Save Link Rd Forest

14/10/2026

This Sunday 18th artists will gather again in the Link Road Forest from 4 - 6pm. Come along.

13/10/2026

Recently, on a lovely Sunday afternoon in September, the inaugural Plein Air Forest Gathering for local artists was held in the Link Road Forest. Kris Zahra
was there and captured the magic in this lovely video.

Under a glorious sunset, shared with curious wildlife amongst splashes of colourful flora, this group of talented locals gathered to capture moments from the forest in their art.

We are so glad that bonnie had the idea of co-ordinating this event, and it's such a ripper it's now a fortnightly treat with the next one planned for this Sunday, the 18th of October.

So if you are a local artist or creative or just want to come to a gathering to give it a go, get in touch for further details.

📸 Kris Zahra
🎨 Carolanne Clement , Aaron Basei | Newcastle Artist , Graham Davidson Morgan Walmsley bonnie

12/10/2026

Definitely will! We all need the high biodiverse forests like Link Road Forest to be protected through the National Parks Establishment Policy. There are many levels of protection, some enabling the community to use the forest as always: for walking, jogging, bush walking, dogwalks, creativity, mountain bike riding and just hanging out listening to the birds. It needs to be easier for the community to protect the forests they love. Hunter Bird Observers Club (HBOC)

11/10/2026

With the forest clearing underway in the Winten development koalas are being driven from their habitat. Please watch for them on the roads. Put on hazard lights, slow down. Phone Hunter Wildlife Rescue 0418 628483 asap. Echidnas will also be moving.

Help keep our local koalas safe this breeding season.

With koalas on the move and crossing roads more frequently, we're asking drivers to slow down and take extra care in koala zones.

Together, we can make a real difference for our local koala population. 💚

Found an injured koala? Contact:
• WIRES: wires.org.au/report-a-rescue
• Sydney Wildlife Rescue: 02 9413 4300

Learn more about protecting our koalas here: www.sutherlandshire.nsw.gov.au/your-environment/native-wildlife/koalas

10/10/2026

10/10/2026

The NSW Government is seeking community feedback on the draft National Parks Establishment Plan (the draft plan).

The draft plan updates the current National Parks Establishment Plan (2008), providing a clear framework for growing the national park estate to protect NSW"s unique natural and cultural heritage for future generations. This includes how land will be assessed and prioritised for future investment.

Your feedback will help shape the final plan .

What can you say in your submission?

It doesn't need to be very detailed - you can talk about which forests are important to you and why you want to see them protected, such as examples below.

- Protection and habitat for threatened and vulnerable species in areas like the Link Road Forest.
- The importance of protecting our state's forests for biodiversity and ecological benefits.
- How the Link Road Forest as a National Park would benefit our local communities.

National Parks are important for many reasons, so there's no limit to what your submission could say!

The most important thing is making sure the community is heard, and we encourage supporters of the Link Road Forest campaign to make a submission - as collectively identifying the need to make Link Road Forest a national park for our region gives the community a powerful voice through this consultation opportunity.

Submissions must be submitted before midnight Monday (October 12) at https://www.haveyoursay.nsw.gov.au/NPWS-est-plan

📸 Morgan Walmsley

06/10/2026

Wonderful work. However, isn’t habitat clearing and wrecking natural streams and ponds causing the loss of frogs across our landscape? Why have sections of Brush Creek adjacent to and flowing into the Link Road Forest been wrecked and put in a drain in the Winten development? Aren't riparian zones protected? Who is monitoring this trashing of forest and stream around Cameron Park?

05/10/2026

Not long now until the BirdLife Australia annual Aussie Bird Count.

It can be done anywhere outside, it takes 20 minutes and you can do it as often as you like during the count week. You just need to register and download the app https://aussiebirdcount.org.au/register-for-the-aussie-bird-count/

We encourage you to visit the Link Road Forest area and participate by recording your count during that week as the data helps identify what birds are in the area and in what numbers.

We are also planning some guided walks in the forest during bird count week, so whether you are a seasoned bird watcher, a nature photographer or someone keen to learn more about the birds in the Link Road Forest area, keep an eye on our socials for dates and times if you would like to join us for a dawn chorus or an evening chatter of bird activity. 🦉🐦🐦‍⬛🕊