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Natural resources atlases or related search sites
Government and agencies
Non-governmental organisations
Landcare groups
Natural resources atlases or related search sites
The following links contain a range of information on biodiversity and or associated Natural Resource Management (NRM) information including online mapping tools.
BioNet
A system which allows for real-time access to NSW Agency Biodiversity database systems.
DECC Threatened Species
Department of Environment and Climate Change site covering threatened species, populations and communities information.
NSW Natural Resource Atlas
A great online mapping tool.
PlantNET
Plant Information System of the Botanic Gardens Trust.
DECC Native Plants and Animals
Department of Environment and Climate Change site about NSW native fauna.
Community Access to Natural Resource Information (CANRI)
CANRI stands for Community Access to Natural resource Information and is an access point for maps, data and other natural resources information.
Frogs of Australia
A great frog site developed by the Amphibian Research centre it has information about Australian frogs and their identification and ecology and has regional guides as well.
New South Wales Vegetation Classification & Assessment Database Project (NSWVCA)
An overview of this Department of Environment and Climate Change project.
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Government and agencies
The following sites are a selection of useful Australian and stage government environmental portals, NSW NRM agencies or statutory authorities.
Australian Government Environment & Natural Resources
Caring for our Country
NSW Government Environment Portal
Queensland Government
Northern Rivers Catchment Management Authority (NRCMA)
NSW Environmental Trust
Far North Coast Weeds
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Non-governmental organisations
Australian Association of Bush regenerators (AABR)
The AABR aims to foster and encourage sound ecological practices of bushland management by qualified people, and to promote the study and practice of Bush Regeneration.
Birds Australia
Focuses on the research and conservation of Australia's avifauna . A great resource site for those interested in ornithology.
World Wildlife Fund Australia
Part of the WWF International Network which is the world's largest independent conservation organisation. WWF works to conserve Australia's biodiversity through a range of measures.
Frog and Tadpole Study Group
A society of people based in NSW who have an interest in frogs and tadpoles and increasing awareness and appreciation of the natural world.
Royal Zoological Society of NSW (RZS of NSW)
Concerned with the study and conservation of Australias native fauna and the education of its members and the general public about this.
Ecological Society of Australia (ESA)
ESA is the peak group of ecologists in Australia and aims to create a community of knowledge and understanding among ecologists and to encourage the application of ecological principles in the development, use and conservation of Australia's natural resources.
Environmental Defenders Office NSW Ltd (EDO)
The EDO's mission is to promote the public interest and improve environmental outcomes through the informed use of the law.
Nature Conservation Council of NSW
A non -profit non-governmental organisation representing 120 community environment groups across NSW.
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Landcare groups
Landcare Australia
A uniquely Australian partnership between the community, government and business to 'do something practical' about protecting and repairing our environment.
Landcare NSW
A part of natural resource management in NSW which provides an overview of Statewide landcare activities.
Big Scrub Rainforest Landcare Group (BSRLG)
Formed in 1992 to protect Big Scrub Rainforest remnants BSRLG has grown to be the largest landcare group in the Northern Rivers region and has been very successful in obtaining funds for restoration works.
Brunswick Valley Landcare
A volunteer community organisation supporting Landcare & Dunecare groups and landholders in the Brunswick River Catchment of New South Wales.
Coffs Harbour Landcare
An umbrella group for approximately 50 land-caring sites, groups and associations in the Coffs Harbour Area
Clarence Valley Landcare
Richmond Valley Landcare
Tweed Valley Landcare
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