Book Review: What the Trees See: a wander through millennia of natural history in Australia

Posted by NPA NSWon August 26, 2024August 26, 2024in Spring 2024Leave a comment

Author: Dave Witty

Publisher: Monash University Publishing 2023

Reviewed by: Helen Wilson of the NPA’s environmental book group

This is a recent book by an emerging writer about a wide range of Australian trees, both species and individual specimens, that have historical significance. Witty is an English migrant who fixates on the trees he comes across, particularly very old ones, to investigate Australia; finding a wealth of fascinating and often little-known stories. Along the way he demonstrates wide reading and knowledge of Australian history, literature and art.

Book Review: The Heartbeat of Trees: Embracing our ancient bond with forests and nature

Posted by NPA NSWon August 26, 2024August 26, 2024in Spring 2024Leave a comment

Author: Peter Wohlleben

Published: 2019 in German. English version 2021, translated by Jane Billinghurst, published by Black Inc.

Review by Graham Kelly of NPA’s Environmental Book Group

Peter Wohlleben is a German forester, best known for his “The Hidden Life of Trees” published in 2015. This newer book covers a variety of tree-related topics, mostly linked to relationships of various kinds between humans and trees. The author has a huge knowledge of trees. He is also willing to commit his own ideas and opinions into his writing.

Nature Kids Spring 2024

Posted by NPA NSWon August 26, 2024August 26, 2024in Spring 2024Leave a comment

Behind the scenes

Ecological health assessment of Royal National Park

Posted by NPA NSWon August 5, 2024August 5, 2024in Media ReleasesLeave a comment

National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) has welcomed the release of the Ecohealth scorecard for Royal National Park, Heathcote National Park and Garawarra State Conservation Area.

A solid start to improving NSW nature laws

Posted by NPA NSWon July 17, 2024July 17, 2024in Media ReleasesLeave a comment

The National Parks Association of NSW today welcomed the NSW Government’s proposal to reform nature laws, beginning with the Biodiversity Conservation Act and Local Land Services Act.

‘NPA is particularly pleased with the Government’s adoption of a ‘Nature Positive’ approach, a commitment to repair and restore natural systems rather than simply regulating their degradation. The report also forecasts solid improvements to the Biodiversity Conservation Act and Local Land Services Act’ stated NPA CEO Gary Dunnett.

Through a lens smartly

Posted by NPA NSWon May 30, 2024May 30, 2024in Winter 2024Leave a comment

Gary Dunnett, CEO NPANSW

It is a truth universally acknowledged that those who care about nature crave connection with natural places. Or something to that effect.

NPA is far from the only conservation organisation that traces its roots back to bushwalking clubs. Experiencing the best of natural landscapes and their inhabitants was, and remains, a powerful motivation for advocating for their protection.