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About us
Contact details for WPSQ Bayside.
The Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland (WPSQ) is one of Queensland's oldest, largest and most respected conservation groups. Started in 1962 by naturalist David Fleay, poet Judith Wright, artist Kathleen MacArthur and publisher Brian Clouston, it is a strong force in conservation today. The object of the society is to preserve the fauna and flora of Australia by all lawful means.
WPSQ represents members' interests at local, state and national levels on all matters affecting wildlife and their habitats. Our Head Office in Brisbane is ideally located to access and influence state-wide legislation and planning decisions, and works in cooperation with its branches and other like-minded groups.
We have 24 branches throughout the State, with over 1200 members in Queensland and interstate. These branches consult with local councils, state government and their communities. This grass roots approach allows us to focus on actions which are achievable both as individuals and as a group.
Applications for membership, and subscriptions to Wildlife Australia magazine, are handled through WPSQ Head Office, in Brisbane. The link below will take you to the WPSQ Head Office web site. You will need to use your browser's Back button to return to WPSQ Bayside Branch.
While Head Office is running campaigns that cover diverse regions and issues, such as the mahogany glider, bilbies and vegetation clearance, WPSQ Bayside Branch is tackling issues such as dugong protection in Moreton Bay, loss of bushland in the Shire and conducts fauna surveys.
WPSQ Bayside Branch also host monthly meetings with expert guest presenters, conducts workshops and arranges family outings including night spotlighting to areas of interest. We are also involved in eco tours. A monthly newsletter and Wildlife Diary are published which keep members up-to-date on local issues and coming events, as well as providing information about wildlife. Bayside Branch also incorporates Koala Preservation Society and produces a bimonthly newsletter relating to Koala care and Koala issues in the Bayside area. The Bayside Branch also maintains a small reference library of material relating to Wildlife and Conservation, with particular emphasis on Queensland. This library collection has been built up over a number of years and is housed within the Redland Shire Council Library at Capalaba.
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