Forests NSW and Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) have developed an exciting joint program for conservation management activities in state forests across NSW.

The community involvement program is called Communities in Forests. It aims to maximise the involvement of communities and volunteers in the support of conservation management programs as identified by Forests NSW.

CVA assists Forests NSW in the implementation of on-ground conservation works through a partnership approach to deliver sustainable outcomes for the protection and management of state forest areas and wildlife.

About Conservation Volunteers Australia

Conservation Volunteers Australia (CVA) is Australia’s largest practical conservation organisation, completing around 2000 conservation projects across Australia every year.

CVA involves the community in conservation projects in urban, regional and remote Australia, including:

• tree planting
• seed collection
  

  Forest walking trail

• endangered species protection
• weed control
• flora and fauna surveys
• walking trail construction
• fencing
• environmental monitoring.

Volunteering with CVA is a great way to enjoy the outdoors, meet new people and learn new skills while making a difference to the environment. CVA welcomes everyone who shares our love of the outdoors and our commitment to the Australian environment.

To find out more about Conservation Volunteers Australia, see the CVA website or phone 1800 032 501.

How do I get involved?

To find out how to participate in the 'Communities in Forests' program, contact:

• Conservation Volunteers Australia direct - see CVA website or phone 1800 032 501;
• email volunteer@sf.nsw.gov.au; or
• phone 1300 655 687.