As wildlife habitat is forced to make way for housing and industrial developments throughout Port Stephens, we examine the importance of remnant vegetation and existing connectivity across public reserves as well as on private properties.
We again call to protect critical corridors in Fleet Street’s Stoney Ridge Reserve
Development application associated with 4 & 8 Fleet St, includes widening and hardening a sensitive fire trail where endangered species are present and degrades Thi important Stoney Ridge Reserve. we believe feasible alternatives exist. Read more
Anna Bay fears worsening floods and wildlife loss
A flood prone Anna Bay community fears the worst if the proposed AB Rises housing development proceeds By Carmel Northwood, Koala Koalition EcoNetwork Port Stephens& South Tomaree Community AssociationSue Olsson, … Read more
Tree and vegetation vandalism watch
Is our green Port Stephens turning brown? By EcoNetwork Port Stephens & Landcare Groups, Tomaree Peninsula Our green Port Stephens is being further urbanised – whether densification in the coastal … Read more
A vandal expands the tree story of woe
ENVIRONMENTAL SABOTAGE ~ Council and community start the rehabilitation following the chainsaw wielding vandal. We’ll never regain this loss on the iconic Bridle Path. Community loss of shade trees, wildlife habitat, climate control and oxygen ~ for what, improved views? 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
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
Celebrating National Eucalypt Day 2024
Starting in February each year, Eucalypt Australia3 begin a conversation about Australia’s treasured eucalypts. Gardens, groups, councils and businesses across the country hold events to celebrate their local eucalypts. Join an event or vote for your favourite gum tree. Read more
Maintaining Tree cover in Port Stephens
Maintaining tree cover is a high priority issue. Whether it is from concern over loss of habitat for native fauna, appreciation of the value of trees for shade and cooling, as a carbon sink, or simply a recognition of the importance of trees for visual amenity. Read more
Barrington – Hawkesbury Climate Corridors Alliance
Coordinator of the Hunter Community Environment Centre, Jo Lynch, leads a coalition of groups, including EcoNetwork, planning to save threatened species in the Barrington to Hawkesbury Climate Corridors, Read more
An alliance for threatened species in a warming world
Coordinator of the Hunter Community Environment Centre, Jo Lynch, leads a coalition of groups, including EcoNetwork, planning to save threatened species in the Barrington to Hawkesbury Climate Corridors, Read more