Latest News
Latest News
Biocontrol for Trad, formerly called Wandering Jew. This is Trad Infected with leaf smut fungus. Read all about it in latest PNHA Newsletter now on our website. Also Threatened Squirrel Gliders on Bilgola Plateau, how will fauna cross Mona Vale Rd? Synthetic Turf vs live turf, Pittwater’s disappearing bushland. #pittwaterwildlife #Pittwater #bushregeneration #squirrelglider #syntheticturf
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Merry Christmas! Where have all the Christmas beetles gone? This one In Avalon Beach, possibly Anoplognathus porosus. Join the Christmas Beetle Count Project. #christmasbeetleproject #beetles #coleoptera #australianmuseum #pittwaterwildlife
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Loss of Cumberland Plain Woodland Western Sydney-urbanisation
We had one walking inside the house at Forestville yesterday.
All the Christmas beetles have gone with the trees and soil, through woodchippers and excavators before the shredded corpses are dumped somewhere... courtesy of every delusional, hypochondriac, selfish, naive, cruel and or greedy human parasite that owns property/business in the northern beaches.... And commits biodiversity genocide with the help of the nsw government and NB council...
East Coast Olive Green Katydid,unIke a Grasshopper, has very long independently swivelling antennae, searching at night for delicious food such as orchid flower buds! Take a torch into the garden at night to find one and save your orchids!
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Latest PNHA newsletter is now on pnha.org.au. Read about Pied Stilts, Darters, latest PNHA advocacy for fauna crossings on Mona Vale Rd, Aussie Bird Count, and more. #AussieBirdCount #christmasbeetles #invertebratesaustralia #greatsouthernbioblitz2025 #invertebrates #beetles #pittwaterwildlife #angophorahispida #birdsaustralia
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Associate Professor Tanya Latty LOVES invertebrates - they make up about 97% of all animal species, so they really matter. Come to her presentation at the PNHA AGM Saturday October 19, 1.30 at the Newport Community Centre, The Boulevarde Newport Beach. Where have the Christmas Beetles gone? #insects #invertebrates #pittwater #spiders #beetles #phasmids #nativefauna #butterflies #moths
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Looking forward to hearing about the insects.
A great decision to allow dogs on beaches. This marvellous decision, Brings us into the modern world with the likes of UK where dogs are respected as family.
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About PNHA
About PNHA
With urbanisation, there are continuing pressures that threaten the beautiful natural environment of Pittwater. Some impacts are immediate and apparent, others are more gradual and less obvious.
The Pittwater Natural Heritage Association has been formed to act to protect and preserve the Pittwater areas major and most valuable asset - its natural heritage.
PNHA is an incorporated association seeking broad based community membership and support to enable it to have an effective and authoritative voice speaking out for the preservation of Pittwater's natural heritage.
It is a member of the Pittwater Community Alliance. Please contact us for further information. If you would like to make a tax-deductible donation to benefit Pittwater's natural environment go to the Pittwater Environmental Foundation.
Our Aims
- To raise public awareness of the conservation value of the natural heritage of the Pittwater area: its landforms, watercourses, soils and local native vegetation and fauna.
- To raise public awareness of the threats to the long-term sustainability of Pittwater's natural heritage.
- To foster individual and community responsibility for caring for this natural heritage.
- To encourage Pittwater Council and the NSW Government to adopt and implement policies and works which will conserve, sustain and enhance the natural heritage of Pittwater.
Some of our interests and concerns include:
- Native Tree Canopy
- "Wildlife Friendly" Gardens
- Weed Infestation
- Keeping our Waterways Healthy
- Beaches and Dunes
Act to Preserve and Protect!
If you would like to join us, please fill out the Membership Application Form. Alternatively if you would like to contact us for information on any of our projects, our details are:
Email: pnhainfo@gmail.com
Postal Address
PO Box 1
Avalon Beach NSW 2107
Other Environmental Organisations to Follow
STEP Inc.
STEP is a community-based environmental organisation with over 400 members from Ku-ring-gai, Hornsby and surrounding suburbs. Their primary aim is to work for the conservation of bushland in northern Sydney.
Australian Plants Society NSW
The Australian Plants Society NSW Ltd is made up of members from all walks of life who have a passion to learn about, share, grow and conserve Australian native plants and their habitats.
Northern Beaches Council - Environment
Safeguarding the Northern Beaches unique living environment.
Birdlife Australia
BirdLife Australia is dedicated to creating a bright future for Australia’s birds.
Sydney Nature
Find out about the huge variety of native plants and animals across Sydney, the benefits they provide and how you can support native plants and animals in your local area.
Sydney Wildlife
As well as caring for sick, injured and orphaned native wildlife, Sydney Wildlife is also involved in educating the community about native wildlife and its habitat.