Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society
Oatley Flora and Fauna Conservation Society works to protect, conserve and enhance the natural environment locally and globally by:
Being an independent local watchdog over actions of local Councils, government agencies and developers.
Leading 're-greening country' and 'saving our species' planting events locally and regionally in NSW
Providing a forum for members to express their environmental concerns to local, state and national governments.
Campaigning against inappropriate tree removal and other environmental damage in our suburbs.
Providing environmentally-focused feedback to local Councils on significant developments and management plans.
Publishing educational materials including Birds of Oatley Park, Native Plants of Oatley and producing a monthly newsletter to keep members informed about local environmental issues, as well as conservation issues in the wider community.
Supporting environmental campaigns, such as conservation of urban bushland and protection of the Georges River catchment, prevention of microplastics migration from synthetic playing fields, introduction of Food Organic Garden Organic (FOGO) waste collection services.
Making representations to Members of Parliament on important local environmental issues.
Investigating and reporting environmental problems such as pollution and habitat destruction.
Working with other conservation bodies, such as the Georges River Combined Councils, Georges River Environmental Alliance, Total Environment Centre.
Funding environmental science research, for example: supporting post-graduate student projects.