Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales
The Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC) is the state's peak environmental advocacy organisation in New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1955, it coordinates and supports grassroots conservation groups to address threats to ecosystems and biodiversity[^1^][2][4].

History and Role
As NSW's longest-standing environmental coalition, the NCC has led campaigns to protect habitats and species for over six decades. It serves as a central body for community conservation efforts, focusing on legislative advocacy, public education, and policy reform[^1^][2][4].

Key Campaigns

• Koala Conservation: The NCC warns that koalas face extinction in NSW by 2050 without urgent habitat protection, citing threats from logging, urban expansion, and mining[^1^].
• Forest Protection: The organisation opposes native forest logging for woodchipping and low-value timber products, advocating for the transition to plantation-based forestry[^1^].
• Marine Wildlife: In 2007, the NCC challenged a federal decision to permit fishing operations in areas critical to the endangered grey nurse shark population, though the challenge was unsuccessful[5].

Structure and Affiliation
The NCC operates through partnerships with local environmental groups, providing resources and strategic guidance to amplify community-led conservation initiatives[2][4]. Its advocacy emphasizes ecological sustainability and climate justice[3].

[^1^]: Reflects combined campaign details from the NCC's website and ACNC documentation.
[^2^]: Organizational role per ACNC and Instagram descriptions.
[^3^]: Climate advocacy focus per social media presence.
[^4^]: Historical context from ACNC filings.
[5]: 2007 legal case details from administrative tribunal records.

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**Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales**  
The **Nature Conservation Council of New South Wales (NCC)** is the state's peak environmental advocacy organisation in New South Wales, Australia. Established in 1955, it coordinates and supports grassroots conservation groups to address threats to ecosystems and biodiversity.  

**History and Role**  
As NSW's longest-standing environmental coalition, the NCC has led campaigns to protect habitats and species for over six decades. It serves as a central body for community conservation efforts, focusing on legislative advocacy, public education, and policy reform.  

**Key Campaigns**  
- **Koala Conservation**: The NCC warns that koalas face extinction in NSW by 2050 without urgent habitat protection, citing threats from logging, urban expansion, and mining.  
- **Forest Protection**: The organisation opposes native forest logging for woodchipping and low-value timber products, advocating for the transition to plantation-based forestry.  
- **Marine Wildlife**: In 2007, the NCC challenged a federal decision to permit fishing operations in areas critical to the endangered grey nurse shark population, though the challenge was unsuccessful.  

**Structure and Affiliation**  
The NCC operates through partnerships with local environmental groups, providing resources and strategic guidance to amplify community-led conservation initiatives. Its advocacy emphasizes ecological sustainability and climate justice.  

[1] https://www.nature.org.au [2] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/49caf13e-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/profile [3] https://www.instagram.com/naturensw/ [4] https://www.acnc.gov.au/charity/charities/49caf13e-39af-e811-a961-000d3ad24182/documents/21328bdf-fa71-ee11-8179-00224893cef4 [5] https://www.animallaw.info/case/re-nature-conservation-council-nsw-inc-and-minister-environment-and-water-resources