Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Incorporated
The Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Incorporated (DFNCS) is an Australian nonprofit organisation dedicated to environmental education, conservation advocacy, and fostering community engagement with natural history. Established in 1977, the group focuses on biodiversity preservation, ecological research, and promoting awareness of regional flora, fauna, and cultural heritage[^1^][4].

Activities and Programs

DFNCS organizes monthly meetings and field trips across the Dubbo region, including birdwatching expeditions, geological surveys, and visits to wetlands and culturally significant sites[^2^][4]. Special events such as weekend camping trips and spring excursions are held annually[^3^][4]. Members participate in workshops, contribute to local conservation initiatives, and advise on environmental policy[^4^][4].

Conservation Focus

The society actively monitors and documents local wildlife, maintaining a definitive checklist of bird species within a 50 km radius of Dubbo, updated regularly[^5^][2]. It collaborates with government bodies, including producing educational materials like the 2022 brochure on local cockatoo conservation, funded by the NSW Environmental Trust[^6^][2]. Historically, DFNCS published Natural History of the Dubbo Region (1984), a foundational text now archived in regional libraries[^7^][2].

Community Engagement

DFNCS emphasises inclusivity, welcoming members with diverse interests ranging from Aboriginal cultural heritage to urban biodiversity[^8^][4]. The group advocates for environmental responsibility, participating in lobbying efforts and serving on advisory committees[^9^][4].

[^1^]: Refers to establishment year and mission as per ACNC and Landcare NSW profiles[3][4].
[^2^]: Monthly meetings and field trip structure described by Landcare NSW[4].
[^3^]: Annual events noted in Landcare NSW overview[4].
[^4^]: Policy involvement detailed in Landcare NSW summary[4].
[^5^]: Bird checklist maintained per DFNCS publications page[2].
[^6^]: Cockatoo conservation partnership cited in DFNCS materials[2].
[^7^]: 1984 publication referenced in DFNCS archives[2].
[^8^]: Inclusivity and interests highlighted by Landcare NSW[4].
[^9^]: Advocacy roles outlined in Landcare NSW profile[4].

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**Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Incorporated**  
The **Dubbo Field Naturalist & Conservation Society Incorporated** is an Australian nonprofit organisation dedicated to environmental education, conservation advocacy, and fostering community engagement with natural history. Established in 1977, the group focuses on biodiversity preservation, ecological research, and promoting awareness of regional flora, fauna, and cultural heritage.  

### Activities and Programs  
The society organizes monthly meetings and field trips across the Dubbo region, including birdwatching expeditions, geological surveys, and visits to wetlands and culturally significant sites. Special events such as weekend camping trips and spring excursions are held annually. Members participate in workshops, contribute to local conservation initiatives, and advise on environmental policy.  

### Conservation Focus  
The society actively monitors and documents local wildlife, maintaining a definitive checklist of bird species within a 50 km radius of Dubbo, updated regularly. It collaborates with government bodies, including producing educational materials on local cockatoo conservation. Historically, DFNCS published *Natural History of the Dubbo Region* (1984), a foundational text now archived in regional libraries.  

### Community Engagement  
The society emphasises inclusivity, welcoming members with diverse interests ranging from Aboriginal cultural heritage to urban biodiversity. The group advocates for environmental responsibility, participating in lobbying efforts and serving on advisory committees.  

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[1] https://www.dubbofieldnats.org.au [2] https://www.dubbofieldnats.org.au/publications/ [3] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/461ddef6-38af-e811-a960-000d3ad24282 [4] https://landcare.nsw.gov.au/groups/dubbo-field-naturalist-consevation-society-inc [5] https://dubbo.org/relax/clubs/dubbo-field-naturalists