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 The Nature Conservation Council, Conservation Council of the ACT Region, SERCA and two other conservation groups have called for Premier Kristina Keneally to intervene in the battle over the future of the last koala colony in the South East Forests of NSW.Earlier this week local conservationists reported that contrary to assurances from the Environment Minister Frank Sartor, heavy machinery is already at work on the road network needed for access to the area. Despite a recent Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water survey finding a small but healthy colony of koalas living in Mumbulla State Forest, logging is set to resume as early as next week. Please send this email to Premier Keneally and Ministers Sartor and Macdonald urging them to halt logging and protect this precious koala colony. There will be a public information meeting on logging in Mumbulla State Forest and the broader south east region at the Tathra Town Hall on Monday 8 March at 7pm. The Shooters Party is at it again ... and now they're after our marine parks! With its mission to open up NSW’s terrestrial national parks to hunting stalled, the Shooters Party is spearheading a call for a moratorium on marine parks off the NSW coast.It’s hard to believe but Shooters Party leader Robert Brown is now chair of the Committee holding an inquiry into recreational fishing in NSW. The Committee under his leadership is responsible for looking at ‘sustainable’ fishing and marine parks, among other issues, and setting the direction for decision making on recreational fishing for decades to come. We must send a clear message to the inquiry and our political leaders that we do not want any scale-back of ‘no-take’ areas, and we believe these areas must be increased without delay in order to provide better protection for marine biodiversity. Have your say: please urgently send two cyberactions before Friday 19 March. Read more ... New coal-fired power stations for NSW an act of environmental negligence
A unique opportunity for emerging environmental leaders The Nature Conservation Council (NCC), with the generous support of the Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water (DECCW) is offering two placements for emerging leaders from within the environment movement in the Centre for Sustainability Leadership’s 2010 Fellowship Program.Our two successful candidates will gain the skills, knowledge, and networks to drive effective sustainability initiatives and become leaders in their quest for lasting environmental change. To secure one of these funded placements you will need to apply via the Nature Conservation Council here. Applications close Friday 12 March, 2010. For further information on the Centre for Sustainability Leadership Fellowship Program please visit their website here. Please note, if you wish to apply for the NCC and DECCW fully funded placement you will need to apply via the NCC’s online form . For more information contact Rachel Mimmo at the NCC on 02 9279 2633 or email: rmimmo@nccnsw.org.au State Government backflip on Red Gum National Park decision The NSW Government has reversed its decision for the immediate creation of new Red Gum National Parks along the Murray and other south-western rivers, recently announcing logging will continue in some areas for up to five years.The move jeopardises the protection of globally significant wetlands and threatened species that are facing severe long-term threats to their survival. The National Parks Association of NSW has indicated the decision will "not leave a forest worth protecting". (SMH, NSW to protect Riverina red gums, 02/03/10) Read a joint media release from the Nature Conservation Council and six other environmental groups on the Red Gum National Park decision here. New release: Who Cares about the Environment in 2009? Who Cares about the Environment in 2009? is a snapshot of NSW people's environmental knowledge, attitudes and behaviours. In 2009, the environment remains a priority for people in NSW, who rank it in the top five issues, both now and in the future. There has also been a marked growth in people's knowledge and concerns specifically about climate change. The 2009 research also explores people's understanding of 'environment', 'sustainability' and other the personal motivations and barriers to adopting environmentally friendly behaviour. Download the Who Cares about the Environment in 2009? summary full report or summary here. Read more ...  We're seeking a conservation representative and alternate for the Murrumbidgee Environmental Water Advisory Group (EWRG)The principal task of the Murrumbidgee Group is to provide advice to DECCW on the management of environmental water to maximise the ecological benefits within the Murrumbidgee Regulated River Water Source. Find out more about how you can become our reprenative for the Murrumbidgee here. Applications close Friday 12 March, 2010. The Wildlife Preservation Society of Australia's University Research Grants are scholarships offered to honours or postgraduate students at Australian universities.
Each year, 10 grants of $1,000 are awarded. Grants are available for research projects of direct relevance to the conservation of Australian wildlife; plant or animal. Grants may be used for the purchase of equipment and consumables, travel expenses related to field research, or attendance at conferences at which you are presenting your work. Applicants must be a member of the Society, and those wishing to join can do so at www.wpsa.org.au An outstanding opportunity for an experienced and passionated CEO to lead NSW's peak environment group
 The Nature Conservation Council of NSW is looking for a CEO who can provide strong guidance and drive real change for NSW's environment. Your role will be pivotal in providing vision, leadership and good management for NCC staff and member groups, under the direction of the Executive.Download the Chief Executive Officer position description here . Confidential enquiries can be made to Prof Don White on (02) 9389 6728 or email: whitedon@bigpond.net.au . Applications close on Sunday 7 March. Read more ... Feature Green Business |
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