Newcastle Port

Newcastle Port Corporation has provided $24,000 in sponsorship for CVA volunteers to perform ongoing environmental projects at Nobbys over two years (2011-12 and 2012-13). International and local volunteers have been working along Macquarie Pier at Nobbys to weed, plant native species, maintain fences and access ways, as well as remove litter from... the beach. The CVA volunteers also have controlled the movement of sand by installing coir logs, removing invasive weed species and replacing with native plants that assist the formation and stabilisation of coastal sand dunes. Conservation Volunteers Australia is a not-for-profit, community based organisation, established in 1982 and is recognised as Australia's leading practical conservation group. More information about Conservation Volunteers Australia can be gained from its website: www.conservationvolunteers.com.auRead More