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Industry & Investment NSW has been established to assist in building a diversified state economy that creates jobs. It includes the former NSW Department of Primary Industries.

Community arts organisation working with Landcare NSW to create landcare PlaceStories.

Local Stories - Global Connections PlaceStories is a software system for managing digital media, creating digital stories and publishing online. It is being customised to support the communication needs of community organisations, government agencies and others who work with communities, particularly rural and regional communities.

The Gould League designs innovative environmental education and training in sustainability.

AABR was established in 1986 out of concern for the continuing survival and integrity of bushland and its dependent fauna in or near bushland areas, and seeks new members and friends for promoting good work practices in natural areas. The Association's aim is to foster and encourage sound ecological practices of bushland management by qualified people, and to promote the study and practice of Bush Regeneration.

Several community groups, including the Rozelle Bay and Callan Park Bushcare groups, use the Rozelle Bay Community Native Nursery to propagate plants to create Local Provenance Plant corridors. These corridors provide habitat for a wide variety of birds and other animals.

Tumbi Wetland Bushcare is working on a Wyong Shire Council reserve and is aiming to preserve local flora. Weed management makes up a large part of this.especially at the margins of the reserve. As the area includes a major storm water outlet we also aim to improve the catchment for part of Tumbi Creek. With respect to this latter aim it has the support of the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA).

The Department of Climate Change was established on 3 December 2007 as part of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio.

The National Climate Change Adaptation Research Facility- leading the research community in a national interdisciplinary effort to generate the information needed by decision-makers in government and in vulnerable sectors and communities to manage the risks of climate change impacts.

The Gloucester Project is an initiative of a group of residents who are concerned about the impacts of climate change including the related issues of energy supply and cost, food production and production, pure water supply and fuel costs - and about the economic future of our community. Membership is representative of town dwellers and rural folk, of workforce participants and retirees. Significantly, many members are already engaged in food production, and are eager to promote energy efficient and sustainable practices. This ensures that we have a sound economy and appropriate lifestyle in the future.

Gloucester is located on the South-Eastern part of our drying continent. It is between the coast and the Great Dividing Range, and so has a combination of geographic and cultural features which has made it a centre of food production, water catchment, water distribution and human occupation over many hundreds of years. Our natural and human resources make us stand out as our continent is impacted by climate changes, fuel crises, food production and distribution stresses and significant changes in energy generation and use.

Several community groups, including the Rozelle Bay and Callan Park Bushcare groups, use the Rozelle Bay Community Native Nursery to propagate plants to create Local Provenance Plant corridors. These corridors provide habitat for a wide variety of birds and other animals.

The Gloucester Project is an initiative of a group of residents who are concerned about the impacts of climate change including the related issues of energy supply and cost, food production and production, pure water supply and fuel costs - and about the economic future of our community. Membership is representative of town dwellers and rural folk, of workforce participants and retirees. Significantly, many members are already engaged in food production, and are eager to promote energy efficient and sustainable practices. This ensures that we have a sound economy and appropriate lifestyle in the future.

Gloucester is located on the South-Eastern part of our drying continent. It is between the coast and the Great Dividing Range, and so has a combination of geographic and cultural features which has made it a centre of food production, water catchment, water distribution and human occupation over many hundreds of years. Our natural and human resources make us stand out as our continent is impacted by climate changes, fuel crises, food production and distribution stresses and significant changes in energy generation and use.

Australian Government program encouraging schools to take a whole-system and whole-school approach to sustainability

ErinEarth, "walking lightly on the earth", is an environmental education house and garden on half a hectare of land in central Wagga Wagga.

Ganngjalah (’gung-jar-lar’) is a cultural and environmental education centre set amidst a native botanic garden. Located on the far North coast of New South Wales, Ganngjalah is nestled within the Tweed Caldera in Bundjalung country.

The Gould League designs innovative environmental education and training in sustainability.

The aim of Living Sustainably: the Australian Government's National Action Plan for Education for Sustainability, launched in April 2009, is to equip all Australians with the knowledge and skills required to live sustainably. The plan has been prepared in conjunction with the National Council on Education for Sustainability by the Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.

Triple Helix Consulting works with progressive organisations in the public and private sectors to develop and implement more sustainable policies and practices. The 'triple helix' is Andrew Campbell's metaphor for sustainability - the intertwined and interdependent strands of landscapes, lifestyles and livelihoods.

Reintroduction of Local Provenance Vegetation to Annandale

Local Provenance Plants are those that have naturally evolved to suit the climatic, light and soil conditions of an area.

