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Southern Brown Tree Frog Litoria ewingii

Crimson Mallee - Gawler Ranges National Park

Pygmy Desert Monitor Varanus eremius

Yellow-footed Rock-wallaby Petrogale xanthopus

About

The Nature Conservation Society of South Australia is a voluntary body with members drawn from all parts of the State and all walks of life. The Society's primary objective is to foster the conservation of the State's wildlife and natural habitats. Our activities include:

protecting and managing habitats, particularly native vegetation
researching threatened species and habitats
working to ensure adequate park dedication, management and legislation
educating the community and all tiers of government
co-operating with other conservation groups and land managers

The Society is also active in public education through activities such as Sunday Walks with Nature program, general meetings and its journal Xanthopus.

News

New 2021 Management Committee

Our 2021 Management Committee was elected by the membership at our Annual General Meeting on December 9th December. Committee members who were elected are: Patrick O’Connor President Doug...

EPBC Amendment (Streamlining Environmental Approvals) Bill 2020

The NCSSA does not support handing over decision-making power under the Commonwealth Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act) to the States and...

Wilderness Protection Areas on Kangaroo Island – management plan rewrite

In "re-writing" the management plans for five Wilderness Protection Areas on Kangaroo Island, NCSSA called for their outstanding wilderness quality to be preserved. Protecting...

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Membership Renewals

2020/21 Memberships fees are now due.

Please continue your support to help protect the biodiversity of South Australia. A strong membership base helps NCSSA demonstrate that the community of South Australia values its environment. Join your voice with ours to strengthen the message of advocacy for our native plants, animals and ecosystems.

Rates remain the same as last year: