NSW Crown land managers honoured during National Volunteer Week

Crown land managers across NSW have been recognised for their decades of service during National Volunteer Week, which ran from 19 to 23 May.

More than 130 volunteers will receive Crown Lands Service Recognition Awards over the next few weeks, such as David Seymour, whose family has been caring for Katandra Bushland Sanctuary on Sydney’s northern beaches for over 50 years.

National Volunteer Week is Australia’s largest annual celebration of volunteering. Over 2,500 volunteers are involved in Crown reserve management across the state, giving their time, skills, and energy to their local community.

Crown Lands Service Recognition Awards acknowledge individuals for each decade of continuous service on a land manager board. Over the next few weeks, 139 NSW Crown land volunteers will receive certificates for their long-term service, including:

• 21 individuals have provided over 20 years of service
• 19 individuals provided over 30 years of voluntary service
• 98 individuals volunteering for over 10 years.

Volunteers play a vital role in assisting with the management of Crown reserves, like Peter Westwood who will be commended for over 40 years’ of voluntary service on the board of Rose Bay Reserve, located in Sydney’s eastern suburbs.

For more information about volunteering to be a Crown land manager, visit Reserve Manager.

Minister for Lands and Property Steve Kamper said:

“This National Volunteer Week, we acknowledge and thank all Crown land managers across the state who provide outstanding service to their community.

“Crown reserves play an important role in protecting the environment and supporting communities with everything from green open space, parks and walking tracks to showgrounds, sporting ovals and community halls.”