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1.Check out our new and improved website at nccnsw.org.au

2. Vision and leadership needed for NSW to become the clean, green state

3. Jack Johnson supports marine parks in Australia

4. Thank you for helping to defeat the marine park moratorium proposal

5. NSW government dumps Tillegra Dam proposal for Hunter

6. Time to take a breath: NCC calls for moratorium on mining and gas expansion

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Vision and leadership needed for

NSW to become the clean, green

state

The NSW State election provides the

ideal opportunity for a new era of

investment in a healthier, more resil-

ient environment for the benefit of

nature, the economy and society,

according to NSW’s leading

environment groups.

The Nature Conservation Council of

NSW, National Parks Association,

Total Environment Centre, Blue

Mountains Conservation Society,

Colong Foundation for Wilderness

and the Wilderness Society recently

launched a visionary agenda for the

2011 NSW election,

Natural Advantage.

Protect our native forests

1. Cut NSW greenhouse pollution.

2. Invest in the benefits of nature.

3. End native forest logging.

4. Restore our rivers to health.

5. Expand marine sanctuaries.

6. Control pests and weeds.

7. Listen to the community on mining and gas expansion.

8. Restore balance to NSW planning and development.

9. Reduce pollution and waste.

10. Invest in energy and water savings, and public transport.