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Some examples of the tasks performed by volunteers involved in environmental programs

Program development
Project planning, development and evaluation
Representation on advisory and planning committees

In the field
Site assessments
Bush regeneration and weed removal
Dune/ headland/ wetland/ creek/ lagoon rehabilitation
Plant street trees
Parkland and garden maintenance
Revegetation
Erosion control
Fencing and livestock management around remnant vegetation
Boardwalk and bird hide construction
Beach walk trails and step construction
Design, installation and monitoring of nesting boxes
Fire hazard reduction (hand clearing)
Track maintenance and construction
Beach clean ups and litter collection
Work with farmers on new practices
Wildlife rescue and rehabilitation
Herbarium work, seed collection and plant propagation
Drain stencilling for stormwater education
Mowing

Surveys & Monitoring
Wildlife monitoring & bird watching
Biodiversity surveys - flora and fauna
Water and air quality testing, data collection and monitoring
Mapping

In the Office
Administration - phone calls, research, filing, data entry, membership information and mail outs
Report writing
Organise seminars, workshops, annual Christmas events and catering
Manage the supply of fact sheets and booklets for distribution

Promotion & Education
Lead guided walks
Participate in awareness raising activities and information stalls at festivals, open days and expos
Website development
Design and develop signage and brochures
Research at libraries and on the internet
Write newsletter articles and fact sheets
Photography/ artwork for displays, posters and brochures
Distribute information and promote membership of the program
Fundraising activities
Write grant applications

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