The Rozelle Bay Community Native Nursery collects seeds and cuttings from the closest remaining bushland, to propagate and reintroduce Local Provenance Plants to the area. The reintroduction of Local Provenance Plants has been extremely sucessful. As you walk around Annandale's public spaces, you will notice a diverse range of plants thriving and providing habitat to butterflies, dragonflies, birds, lizards and frogs.

Australian Government program encouraging schools to take a whole-system and whole-school approach to sustainability

Caring for our Country is the way the Australian Government funds environmental management of our natural resources.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

 The Australian Department of Agriculture, Fisheries and Forestry’s role is to develop and implement policies and programs that ensure Australia's agricultural, fisheries, food and forestry industries remain competitive, profitable and sustainable.

The Department of Agriculture, Forestry and Fisheries provide policy advice at Federal level on Landcare.

The Department of Climate Change was established on 3 December 2007 as part of the Prime Minister and Cabinet Portfolio.

The Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts develops and implements national policy, programs and legislation to protect and conserve Australia's environment and heritage and to promote Australian arts and culture.

The Murray–Darling Basin Authority is responsible for planning the integrated management of water resources of the vast Murray–Darling Basin — Australia's food bowl.

The aim of Living Sustainably: the Australian Government's National Action Plan for Education for Sustainability, launched in April 2009, is to equip all Australians with the knowledge and skills required to live sustainably. The plan has been prepared in conjunction with the National Council on Education for Sustainability by the Australian Government Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts.

The Border Rivers-Gwydir Catchment Management Authority is one of 13 Catchment Management Authorities in NSW established under the Catchment Management Authorities Act, 2003 . It is a source of specialist advice, education, training and funding to give effect to sustainable natural resource management in the Border Rivers-Gwydir Catchment area.

The Central West Catchment Management Authority is one of thirteen organisations that were established in late 2004 as part of major natural resource management reforms in NSW. Catchment Management Authorities are statutory authorities that report to the Minister for Climate Change, Environment and Water Resources. CMAs are funded by the NSW Government, with additional support from the Australian Government. CMAs have responsibility for devolving operational, investment and decision-making natural resource functions to catchment level.

NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water.

List of international, national, state, regional and local 'green' dates.

Industry & Investment NSW has been established to assist in building a diversified state economy that creates jobs. It includes the former NSW Department of Primary Industries.

The Lachlan CMA is one of 13 CMAs established under the Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003, which came into force on 23 January 2004 across NSW under broad statewide reforms that resulted from the recommendations of the Native Vegetation Reform Implementation Group.

The Lower Murray Darling Catchment Management Authority (LMD CMA) delivers funding from the NSW and Australian Governments, and other sources to help land managers improve and restore the natural resources of the catchment.  The LMD CMA is a statutory organisation established by the NSW Government in 2004.

The Murrumbidgee Catchment Management Authority (CMA) delivers funding from the NSW and Australian Governments to help land managers improve and restore the natural resources of the catchment.  The Murrumbidgee CMA is a community-managed statutory organisation established by the NSW Government in 2004. It is overseen by a community-based Board and is an organisation run by local people for local people.

The Natural Resources Advisory Council (NRAC) was established by the NSW Government  in 2004 as a single source of integrated stakeholder advice on high level natural resources management and land use issues.

The Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (Northern Rivers CMA) is one of thirteen CMAs established under the Catchment Management Act 2003 and is is a statutory authority. 

The Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water is the lead NSW Government department with responsibility for protecting and caring for out environment, managing water resources and developing and coordinating programs to address the impacts of climate change in NSW.

A government appointed advisory body which includes members from landcare, government and regional NRM organisations.

The NSW Office of Water is a separate office within the NSW Department of Environment, Climate Change and Water. It is responsible for the management of the State's surface water and groundwater resources.

Southern Rivers CMA is a locally based and managed organisation with a Board of local people, reporting directly to the NSW Minister for Environment and Climate Change. It is a statutory body established under the Catchment Management Authorities Act 2003 to facilitate and coordinate the management of natural resources in the Southern Rivers region.

The Western Catchment Management Authority has been established to ensure the local community has a significant say in how natural resources (land, vegetation, rivers, groundwater and biodiversity), are managed.

Friends of Grasslands is an Australian community group which advocates and educates for conservation of Australian native grasslands and grassy ecosystems.

Friends of Grasslands is an Australian community group which advocates and educates for conservation of Australian native grasslands and grassy ecosystems.

The Molonglo Catchment Group is one of three community-based catchment groups in the ACT.  All catchment group areas cross over the NSW border, however the Molonglo Catchment is largely in NSW.  The catchment groups act as umbrella groups for the many Landcare and other natural resource management (NRM) interest groups in their geographical area.

