Centre for Invasive Species Solutions
The Centre for Invasive Species Solutions is a government funded research facility based at the University of Canberra. They have produced the FeralScan website and App which can be used by community groups for managing pest animals
Visit: https://www.invasives.com.au
Local Land Services Hunter
Local Land Services works in partnership with LMCC to ensure best practice management of natural resources, including weed management and pest animal control in areas regarding council laws.
They provide guidelines, training and incentive programs and assist council with weed and pest management plans for local landowners.
Visit: https://www.lls.nsw.gov.au/regions/hunter
Lake Macquarie Landcare
Lake Macquarie Landcare is a partnership between the Lake Macquarie Landcare Network Inc, Lake Macquarie City Council (LMCC) and almost 300 Landcare groups within the LMCC Local Government Area. Local groups are supported through the Landcare Resource Centre.
Visit: https://www.lakemacquarielandcare.org.
Community Environmental Network – Central Coast Group
CEN is an independent community network group that works for Ecologically Sustainable Development and against threats to it. The Network provides advice, resources, information and support to individuals and community groups to improve their environment in the Gosford, Wyong and Lake Macquarie areas.
CEN facilitates and supports Land for Wildlife in New South Wales
Visit: https://www.cen.org.au
Land for Wildlife
Land for Wildlife is a voluntary property registration scheme that encourages and supports landholders to manage areas of their property for wildlife habitat. Registration is free and does not alter the legal status of a property.
Visit: https://www.cen.org.au/projects/land-for-wildlife
The Australian Conservation Foundation
The Australian Conservation Foundation is Australia’s leading non-government, non-profit environment organisation.
Visit: https://www.acf.org.au
Nature Conservation Council of NSW
The Nature Conservation Council of NSW (NCC) is a non-profit, non-government organisation representing more than 120 community environment groups across NSW. The website has valuable information and relevant up-to-the minute news articles.
Visit: https://www.nccnsw.org.au
NSW Dept. of Planning and Environment
The Environment and Heritage Group is part of the Dept. of Planning and Enviroment. Amongst other responsibilities this group manages the National Parks and Wildlife Service and Biodiversity, Conservation and Science.
Visit: http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au
This excellent website also has information on Australian Wetlands and their environmental importance, program funding etc
Visit: https://www.environment.gov.au/topics/water/water-our-environment/wetlands/about-wetlands
Dept. of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water
This newly formed department of the Federal Government was formed in July 2022. The website includes useful information.
Visit: https://www.dcceew.gov.au
Lake Macquarie City Council
Visit: https://www.lakemac.com.au
Information on Sustainable Living, Environmental Reports etc.
Visit: lakemac.com.au/For-residents/Sustainable-living
