Jan 13, 2023 | Campaigns, Nature and waterways
The Biodiversity Network Paper: A Tenure-blind framework for cohesive nature conservation across the ACT. The ACT, like the rest of Australia, is battling an extinction crisis. Approximately 6.2% of Canberra’s mature trees have been removed in the past 5 years; our...
Dec 12, 2022 | Latest News, Media Releases, Nature and waterways
As young people we have experienced unprecedented loss. We have lost the innocence of youth – forced to advocate for our lives, lest they be traded to the fossil fuel industry for a quick buck. We have lost trust in our decision makers – faithless after...
Dec 1, 2022 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
At this time of year, there is a lot of forward planning and looking ahead to be done: Where am I going to be for New Years Eve? What are my 2023 goals? What do I get my secret santa? Amongst this, it can be easy to let the year slip away without taking the time to...
Nov 15, 2022 | Latest News, Nature and waterways, Past Events
Come join us for a screening of the popular feature documentary FRANKLIN on Wednesday 14 December! The Conservation Council ACT Region and ACF Community Group Canberra are excited to present a screening of the popular feature documentary FRANKLIN on Wednesday 14...
Nov 3, 2022 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
Ironically, this year, National Threatened Species Day was also the day that community consultation closed for the Lawson North residential development, a staunchly opposed housing project in Canberra’s Belconnen Region. The project was referred to the National...
Oct 6, 2022 | Latest News, Nature and waterways
The fight to save Lawson Grasslands has been a battle on many fronts. Not only is the community working with ineffective conservation laws; but, a core aspect of this campaign has been putting Grasslands ‘on the map’ as an ecosystem worth saving. It should be...
