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What is natural resource management?

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Volunteer

There are a number of ways to get involved in natural resource management activities at a local, regional, state or national level.

Australian Government and other organisations that facilitate NRM activities can help people find an appropriate group to join, or support the formation of a new group concerned about the quality of the land and water in their area.

The following links can be used as a starting point for ways to become involved in natural resource management activities.

CoastKeepers 
CoastKeepers run events and education programs that enable the community to protect, restore and explore the NSW coast. Events include bush regeneration, underwater and foreshore clean ups and a state-wide survey of marine fish. Visit their web site for more information or to register to hear about the free events you can join.

Conservation Volunteers 
Conservation Volunteers provides support for a range of practical conservation projects through the volunteers that it attracts. See the conservation connect part of their web site for details of projects for which volunteers are sought.

Earthwatch Institute 
Earthwatch provides opportunities worldwide for people to engage in scientific field research to promote the understanding necessary for sustainable environmental outcomes. Visit their web site for details of projects in Australia and how to volunteer.

Greening Australia 
Greening Australia is focused on the health, diversity and productivity of our unique landscapes through the restoration and management of Australia's vegetation. It has offices in all states and territories. Find out about opportunities in your state or territory by visiting their web site.

Landcare Australia 
Landcare Australia works to help individuals, groups and communities to make a positive difference to the environment. It does so through partnerships between the community, government and business that work towards practical NRM activities, including on-ground projects, research and community awareness, to protect and repair the environment. There are more than 4000 volunteer community Landcare groups operating throughout Australia across a range of areas. Landcare Australia provides advice on forming new community groups as well as identifying existing groups.

Reef Check Australia 
Reef Check Australia is part of the United Nations' official community-based coral reef monitoring program which operates in more than 80 countries around the world. Reef Check Australia provides a globally-accredited training program that enables volunteers to gather high quality data that are useful to coral reef managers. Reef Check Australia volunteers regularly monitor and report on reef health around Australia and the Indo-Pacific. This information is used by community groups, governments, universities and businesses to design and implement ecologically sound and economically sustainable coral reef management. For details on how to get involved, visit their web site.

Threatened Bird Network 
The Threatened Bird Network is a community based initiative of Birds Australia and Caring for our Country. For details on how to get involved visit the web site.

WWF-Australia 
WWF-Australia maintains a website calendar providing information on volunteering opportunities to support on-ground conservation projects for threatened species throughout Australia.

Threatened Species Network 
The TSN is a partnership between the WWF-Australia and the Australian Government which works with communities and other conservation partners to help stop the declining numbers of native plants and animals, particularly those listed as threatened by the Australian or state governments. The network can facilitate contact with local, state and national agencies that can assist with skills training and provision. It also provides grants to community groups for on-ground conservation activities.

Waterwatch 
Waterwatch is a community-based initiative operating throughout Australia. It facilitates and coordinates projects to improve water quality in all states and territories. The projects include education, training and water monitoring activities.

State and Territory agencies

Check the links in the right hand menu for opportunities to volunteer for projects run by state and territory agencies.