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FRIENDS
OF NEWLAND HEAD CONSERVATION PARK
BROAD
OBJECTIVES
The following objectives of FNHCP are broadly
those of the Friends of Parks Inc. tailored to suit the area in which
we operate viz. the Southern Fleurieu Peninsula Conservation Parks of
Newland Head, Springmount and Mt. Billy.
| 1. |
To
provide the opportunity for public participation in the management
of Newland Head, Springmount and Mt. Billy Conservation Parks. |
| 2. |
To
contribute to Friends activities by way of manual work, fund raising,
education and cultural promotion and social activities. |
| 3. |
To
contribute locally to the national and global needs for conservation
of the natural and built heritage. |
The
group is involved in the following activities in its pursuit of meeting
those objectives.
| a.
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Pest
weed and feral animal control (includes off park areas such as
nearby roadsides and river courses where threats to park integrity
exists). |
| b.
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Dissemination of information and educational displays in public
venues provided that the release is in the best interests of conservation. |
| c. |
Maintenance
and access location of trails where they pass through areas being
managed by FNHCP. |
| d. |
Collating,
recording and reporting information of assistance to selected
universities, students or Government Departments. |
| e. |
Administrative
and clerical work required of incorporated bodies (as well as
labour schedules, activities reports, etc.). |
| f.
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Preparation
of brochures and displays at local environmental seminars and
conventions. |
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| g.
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Monitoring
of biodiversity, identification of species, occasional research
and experimental trials. |
| h. |
Fundraising
by offering labour for other environmental projects which have
merit. |
| i.
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Assist
staff of NPWSA and encourage them in their conservation of those
parks in our district and support them in ameliorating external
threats. |
| j.
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Assist
in educational events promoting park conservation. |
| k.
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Assist
in preparation and make comments on management plans and their
reviews. |
| l. |
Public
speaking to other groups on subjects relating to park conservation
and our activities. |
| m.
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Conduct
occasional tours of projects for local councillors, environmental
groups and environmental consultants. |
| n.
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Best
practice revegetation programs and development of propagation
techniques and planting out techniques. |
| o.
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Wind
and water erosion control and development of efficient and effective
techniques. |
| p.
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Maintaining
awareness of local strategic and natural resource management plans
and the manner in which they might affect the integrity and conservation
of local conservation parks. |
| q.
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Commenting
on Commonwealth, State, Regional, and Local draft documentation
where it has implications affecting park conservation management. |
VISIT
THE LINKS BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION
JOIN
AN ENTHUSIASTIC, ACTIVE GOAL-ORIENTED GROUP
PHONE
ENQUIRIES: 8552 5693
EMAIL:
rtaylor1@iinet.net.au
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BRIEF GROUP HISTORY