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Sutherland Shire Environment Centre

SSEC is self-funded and is not affiliated with any political parties, supporting the community to protect our local environment.

Sutherland Shire Environment Centre (SSEC) was set up in 1991 by concerned Shire residents. The objects of SSEC are

1. to act to defend the environment of the Sutherland Shire and associated bio-regions, by supporting members and local community organisations in their efforts to protect and improve their local areas
2. to develop and conduct environmental education initiatives, to encourage behavioural change to achieve a sustainable environment in the Sutherland Shire and its bio-regions.

  • Nattai National Park
    Closed areas: Areas closed for ground pest control operationSome areas in this park are closed from 12am, December 18 2023 to 12am, March 18 2024 for a ground pest control operation. The closed areas are: Warrells Trail off Obrien's Road The area between Warrells Trail and Basket Creek Penalties apply for non-compliance. For more information, contact the local park office: […]
  • Upper Nepean State Conservation Area
    Hazard reduction burns: Nepean East HRThere is a planned Hazard Reduction burn in this park from 26/03/2024. The fire is called Nepean East HR. Refer to the Rural Fire Service for latest information. Do not enter any closed area or area with fire. If you see an unattended fire call Triple Zero (000). Penalties apply for […]
  • Mungo National Park
    Safety alerts: Directions to Mungo from BalranaldPlease be aware that Google maps are providing some incorrect directions to Mungo from Balranald. The only public access to the Mungo National Park, from Balranald, is via the Marma Box Creek Road and Turlee Leaghur Road. Follow the brown tourists signs from Balranald. There is no public access to […]
  • RED HANDS CAVE BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK March 29, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn LOCATION: RED HANDS CAVE BLUE MOUNTAINS NATIONAL PARK 2790 COUNCIL AREA: Blue Mountains STATUS: Under control TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes SIZE: 750 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service UPDATED: 29 Mar 2024 11:23
  • Blanche Peadon Dr, Narrabri March 29, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Advice LOCATION: Blanche Peadon Dr, Narrabri, NSW 2390 COUNCIL AREA: Narrabri STATUS: Being controlled TYPE: Grass Fire FIRE: Yes SIZE: 0 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: Fire and Rescue NSW UPDATED: 29 Mar 2024 15:54
  • Genoa HR March 29, 2024
    ALERT LEVEL: Planned Burn LOCATION: Bondi Gulf Nature Reserve COUNCIL AREA: Snowy Monaro STATUS: Under control TYPE: Hazard Reduction FIRE: Yes SIZE: 265 ha RESPONSIBLE AGENCY: NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service UPDATED: 29 Mar 2024 12:35