Blue Mountains Conservation Society in Wentworth Falls, New South Wales | Community organisation

Blue Mountains Conservation Society

Locality: Wentworth Falls, New South Wales

Phone: +61 2 4757 1872

Address: P.O. Box 29 2782 Wentworth Falls, NSW, Australia

Website: http://www.bluemountains.org.au

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24.01.2022 "The Narrabri proposal has proved to be one of the most controversial developments in NSW history"

24.01.2022 PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT RESOURCE KIT Are you concerned about environmental damage or a development related activity in your Blue Mountains neighbourhood but don’t know who to contact? Our Planning & Development Resource Kit may help you. https://www.bluemountains.org.au/pdrk-welcome.shtml

23.01.2022 "This is what we do to koala habitat in NSW.

23.01.2022 The magnificent Gardens of Stone region on the western side of the Blue Mountains is easily accessible from Sydney or the Central West. The Gardens of Stone Visitors Map shows trails, views and other main attractions.

22.01.2022 An Honours student from the University of Sydney is looking for Blue Mountains residents to participate in a survey on the raising of Warragamba Dam Wall. You can read more about how to participate here: https://www.bluemountains.org.au//warragamba-dam-survey-au

22.01.2022 GOVETTS LEAP UPGRADE The NPWS is proposing to undertake works to lookouts and facilities in the upper mountains. The Society has some concerns with aspects of the proposals and you can read about it here: https://www.bluemountains.org.au/#govetts... Read the plan, see our guidelines and make a submission by August 24

22.01.2022 GREAT NEWS! Our Blue Mountains Mayor Mark Greenhill wrote to the state government expressing concern about our wildlife. "With between 70 and 80 percent of the world heritage area impacted by the black summer bushfires, we see more native animals close to Blue Mountains roads and built up areas."... He asked the state government if we could have koala and wildlife signs put up throughout the City of Blue Mountains and on the highway. The state government has agreed. He will advise as to the locations soon but if you see koala and wildlife warning signs around the place, you will know why.

20.01.2022 More appalling behavior. :( "Long Swamp is habitat for the Giant Dragonfly and sits at the headwaters of the Coxs River."

19.01.2022 Following on from yesterday's post, you can read about the The Australian Bushfire and Climate Plan on our website at: https://www.bluemountains.org.au/#bushfireplan

18.01.2022 Great to see our nursery volunteers at Blackheath markets on Sunday. It was fabulous to see lots of people coming to get the plants!

18.01.2022 "You cant fight fires unless you fight climate change." The Climate Council includes some of the countrys leading climate scientists, health, renewable energy and policy experts. They launched the findings of the Bushfire and Climate Plan last night, with an inspiring discussion from our experienced panel. Watch it here.

17.01.2022 This is very worrying.

16.01.2022 This has to stop.

16.01.2022 Our Blue Mountains mayor summed up how many of us feel. You can download the Commission's final report here: https://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au//categori/nsw-bushfire-inquiry/

15.01.2022 "Ahead of Wattle Day (1 September) Australias endangered Gordons Wattle is bursting back to life after fears the species was nearly wiped out in last Summers bushfires. "Trent Forge from the NSW Governments Saving our Species (SoS) program said Gordons Wattle (Acacia gordonii) occurs on sites at either side of the Grose Valley in some of the most intensely burnt areas of the Blue Mountains and Wollemi National Parks." https://www.miragenews.com/endangered-wattle-burnt-by-bush/

14.01.2022 "It's just a plan to put bigger trucks on the highway, through the mountains." Our statement about it is here: https://bluemountains.org.au/campaigns.shtml

13.01.2022 If you'd like to help, you MUST REGISTER and undertake online COVID19 training before the event. Details are in the link.

13.01.2022 Does this surprise you? If you live on a bush block in the Blue Mountains, it probably doesn't!

13.01.2022 "The Independent NSW Bush Fire Inquiry Report, authored by former Deputy Commissioner Dave Owens and Professor Mary O'Kane has been released. "All 76, wide reaching recommendations have been accepted in principle by the Government and Resilience NSW will oversee & coordinate their implementation." You can read the full report here: https://www.dpc.nsw.gov.au//Final-Report-of-the-NSW-Bushfi

13.01.2022 What are your thoughts about raising the dam wall? Concerns have been raised about the endangered regent honeyeater and forest and woodland ecosystems if this goes ahead.