The purpose of this website is to build the capacity of the landcare movement to improve landscapes, lifestyles, and livelihoods.  The website is designed to facilitate learning and action on the part of a community of practice made up of landcare practitioners and supporters.  The site is hosted by the Landcare Center, a network of people and organizations working together to advance the landcare movement.

Site for Landcare Australia promoting landcare and corporate partnership/funding opportunities.

The new National Landcare Facilitator is Mr. Brett deHayr.

The peak body for natural resource management (NRM) volunteers in Queensland. QWaLC's roles include representation, advocacy, promotion, networking and insurance administration.

Tasmanian Landcare Association is a non-government, independent association of Landcare, Coastcare, Bushcare, Waterwatch and ‘Friends of’ groups in Tasmania.

Back Yamma Landcare Group is one of the groups of Parkes and District Landcare.

Ganngjalah (’gung-jar-lar’) is a cultural and environmental education centre set amidst a native botanic garden. Located on the far North coast of New South Wales, Ganngjalah is nestled within the Tweed Caldera in Bundjalung country.

The Molonglo Catchment Group is one of three community-based catchment groups in the ACT.  All catchment group areas cross over the NSW border, however the Molonglo Catchment is largely in NSW.  The catchment groups act as umbrella groups for the many Landcare and other natural resource management (NRM) interest groups in their geographical area.

Peak landcare body in the Murrumbidgee catchment representing 15 Landcare Networks - 12 in NSW and 3 in ACT.

A government appointed advisory body which includes members from landcare, government and regional NRM organisations.

Landcare in Parkes and Districts is about the community, businesses, schools, local industry, people within townships and farm families working together to effectively use and manage natural resources within the overall goal of promoting and enhancing a sustainable and productive environment.

Several community groups, including the Rozelle Bay and Callan Park Bushcare groups, use the Rozelle Bay Community Native Nursery to propagate plants to create Local Provenance Plant corridors. These corridors provide habitat for a wide variety of birds and other animals.

Tumbi Wetland Bushcare is working on a Wyong Shire Council reserve and is aiming to preserve local flora. Weed management makes up a large part of this.especially at the margins of the reserve. As the area includes a major storm water outlet we also aim to improve the catchment for part of Tumbi Creek. With respect to this latter aim it has the support of the Hunter-Central Rivers Catchment Management Authority (CMA).

Watershed Landcare Inc is an incorporated group with a diverse membership whose common interest is repairing and improving our environment. Members include established landholders, town and village residents, land managers, people with country retreats and local businesses.

A radio show broadcast on Sydney station 2SER 107.3fm and on the CBAA Community Radio Network. Presented by Ruby Vincent, it is "a grassroots environmental show that is aimed at the general community to show that we can do things to improve our environment and STILL maintain an enjoyable standard of living."

The website has many resources including images, stories and sound files.

ErinEarth, "walking lightly on the earth", is an environmental education house and garden on half a hectare of land in central Wagga Wagga.

The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has commissioned the Australian Research Institute in Education for Sustainability (ARIES) at Macquarie University to conduct research into how to move beyond simply raising awareness to achieve the attitudinal and behavioural changes necessary to live sustainably.

The Commonwealth Scientific and Industrial Research Organisation (CSIRO) is Australia's national science agency and one of the largest and most diverse research agencies in the world.

ECOS is regarded as one of Australia´s most authoritative magazines on sustainability, published since 1974 by Australia’s national scientific research agency, CSIRO.

Ecosystem function analysis is a fast and rigorous method for monitoring landscapes.

Ecosystem function analysis (EFA) was originally developed for monitoring rangelands for the purpose of sustainable development and maintenance of biodiversity. More recently, the method was adapted for use in other disturbed landscapes, such as mine sites.

A CSIRO service.

NetSquared enables social benefit organisations to leverage the tools of the social web. An initiative of TechSoupGlobal.org -- remixing the web for social change.

The Australian Student Environment Network is made up of campus environment collectives all over the continent working for a just and sustainable future. ASEN aims to provide resources and support to collectives across the country, share skills, passion, experience, resources, ideas and run campaigns together for positive social change.

A non-profit company whose core business is research and development on issues of strategic importance to Australia in the 21st Century.

The Economics of Ecosystems and Biodiversity (TEEB) study is a major international initiative to draw attention to the global economic benefits of biodiversity, to highlight the growing costs of biodiversity loss and ecosystem degradation, and to draw together expertise from the fields of science, economics and policy to enable practical actions moving forward. 

WetlandCare Australia (WCA) is a national not-for-profit, non-government science-based organisation, with a mission to support the community in the protection and repair of Australia's wetlands.