Seed Bank update September 2026

Seed Bank update September 2026

In the Bega Valley we are experiencing a significant surge in spring activity, with several local native plants hitting their peak flowering period or beginning their initial seed production cycle.  Article by Merryn Carey: Far South Coast Landcare Seedbank Coordinator Genetic diversity in seed collection and propagation Maintaining a diverse gene pool for local native plants […]

Celebrating Threatened Species Day and Biodiversity Month

Celebrating Threatened Species Day and Biodiversity Month

In the lead up to Biodiversity Month the NSW Department of Planning and Environment’s Biodiversity and Conservation Division are celebrating the conservation work of the South East region by serving up some science with your sandwich each Wednesday. From Greater Gliders surviving fires, to innovative ways to connect with landholders, citizen science projects and the […]

EDO report: Defending the Unburnt – a guide to private land conservation for landholders

EDO report: Defending the Unburnt – a guide to private land conservation for landholders

The Environmental Defenders Office has published a new report focusing on the important role that private land conservation plays in protecting important areas on the East Coast of Australia that were not burnt in the black summer bushfire. “private landholders are in a unique position to contribute meaningfully to bushfire recovery and the long-term protection […]

Fireweed Workshop

Fireweed Workshop

South East Local Land Services and the NSW Weeds Action Program, with the support of local councils, will run a workshop on reducing the impact of fireweed on Saturday 31 October 2015, 1pm-4pm at ‘Haxstead’ farm in Central Tilba. The workshop will explore the practical issues in using sheep and other options. For details see the flyer Weed […]

Grants Now Available for Landholders

Grants Now Available for Landholders

Habitat Action Grants Applications are now open and will close at 5 pm Friday 16 October 2015. Angling clubs, individuals, community groups, local councils and organisations interested in rehabilitating fish habitats in freshwater and saltwater areas throughout NSW can apply for grants. Habitat rehabilitation projects which may be funded include: removal or modification of barriers to […]

Science Week Launch at Bournda

Science Week Launch at Bournda

It’s National Science Week starting tomorrow 15 August until 23 August. We are lucky to have our own Sapphire Coast Science Festival 2015, and to launch this, Bournda Environmental Education Centre will host some great workshops under the banner “The Wonders of Wallagoot”. Arrive at Bournda EEC tomorrow, Saturday 15 August at 12.30pm, for a […]

Connect to FSCCMN via Facebook

If you’re a Facebook user and would like to keep up to date with CMN news and activities, you can now visit and follow the Far South Coast Conservation Management Network’s Facebook page by clicking here. You can also access the Facebook page by clicking on the Facebook icon at the top right hand corner of […]