1. NSW Regional Sustainability Seminars 2004:
Wagga Wagga and Tamworth

When: Thursday 19 August (Wagga Wagga) and Thursday 26 August
(Tamworth)

The 2004 Regional Sustainability Seminars will highlight local case
studies that are examples of sustainability in action including; the
latest approaches to regional planning policy; waste minimisation
strategies; energy efficiency initiatives and sustainable
agriculture. The seminars will also coincide with the Year of the
Built Environment which aims to enhance understanding about the
issues of sustainability and the impact of the built environment on
the natural environment.

For further information contact: Environmental Conferences
Phone: 02 9570 1577
Fax: 02 9570 1877
Email: seminars@impactenviro.com.au
Web: www.impactenviro.com

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2. NPWS Policy & Science Seminar:
Biodiversity Conservation & Environment Protection in NSW

When: Friday 27 August, 9:25 am onwards
Where: 43 Bridge Street, Hurstville, Level 1 Conference Room

Each session will be followed by a short question time .

9.25 am Welcome, Dr Jack Baker, Acting, Manager, Biodiversity
Conservation Science Section

9:30 Fire in Sydney's grassy Cumberland Plain woodlands
Presentation by Penny Watson, Ecology Research Group, University of
Western Sydney

10:15 Private sector certification and ecolabelling : a tool for
sustainable wildlife management?
Presentation by Duncan Leadbitter, Regional Director Asia Pacific,
Marine Stewardship Council

11:00 Morning Tea

11:15 Bermuda's Living Museum - the world's premier island sanctuary
Presentation by Nicholas Carlile, Department Environment Conservation

12.00 pm Close
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3. Community Environmental Law Workshop - South Western Sydney

When: Saturday 28 August
Where:Gandangara Aboriginal Land Council, Level 1, 103 Moore St,
Liverpool

Cost: $35 per person

The Environmental Defender's Office NSW (EDO) is conducting a
community environmental law workshop at Liverpool on Saturday, 28
August 2004. Participants will receive practical information to help
them participate more effectively in environmental decision making
in
their local area and to understand how the law can be used to help
protect the environment.

Morning and afternoon tea provided. Please bring lunch.

To register or for further information visit:
Web: www.edo.org.au/edonsw/site/workshops.asp

Or contact Christine Palomo at the EDO
christine.palomo@edo.org.au
Phone: 9262 6989

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4. . NCC Disappearing Urban Bushland Forum

When: Saturday 4 September, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm
Where: Dougherty Community Centre, 7 Victor St., Chatswood (near
Chatswood railway station & bus terminal, parking station nearby)

Cost: Donation

"WHAT IS WRONG WITH NSW GOVERNMENT POLICY?"

. Are you concerned that Sydney continues to lose more bushland
ecosystems everyday?
. Are you concerned that the Metro Strategy will legitimate the
ongoing loss of bushland ecosystems?
. Are you concerned that remnant native vegetation is disappearing
fast from urban coastal, inland urban and urban-rural areas all over
NSW?
. Are you concerned that the Crown lands sell-off will mean the loss
of remnant bushland all over NSW?

If you would like to share your views and knowledge as to where and
why this is happening, come to the NCC Disappearing Urban & Remnant
Bushland Forum - to express your concerns and help develop strategic
solutions.

To register: phone 02-9279 2466 or email ncc@nccnsw.org.au