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Community participation

'Communities in Forests' program

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.

Conservation Volunteers Australia logo

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.

Vision

CVA believe in a healthy and sustainable environment, and for everyone to be involved in managing and protecting that environment.

Mission

To attract and manage volunteers to participate in projects that protect or enhance our environment and heritage.

Walking trail

Forest walking trail

Objectives

A healthy, diverse and sustainably managed environment
Environmentally involved communities
To find out more about Conservation Volunteers Australia, see the CVA website: www.conservationvolunteers.com.au 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
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  • Cumberland Volunteer Program
  • Friends of Strickland
  • 'Communities in Forests' program
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