Mountain Dragon
Conservation Subcommittees
The Society's Management Committee is responsible for the overall running of the organisation with the "nuts and bolts" of our conservation work done by our subcommittees. Subcommittees other than those listed below are created from time to time to undertake specific projects or to respond to emerging issues.
We always welcome new members, or people wanting to come along and find out more!
Read about our latest conservation work in Hut News.
National Parks and World Heritage Areas Subcommittee
Protect Our National Parks (Alan Page)
The National Parks and World Heritage Areas Subcommittee aims to -
- identify and address threats to the Greater Blue Mountains' national parks and state conservation areas. The most significant currently being the proposal to raise the Warragamba Dam wall.
- promote the qualities and conservation values of the Greater Blue Mountains' national parks and state conservation areas
- identify and campaign for additions to the national park estate - particularly inholdings such as Katoomba Airfield.
For more information contact our National Parks & World Heritage Areas Officer - natpks@bluemountains.org.au
Land Use Subcommittee
Save Our LEP Rally (Rob Linigen)
The Land Use Subcommittee examines State Government and Council policies, as well as development applications affecting environmentally sensitive land in the Blue Mountains.
It's also on the look out for activities that contravene environmental laws and regulations - like land clearing and dumping.
The Land Use Subcommittee -
If you want to help us mitigate harmful developments before they happen contact our Land Use Officer - landuse@bluemountains.org.au
Environmental Education Subcommittee
Bat Night
Over the years, the Environmental Education Subcommittee has worked on and supported the
Bush Trackers, Bat Night and various other projects.
If you are interested in developing plans for exciting community events and activities to encourage more kids and adults to explore, investigate and celebrate our beautiful natural environment please contact Annette Sartor - education@bluemountains.org.au
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– the Darug and Gundungurra people –
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