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THE SOCIETY runs two sponsorship
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The Society also awards the Nancy
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WELCOME TO 2016 and a new year of activities. A look back at
2015 reveals a record $211,749 raised for conservation through our
six annual fundraisers. This is great news for endangered species
including the grey nurse shark and the red-tailed black-cockatoo.
We also gave $60,000 in sponsorships to recipients across many
disciplines, some of whom feature in our new Geobuzz section.
We are thrilled to have input from expert advisers Anna Rose, Tim
Flannery, Chris Bray and Tim Jarvis when we consider applications
to ensure your money is well spent. These sponsorships are financed
through this journal and our other published products. We also raise
revenue through scientific expeditions and partnerships with travel
organisations that share our passion for helping Australia’s wildlife.
Through your subscription, donations and participation in our trips,
we look forward to another successful year of giving back in 2016.
Alienor Le Gouvello on her
horseback trek along the
Bicentennial National Trail.
The year
in review
Chair: Jo Runciman
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