What is the Greater Sydney Landcare Network?
The Greater Sydney Landcare Network (GSLN)is a
network of community groups and others who are
working to protect, restore and improve the natural
environment of Greater Sydney.
We are a membership-based community organisation,
incorporated in 2014 with an elected committee of
volunteers and professionals.
We represent the interests of those working, voluntarily or
otherwise in natural area restoration, in metropolitan
Sydney, greater western Sydney, Central Coast and the
Blue Mountains.
What are the aims and objectives of the Greater
Sydney Landcare Network?
Representation: The Greater Sydney Landcare
Network aims to be the regional umbrella
organisation for landcare, bushcare and other ‘care’
groups and individuals in Greater Sydney.
This means we can be a regional voice, representing
our member’s interests at State and national level
Landcare as well as with relevant NSW Government
decision makers.
Promotion: We want to promote to the wider
community the values of Landcare and Bushcare.
We want to increase understanding, recognition and
support of the work that volunteers, professional
bush regenerators and related organisations in
Greater Sydney undertake.
Information Sharing: We share news, information
and resources with members and the wider
community through the GSLN website and
e-newsletters.
Partnerships: We aim to develop partnerships with
members and other organisations so that we are able
to source the funding required to undertake
regionally significant environmental projects.
Assistance and Support: We support member’s
Landcare and Bushcare activities and events through
sponsorship and promotion of local activities.
We will receive and assist with management of
project funds on behalf of member groups which
Networking: We provide networking opportunities
for members through meetings, events and other
activities.
This includes provide a bridge between professional
and non-professional organisations working for
environmental outcomes.
Who are members of the Greater Sydney
Landcare Network?
Our members are groups and individuals engaged in
protecting and caring for the natural environment of
our region, including volunteers and professionals.
Members include, Council bushland managers,
representatives of Botanic Gardens, environmental
event organisers, local bushcare and landcare groups,
community organisations, regional networks,
professional bush regeneration companies and
individuals.
Membership applications can be made through the
website http://greatersydneylandcare.org/
membership/
The Network has a volunteer committee and receives
secretarial and administrative support from the
Greater Sydney Local Land Services. The committee
meets regularly to consider the policies, functions
and present and future activities of the Greater
Sydney Landcare Network.
What are some of the projects that Greater
Sydney Landcare is undertaking?
Source to Sea 2015: Source to Sea is a series of
“celebration” events focussed on the river and
riparian environments of the Georges, Parramatta
and Hawkesbury-Nepean Rivers catchment.
Participants can view, learn about, speak with
and celebrate the work of Landcare and Bushcare
volunteers along the waterways.
Adventure Conservation Projects
Adventure Conservation projects
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Floating Landcare
Friends of the Colo
Greater Sydney Landcare
Network
NPWS - Snowy Mountains
Willow Warriors
Hawkesbury City Council
NPWS - Blue Mountains
NPWS - Kanangra
Sydney Rock Climbers
BirdLife Australia
Source to Sea is a partnership between Greater
Sydney Local Land Services and the Greater Sydney
Landcare Network.
Events are being held throughout the month of May
but there is a focus on National Volunteer Week 2015
which runs from the 11th – 17th of May.
South West rocks Dune Care
Waratah Park
Yellomundee Aboriginal
Bushcare Group
Sites with restoration projects
run by groups and agencies in
the Adventure Conservation
Network
All are welcome! To find out more visit the Greater
Sydney Landcare Network Events page and select the
month of May or view a flyer (PDF) of the event.
Adventure Landcare: The Greater Sydney Landcare
network promotes a range of Adventure Landcare
events that take place not just across Sydney but
beyond. These activities, that have environmental
aims and objectives, involve participants kayaking,
bush walking, boating or abseiling to beautiful
and often infrequently visited places.
Have a look at the map above to see the locations we
intend on visiting in 2015 and 2016.
Contact
Use the email form on our website to contact us.
www.greatersydneylandcare.org