Hornsby Shire Bushcare

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Volunteering for a better environment


Contact us

For more information about Bushcare, phone (02) 9847 6362 or email bushcare@hornsby.nsw.gov.au


What is Bushcare?

Bushcare is community volunteers working with Council to conserve and rehabilitate publicly owned natural bushland.


About the Hornsby Shire Bushcare program

There are currently over 850 registered Bushcare volunteers in Hornsby Shire. These community volunteers work on over 130 different sites across the shire. Hornsby Shire Bushcare began in 1989.

Our Bushcare volunteers range from 15 to 90 years, and come from all walks of life. After attending an introductory training workshop, all registered volunteers are able to work on site with a professional Bushcare trainer. These trainers help volunteers learn new skills in plant identification and weed control techniques.


Bushcare Volunteers

Our approach

Our Bushcare Program aims to structured and supportive framework to integrate the community with the management of bushland. Members of the community concerned with the declining health of their local bushland are able to play an active role in bushland rehabilitation.

The volunteer Bushcare program is integrated with work by Council staff, contractors and other community groups who all contribute to the management of bushland.

Due to the importance of volunteers within Hornsby Shire, Council is committed to the long term support of the program by providing skills, training, information, support and direction to achieve success.


Bushcare Resources

Information for new volunteers

Information for current Bushcare volunteers

Case studies and special projects