The Foundation is the only organisation in Australia whose philanthropy is an investment in our public estate, our unique species and our cultural heritage – for all to enjoy.
The Foundation's 2011 Annual Report
2011 was a year of transition for the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife in terms of staff and Board Members. It was also a great year in terms of land acquistion for the national reserve system, and the funding of threatened species projects. Read about our recent achievements in the 2011 Year in Review.
Click to read the 2011 Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife 'Year in Review' - our Annual Report
You can also read our Annual Reports from past years here
2012 Private Land Conservation Grants
In 2012, the Foundation was awarded $2 million over the next six years to expand its Private Land Conservation Grants Program to different types of conservation agreements. This extra funding was awarded through the NSW Environmental Trust on behalf of the NSW State Government. Applications for the 2012 funding round of Private Land Conservation Grants opened on March 1st and closed on Friday 20th of April 2012. Successful applicants will be notified in early June 2012.
New Foundation Ambassador - Ambre Hammond
The Foundation welcomes concert pianist, Ms Ambre Hammond as a new ambassador. Ambre performs solo and with orchestras in Australia and internationally. She also loves wildlife and the environment and will be promoting the Foundation to her fans and audiences, and will be an ongoing supporter of our organisation.
Find out more about Ambre Hammond here
The Foundation in the News - 2012
Read about the Foundation and its projects in the media. Articles mentioning the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife and Backyard Buddies from 2011 and 2010 Australian newspapers and magazines are available for reading and downloading. Have a look and see what we've been up to.
See what articles have been published about the Foundation recently
PAW Prints Update about Foundation People and Events
The Foundation has got a new publication! PAW Prints is the new quarterly update about the Foundation’s people and events. PAW Prints lets you know what the Foundation’s people have been getting up to in the last few months and what’s coming up on our calendar.
Read the first ever PAW Prints update here
Maitland Bay Visitors Centre Re-Opening
On 18 February 2012, a crowd gathered to see the official opening of the refurbished Maitland Bay Information Centre. The Foundation helped fund this refurbishment. The Visitor Centre features artworks designed by Indigenous art teacher Maurice Goolagon and a large mural showing the flora, fauna and landscapes of Bouddi National Park contributed by local volunteer artists Jim Doe and John Paff.
Foundation Achievements
Find out what the Foundation has done in its 40+ year history. What pieces of land have we added to Australia's national parks and reserves? What species have we protected and conserved? What cultural heritage sites have we preserved for future generations?
Find out what your Foundation has achieved so far
Current Threatened Species Projects
Since its inception in 1970, the Foundation has been funding scientifically based projects for the benefit of Australian native species. To date the Foundation has saved four species from extinction and funded projects to research and conserve over 30 other Australian plant and animal species.
Find out what species recovery projects are currently being funded
Recent Land Acquisitions for Australia's Parks and Reserves!
The Foundation is the only organisation in Australia whose philanthropy is an investment in the public estate. The Foundation acquires land through purchase, donation and bequest and gives it back to the National Reserve System.
See what properties the Foundation has helped add to the National Reserve System in 2011
Make a donation
Many who support our work pledge a regular amount each month, conveniently charged to their credit card or bank account. Will you be a regular monthly donor and help all year round? Help us purchase land for Australian national parks and protect Australia's amazing animals and unique plants by giving a regular amount each month.
Frequently Asked Questions about the Foundation
Curious about something to do with the Foundation and want to find out more? Have a look through our FAQ section first and hopefully it'll direct you in the direction you're looking for. Read our FAQ to find out about Foundation Projects, ways to Support the Foundation, Foundation Land Acquisitions, Foundation Grants, and the Backyard Buddies program.
Click to read the Foundation FAQ
Sign up to find out more about the Foundation
Read the PAWS newsletter to keep up to date on the Foundation's projects, or click to read previous editions of PAWS. You can also click here to read the Foundation's previous Annual Reports. You can also sign up to B-mail at the same time too, which is a free monthly email about animals you're likely to see in your backyard. It provides tips on how to make your garden and local area safe and inviting for native species.
