Since 1971, we have advocated for the conservation of our local bushland. We’ve continued to stand by our values for over 50 years, representing environmental concerns in Lane Cove and beyond.
Saturday 21 June 2025, 9.00 am to 12 noon
Discover the history, native flora and fauna of this beautiful sanctuary on an exclusive guided walk. It is a hidden gem.
We regularly provide guided bushwalks in Lane Cove and neighbouring bushland. Detailed information and maps are also provided for self-guided bushwalks. You can obtain further information and book for current bushwalks here and by following our Facebook page.
Twice a year in Spring and Autumn the Society holds a plant stall in Lane Cove Plaza to sell native seedlings and plants found in our local area, to create habitat and food for wildlife. Our experts help with selection and cultivation advice. We also highlight local environmental issues and the aims of the Society.
Join us in our meetings held every 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00-8:45pm in the Lane Cove Library Meeting rooms, Longueville Rd (except January). Newcomers are always welcome!
We established the Bushkids programs which are now run by the Council and we have three permanent positions on the Council’s Bushland Management Advisory Committee (BMAC). Other activities include assisting in the publication of material relating to the natural environment in Lane Cove, informing residents of threats to the natural environment and writing submissions.
The Society is involved in all issues and campaigns relating to sustainability and the impact of development on the natural environment in the Lane Cove area. We keep an archive of all our submissions on our website. Current issues are highlighted below.
The Thursday 18 JULY 2024 COUNCIL MEETING was a joyful night as the 9 Councillors voted unanimously to keep all of 14 Gay Street as protected bushland. Thank you for all your efforts on social media, to write, do surveys, attend site visits and the large presence of residents speaking at and watching Council meetings made your wishes to preserve such a rare, special site clear.
14 Gay St, at the ridge of the Stringybark Valley, holds three Ecologically Endangered Communities (EEC): Sydney Bluegum High Forest and Sydney Turpentine Ironbark Forest (BGHF and STIF) are two that are protected by Commonwealth as well as State legislation and the third, Coastal Escarpment Littoral Forest (CELF) is protected by State legislation.
The Society urged Council over many years to acquire 14 Gay St as it is exceptional, a
large unique site requiring 100% protection due to its extremely high-quality bushland, Ecologically Endangered Communities that remained relatively undisturbed since its acquisition in 1917 and its subsequent sale in 2017.
The Pathways aged care facilities at 4 Northwood Road (corner of Kenneth St) and 266 Longueville Road. In both cases the development is above the bushland surrounding the Lane Cove Golf Course.
The Sport and Recreation facility at the Golf Course, 180 River Road, will be the largest such development project proposed by Lane Cove Council. It will have a considerable impact on the local environment including the replacement of 80 mature trees by new plantings.
A massive development between the Pacific Highway and River Road. The amount of green space in the design as well as other environmental factors are cause for concern to the Society.
