▲TopCall for nominations to NPWS regional advisory committees

The RFA of NSW is reminding anglers put their hands up for the regional advisory committees. Anglers fish both fresh and saltwater environments within many of the states parks, so if you have an interest contact the RFA for more information or letters of support. NPWS is calling for people who are passionate about national parks and conservation to nominate for regional advisory committees across the state.

The recruitment drive for members for the 19 advisory committees is part of an ongoing process to tap into community knowledge and expertise to guide the future of national parks.

These committees have formed a crucial part of NPWS decision-making processes for many years, advising NPWS on the care and management of national parks and other reserves within their area.

Committees help NPWS to ensure an ongoing community and neighbour involvement in the operations and play an important role as a point of contact for the broader community to communicate ideas and issues relating to conservation.

Advisory committee members also help NPWS to understand community needs which guide the provision of appropriate services and community facilities.

Committee members are appointed by the Minister for Climate Change and the Environment for a four year period. Current committees will be finishing their term in December and new committees will be recruited for the period 1 January 2010 to 31 December 2013.

Members are drawn from a wide range of backgrounds and interests, such as local councils, university students, the rural community, recreational user groups, conservation groups, bush fire brigades, the education, scientific and tourism fields, and Aboriginal communities.

Applications close 30 June 2009 Visit http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/explore/