A part of NSW’s timeless wilderness: Morton National Park. Stunning beaches backed by cathedral forests that stretch over the Great Divide and into the great open spaces of the wild west of the State. What’s not to love about New South Wales’ environment? Our Sydney Campaign Centre has a particular focus on protecting our unique Red Gum forests, controlling broadscale land clearing and making Cape York Peninsula a World Heritage Area. Newcastle is driving a campaign for increased protection of the State’s marine environments. Join us in protecting the wild places of New South Wales.
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| Save the Williams River |
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Earlier this year The Wilderness Society Newcastle joined the Save the Williams River Coalition to campaign for the protection of the Williams River. According to a recent study “The Williams River has the most diverse and intact aquatic biotic communities in the Hunter Valley”. |
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| Travelling Stock Routes |
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Across the huge expanse of New South Wales and Queensland lies a vast, connected system of nature. No other continent on earth has such an extensive network of Travelling Stock Routes and Reserves (TSRs) on public land. |
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| Murray River Red Gums Rescue |
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Along the Murray River are the largest remaining red gum forests on Earth. With 75% stressed, dead or dying, these Australian icons urgently need to be protected. |
New South Wales Updates
- NSW Government still stuck in the past - supporting unsustainable River Red Gum logging - June 23, 2009
- New Red Gum National Parks will create jobs - May 19, 2009
- WildEndurance 2009 - May 08, 2009
The Wilderness Society in NSW is still very busy with its River Red Gum campaign which has been attracting significant local media in recent weeks. This culminated in a front-page story in the Sydney Morning Herald on June 8 2009.
Analysis commissioned by The Wilderness Society from independent economists shows that new National Parks in Red Gum Forest areas will increase employment levels and boost the regional economy in the Riverina. This counters the unsubstantiated claims by government and industry that moves by Federal Minister Peter Garrett to rein in illegal logging within the River Red Gum Forests will lead to the loss of 1000 jobs in the region.
As the sun rose into a clear blue sky over the Blue Mountains on Saturday 2nd May, it held the promise of an incredible weekend. As the darkness receded, all of the campers at Dunphy’s Campground in the Megalong Valley had one thing on their mind… WildEndurance 2009 – this was the second annual running of The Wilderness Society’s WildEndurance team challenge event.
New South Wales Events
- Sydney Wilderness Action Group
- "Laugh till you're green" - The Green Roast 2009
The Wilderness Action Group (WAG) is a wonderful team of people of all ages and backgrounds who care passionately about our natural environment - and are prepared to stand up and do something about conserving it. Everything we do is focused towards helping to achieve Wilderness Society campaign wins, but getting involved is also a great way to meet like-minded people whilst taking part in creative and meaningful activities.
This year renowned humorist, Wendy Harmer, introduces another evening of euphoric laughter at the infamous “Green Roast”. It’s the night when every tree-hugging, basket-weaving, left-leaning “greenie” is fair game for rampant ridicule. When: 8pm Tuesday 28th of July Where: The Comedy Store - Entertainment Quarter, Moore Park
New South Wales Media Releases
- Virginia Judge’s Burwood Office ‘Rebranded’ with River Red Gum message - July 02, 2009
- David Campbell’s Corrimal Office ‘Rebranded’ with River Red Gum message - July 01, 2009
- Steve Whan’s Queanbeyan Office ‘Rebranded’ with River Red Gum message - June 26, 2009
Members of The Wilderness Society (TWS) have today rebranded
Virginia Judge’s Strathfield electoral office to promote the protection
of the River Red Gum Forests of south western NSW.
“The government acknowledges the conservation of these forests is a
priority, but it is still allowing logging for low value products
including fence posts and firewood” said Peter Cooper, campaigner with The Wilderness Society.
Members of the Wilderness Society have today rebranded David Campbell’s Keira electoral office to promote the protection of the River Red Gum Forests of south western NSW. “The government acknowledges the conservation of these forests is a priority, but it is still allowing logging for low value products including fence posts and firewood” said Peter Cooper, campaigner with the Wilderness Society.
Members of the Wilderness Society have today rebranded Steve WHan’s Queanbeyan electoral office to promote the protection of the River Red Gum Forests of south western NSW.
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