What we do

• It is regularly consulted by the ACT Government on management and development plans for the Territory's National Park, Nature Reserves, remaining bushland and rural leases. 
  
  
• It commissions research and prepares independent reports and recommendations.
  
  
• It runs seminars on research topics affecting the environment.
  
  
• Members participate as volunteers for work parties in Namadgi National Park and Canberra Nature Reserves. 
  
  
• The NPA has a delegate to the Australian National Parks Council and is represented on the Conservation Council ACT Region.
  
  
• The NPA ACT informs the public in several ways, through for example:
  
  • Displays at conservation events around Canberra;
  • Displays within ACT public libraries;
  • Sale of our Field Guides;
  • The NPA Bulletin, which carries articles on current conservation issues;
  • Guest speakers at our monthly meetings;
  • A comprehensive Outings Program which enables members to enjoy a full range of walks in the bush;
  • Submissions to Government on conservation issues.
    
    
• Organises regular outings and bushwalking.