Nature Conservation Society of South Australia

The Nature Conservation Society of South Australia is a voluntary body with members drawn from all parts of the State and all walks of life. Our activities include:

* protecting and managing habitats, particularly native vegetation
* researching threatened species and habitats
* working to ensure adequate park dedication, management and legislation
* educating the community and all tiers of

government
* co-operating with other conservation groups and land managers

The Society has taken action on many varied environmental issues since its formation in 1962. A major concern during the Society's early years was the need for South Australia to have an extensive parks system to ensure that the State's many plants and animals are conserved in their natural environment. The Society has sought the addition of new reserves and opposed the resumption of existing reserves when necessary. It has been Society policy to put its case objectively, based on the facts available. In many cases it has been necessary to carry out field studies in the areas in question, and since 1966 in most years there has been a major biological survey carried out by members and other volunteers. The Society also seeks grant funding to contract out research related to environmental management and education. Studies done by or on behalf of the Society are published as reports and made available to the public through sale and distribution to libraries and government institutions. For further information, to become a member, volunteer, or donate visit the website www.ncssa.asn.au