha. |
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Hunter Region Landcare Network Inc. | HRLN fosters, supports & facilitates natural resource management activities in the Hunter |
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Hunter Waste Education Group | HWEG consists of local & state govt. waste & sustainability educators from the Hunter region |
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Hunter Wetlands Centre Australia | A hub for leading practice in wetlands conservation, education, tourism and management | |
Lake Macquarie Landcare Network | Promotes landcare throughout LMCC & encourages partnerships between government, landcare & community |
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Landcare Australia | National body formed by Aust. Government in 1989 to manage the public awareness & sponsorship campaign of Landcare | |
National Parks Association NSW | The NPA of NSW seeks to protect, connect, & restore natural systems, through national parks, marine sanctuaries, & other means |
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Native Animal Trust Fund | NATF members rescue, rehabilitate & release injured, sick, orphaned & distressed native fauna in the Hunter |
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Nature Conservation Council NSW | Peak environment group, formed in 1955, works closely with community, government & business to ensure a positive future for our environment | |
Newcastle Cycleways Movement | NCM's slogan "Bike for a better city" speaks for itself |
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Society for Ecological Restoration International | Individuals & organisations who are actively engaged in ecologically-sensitive repair & management of ecosystems | |
Society of Frogs and Reptiles | The society is a group of frog & reptile enthusiasts which formed in 1999. A rescue service for frogs & reptiles is also available |
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Streamwatch | Working for healthy catchments | |
The Wilderness Society | A national, community based, environmental advocacy group | |
Tilligerry Habitat | A centre offering a program of educational & recreational activities including tourism, horticulture & conservation | http://tilligerryhabitat.wordpress.com
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Transition Towns | A local group committed to fostering sustainable & resilient communities | |
Waterwatch Australia | A national water quality monitoring network that encourages all Australians to become active in protecting their waterways | |
Wetlandcare Australia | A not-for-profit company dedicated to achieving healthy wetlands in healthy catchments | |
Yamuloong Inc. | Bush tucker garden & tours | 71 Propect Road, Garden Suburbs, NSW Ph. (02) 4943 6877 Email: tours@yamuloong.com.au |