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This page is under construction. If you would like your organisation's or program's web-site listed here please send an email to fnpw@fnpw.org.au.

Environmental news
Living green
Australian plants and animals
National Parks
Volunteering in parks


Environmental News
Planet Ark Reuters 'World Environment News'

Living green

Saving energy and water
Water saving tips
- Sydney Water
www.savewater.com.au - water saving tips, information on rebates and education resources
Energy saving tips - Energy Australia
Reduce energy consumption in your home - Sustainability Victoria fact sheets

Reduce greenhouse gas emissions - The Australian Greenhouse Office

Recycling
Recycling near you - Search recycling options by local council or by product
Recycling tips - information on products and materials from the Queensland EPA
Recycling facts - how the system works; an ABC Science Feature
Green Cleaning Guide - use less chemicals around your home; tips from North Sydney Council

In the community

Green activities Local Councils like Bankstown Council have web-sites with a range of ideas for people to get involved in in their community.
Bushcare Many local Councils like North Sydney Council run Bushcare volunteering programs for locals. Visit your Council's web-site for your local volunteering opportunities.

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Australian plants and animals

Information on Australian plants and animals

Australian Mammals - Resources from the Australian Museum
Birds in backyards
Frogs of Australia - Amphibian Research Centre
Australian Frogs Network
- Zoos victoria

Wildlife of Sydney - Australian Museum Faunanet
Australian native plants - Association of Societies for Growing Austrlian Plants
Native animal and plant fact sheets - NSW National parks and Wildlife Service
Wildlife photos and information - OzWildlife

Wildlife Rescue
Backyard buddies - contact details for your local wildlife rescue service
Fourth Crossing Wildlife - case studies and resources for wildlife carers
Wildlife Rescue Australia - resources for wildlife carers and wildlife information

Native animals as pets - wildlife licenses
In Australia there are r
ules and regulations about keeping native wildlife as pets. These laws vary from state to state. Click on your state or territory for regulations that apply in your area.

ACT
Department of Territory and Municipal Services
Phone: 13 22 81

SA
South Australian National Parks and Wildlife Service

NSW
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
Phone: 02 9585 6406 - Licensing section
TAS
Wildlife Management Branch - Department of Primary Industries and Water
Phone: (03) 6233 6556 - Nature Conservation Branch
NT
Parks and Wildlife Commission of the Northern Territory
Phone: 08 8999 4795
Email: pwpermits.nareta@nt.gov.au
VIC
Department of Natural Resources and Environment
QLD
Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service
Phone: 1300 368 326
WA
Department of Environment and Conservation
Phone: (08) 9334 0434

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National Parks Passes and visitor information

ACT
Environment ACT
Phone: (02) 132 281
TAS
Parks and Wildlife
Phone: 1300 135 513
NSW
National Parks and Wildlife Service
Phone: 1300 361 967
VIC
Parks Victoria
Phone: 13 19 63
NT
Parks and Wildlife Service NT
Phone: (08) 8999 4555
WA
Department of Environment and Conservation
Phone: (08) 9334 0333
SA
Department for Environment and Heritage
Phone (08) 8204 1910
Commonwealth parks
including Uluru, kakadu and Booderee

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Volunteering in national parks

Volunteering in national parks
NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service
NT Department of Natural Resources, Environment and the Arts
SA Department of Environment and Heritage

QLD Parks and Wildlife Service
TAS Parks & Wildlife Service
VIC Parks Victoria
WA Department of Environment and Conservation

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Conservation organisations

Coming soon...

Land conservation

Coming soon...

Land donations
Conservation of private land

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