Conservation Society of New South Wales further records, 1968-1982

MLMSS 8472

fonds

1968-1982

Textual Records, Clippings

140587

0.34 metres of textual material (2 boxes)

The Men of the Land Society was a voluntary organisation formed in 1954 to embrace all aspects of the cause of conservation of natural resources. In 1970 the name changed to the Conservation Society of New South Wales. The society’s original areas of activity were in soil erosion, drought and forest management, which broadened from 1968 to take in the pollution of the environment, including air, water, litter, industrial waste and recycling. It conducted research projects and addressed critical issues in submissions to policy-makers. It also organised field days, technical seminars, film evenings and lectures, and student education.

The society published Living Earth, 1955-1983, the first periodical journal in Australia devoted to the full spectrum of environmental conservation. The society was financed by donations and subscriptions of members, as well as a small annual grant from the NSW Government.

When the Society disbanded in 1984 its accumulated funds and assets were transferred to the Institute of Foresters of Australia, the income of which was to be used for the understanding and enhancement of the Australian environment. The trusteeship of the Society’s Drought Research Fund was transferred to nominees of the Australian Institute of Agricultural Science.

References:
Conservation Society of New South Wales further records, 1945-1984

BOX 1
Folder 1
Papers including meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, reports, balance statements, newsletters, etc., 1968-1974

Folder 2
Papers including meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, reports, correspondence, newsletters, letterhead, etc., 1974-1977

Folder 3
Papers including meeting minutes, reports, correspondence, member lists, newsletters, etc., 1977-1979

Folder 4
Papers including meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, reports, correspondence, member lists, newsletters, constitution, etc., 1979-1981

Folder 5
Papers including meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, etc., 1981-1982

Folder 6
Papers including fliers, correspondence, newspaper clippings, policies, etc., 1981-1983

BOX 2
Folder 1
Papers relating to the planning and development of the Conservation Society, including history, constitution, terms of reference, etc., 1971-1980

Folder 2
Papers on policy, correspondence, fliers, etc., 1971-1980

Folder 3
Papers including meeting minutes, newspaper clippings, correspondence, articles, policy papers, 1977-1984

Folder 4
Papers relating to, and copy of The Living Earth, 1978-1982

Folder 5
Papers, primarily newspaper clippings, relating to woodchip industry controversy, uranium, national parks, drainage, etc., 1973-1978

Folder 6
Papers relating to the proposed logging of rainforest at Terania Creek, 1979-1980

Folder 7
Papers relating to environmental issues around the Border Ranges of New South Wales, 1976-1978

Folder 8
Papers relating to Parramatta River, 1971-1972

Folder 9
Papers relating to the Nature Conservation Council of N.S.W., including annual conference details, annual reports, etc., 1977-1981

Folder 10
Papers mainly relating to urban design and symposium on the future environment, 1977-1980

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