Most members are involved in the work of their individual groups and some of these recent projects and campaigns are outlined below.
Members also have a broad range of personal interests which are regularly featured in our EcoUpdate e-newsletter. These have included beekeeping, electric vehicles and building a portable sun-tracking solar panel.
A vandal expands the tree story of woe
A 3 year saga and at the end … a tree story of woe but a mandate for better processes? Should the environmental impacts on public spaces surrounding private property be taken into consideration when DA’s are being assessed? Read more
Quarry applications continue unabated
‘There has been a failure by government to engage in strategic planning in relation to quarry developments despite calls for this from the community. Unless of course the strategic plan is to simply transform our area into a super quarry for Sydney.’ Save Balickera inc. Read more
Why Your Garden Matters
We help you create a wildlife-friendly garden by offering hints and tips on how to attract local wildlife to your garden, what to plant and how to keep wildlife as safe as possible while they’re visiting. Includes a habitat planting guide and brochure. Read more
Picnic for Nature ~ connecting beach, bush and your backyard
Our Picnic for Nature, a fun family event to celebrate 40 years of Tomaree National Park, focused on ways to connect beach, bush and your backyard. From making bird nest boxes, bee and insect hotels, to local plants that encourage pollinators, and more, we enjoyed a day meeting lots in our community, Read more
Affiliate profile: North Arm Cove Community Association
The Community is deeply concerned about the 3,500 lot paper subdivision adjacent to the village covering about 800 hectares, and currently zoned Rural Landscape RU2. Unlawful development and land clearing is accelerating, and is damaging the local environment. Read more
Local Landcare groups lend a hand for Schools Tree Day 2024
On Schools Tree Day this year, local Landcare groups Mambo-Wanda Wetlands and Soldiers Point-Salamander Bay joined Tomaree High School in a joint weed-and-plant event. Margaret Lamond gave a brief history of the site, referring to the plaque at nearby Johnny’s Well. Read more
Kings Hill Urban Release Area
The Kings Hill Urban Release Area is 8km north of Raymond Terrace. The land area is over 800ha with 3,500 new dwellings to be constructed here. There are serious concerns about the removal of essential habitat for our endangered koala and other species. Read more
Affiliate profile: Wetland and Ecological Treatment Systems
EcoNetwork’s newest business affiliate, Readers Retreat, has recently opened its doors. This local independent bookstore has already established links with two other EcoNetwork affiliates, the Raymond Terrace branch of Boomerang Bags and Salamander Bay Recycling. Read more
World Environment Day — helping boost a threatened species in Tomaree
Villous Mintbush, Prostanthera densa, is one of Tomaree’s most threatened plants. With dense aromatic leaves and mauve flowers, the mintbush is quite a sight. Read more
What value is a century old tree?
A 3 year saga and at the end … a tree story of woe but a mandate for better processes? Should the environmental impacts on public spaces surrounding private property be taken into consideration when DA’s are being assessed? Read more