13.01.2022 Reclaim Kosci - a campaign is fighting to protect Kosciuszko National Park, it's native wildlife, water catchments and Indigenous heritage from the impacts of unmanaged, introduced horse populations. They have launched a new online parliamentary petition. If they can reach 20,000 signatures by mid January 2021 it will automatically trigger a debate in the NSW lower house. This will send a strong message to the government before the public exhibition of the draft Kosciuszko horse management plan, which is anticipated for Feb/March 2021. You can sign the petition here -

13.01.2022 What do you think about the proposed raising of the dam wall? We oppose it.

11.01.2022 Here is our President, Tara Cameron, discussing the current major issues of concern to the Society with Merran MacLaren on her Rights, Rorts and Rants program on Radio Blue Mountains. Tara talks about the proposed Govetts Leap car park redesign, the Katoomba Airfield lease, the raising of the Warragamba Dam wall which will threaten " a special area for Aboriginal heritage" and is "the biggest threat to the World Heritage Area ever" and also the massive potential of the Gardens of Stone and Destination Pagoda. https://anchor.fm//Talking-with-Tara-Cameron-the/a-a36ah2b

11.01.2022 Great news indeed!

11.01.2022 Here's a good story!

10.01.2022 We can't allow this to happen! "Species including koalas, greater gliders and up to 50% of the remaining population of the critically endangered regent honeyeater, would be at risk. In the upstream area where floodwaters would be held, the box gum grassy woodlands could be significantly affected.Downstream, three other woodland and forest communities..could be driven to extinction."

10.01.2022 Today, the CSIRO and Bureau of Meteorology have released their State of the Climate 2020 report http://www.bom.gov.au/state-of-the-climate/

09.01.2022 "A group of teens have launched a class action, saying the government has to prioritise their futures, over a coal mine."

09.01.2022 "A bill that will weaken Australias nature laws and transfer development approval powers to state governments was rushed through the lower house. The government blocked any debate on the bill. The bill will now go to the senate, so we only have until October to ensure it doesnt go through.

07.01.2022 Nine of the 10 largest California wildfires have occurred since 2003, but many of them reached their size more gradually than the current blazes, which spread with a speed and ferocity that even veteran firefighters had not witnessed. Sound familiar? What has changed in Australia as a result of our last devastating bushfires?

07.01.2022 "Tree ferns are wonderfully resilient and give a sense of permanence to our ever-changing fire-affected landscapes." Do you have a favourite spot in the Blue Mountains where tree ferns grow?

06.01.2022 Fight For Planet A - New ABC Series 11th August Premiering Tuesday 11 August 8.30pm presenter, prankster and positive planet-promoter, Craig Reucassel returns to inspire our thinking and challenge our behaviour, in new factual series Fight for Planet A: Our Climate Challenge. #FightForPlanetA Over three episodes, Craig takes on a climate challenge to reduce our carbon emissions and understand where our energy comes from, how transport and travel emissions affect our health an...d just what is the carbon footprint of the things we eat? Craig will showcase how individuals, families, schools and businesses can help reduce our carbon footprint by making practical day-to-day changes, especially in our homes. Well meet five very different Aussie households, who will take on Craigs climate challenge to reduce their energy, transport and food carbon emissions. Far from taking the pressure off businesses, Craig will check in to see if they are doing all they can to make the changes we need and challenge them to do better. Hell question our politicians and meet some inspiring Australians who are working toward solutions for the future of our planet. Small actions can lead to big changes and we can all play a part, so it's time for Australians to collectively change the way we think about climate change and join the Fight for Planet A. Attached Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=t4MHiNnTUvs

06.01.2022 With the next bushfire season fast approaching, the ABC has revealed new information "about the Gospers Mountain 'mega-blaze' Australia's largest ever bushfire".

05.01.2022 "The time for talk is over. Organisations must now actively play their part in achieving global net-zero emissions. The University of Queensland shows how it can be done."

05.01.2022 The gas industrys blueprint would destroy thousands of hectares of farmland and drain underground water sources, thereby harming regional and rural communities around the country if it was implemented. Full story: lockthegate.org.au/gas_industry_s_blueprint_a_disaster_for_

05.01.2022 What an awful time this was.

03.01.2022 What do you think about this? Please read and if you can, turn up tomorrow and show your support.

03.01.2022 Join the School strike for Climate global day of action on September 25th. Local actions are listed at this link - https://www.schoolstrike4climate.com/buildourfuture

02.01.2022 A reminder to help with this survey if you can... A larger version is available here: https://www.bluemountains.org.au//warragamba-dam-survey-au

01.01.2022 This is happening too often. Please read and act if you can to spread the word.

01.01.2022 Our NATIVE PLANT NURSERY will be SELLING PLANTS at the Blackheath Growers Market starting on Sunday SEPTEMBER 13. The markets are on the second Sunday of each month - corner of the Great Western Highway and Hat Hill Rd, Blackheath. We offer a big variety of plants with many specials. Our enthusiastic volunteers are always ready to help with your choice of plants.... SEE our website for more information on our nursery - including a list of plants. https://www.bluemountains.org.au/nursery.shtml

01.01.2022 ONLINE TALK by ecologists Drs Peter & Judy Smith NATIVE FAUNA of the GREATER BLUE MOUNTAINS Join us VIA ZOOM ... WHEN: 4pm Sunday 29 November (one hour) Register here: [email protected] You will receive a ZOOM Link before the day. The Society is very pleased to host well respected local ecologists, Judy and Peter Smith, talking about the native fauna of the Greater Blue Mountains on the very day the World Heritage listing for the area was decided back in 2000. Read an article about Judy and Peter and their new book here: https://www.bluemountainsgazette.com.au//ecologists-tribu/ The Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area is home to a remarkably diverse native terrestrial vertebrate fauna (currently 434 species) of international significance.