Become a Member

The membership rules of Landcare NSW Inc allow for the state's Landcare Networks to become members. Each member group endorses a representative as a committee member. New member groups can be nominated at any time during the year.

Click here for a list of current members and their contact details.

Membership Application Form

All Landcare networks/groups are invited to nominate as a member of Landcare NSW. Each application must be accompanied by a Letter of Introduction from the nominating network/group.

Download the Landcare NSW Membership Proforma (including the Letter of Introduction template) below.

Rules of Procedure for Membership of Landcare NSW Inc

1. Definitions

Landcare means Landcare, Bushcare, Dunecare or Coastcare groups, bodies or organisations registered on the National Landcare Register.

The association means Landcare NSW Incorporated.

2. Membership

a) Membership will be comprised of community-based Landcare organisations.

b) b) There can be more than one endorsed representatives from each member organisation but alternates can be offered. The representatives will form the committee of the association. Where an organisation seeks to endorse more than one person as a representative, they must make a written application to the membership sub-committee of the association stating the reason for the request. This application will indicate:

i. Area represented

ii. Organisation represented

iii. Unique community, organisational or environmental issues the individuals represent.

c) Committee members will represent the peak landcare representative or decision-making body in their region, district or area.

d) Committee members will have formal written endorsement from the peak landcare representative or decision-making body in their region, district or area.

e) Written endorsement of committee members will remain valid for 12 months.

f) Where more than one peak or representative body emanates from the same region, district or area and seeks membership of the committee, each peak or representative body must make a written application for committee membership to the membership sub-committee of the association. This application will indicate:

i. Area represented

ii. Organisation represented

iii. Unique community, organisational or environmental issues the body represents

3. Office bearers

Office bearers will be elected from the members of the association.