About Us

What is the purpose of the Pittwater Environmental Foundation?

The Foundation was established in 2006 to conserve and enhance the natural environment of the Pittwater local government area through the application of tax deductible donations, gifts and bequests. The Directors were appointed by Pittwater Council.

Donations to the Pittwater Environmental Foundation are tax deductible, as it is a Deductible Gift Recipient. Find out more about making a donation ...

What are Pittwater’s Environmental problems and needs ?

About 33% (about 1600 ha excluding National Parks) of the original pre-European bushland in Pittwater remains in a reasonably natural or undisturbed condition. Of this, only about 400ha remains in public ownership.

All remaining natural bushland is subject to encroachment, illegal clearing, weed invasion, feral animals, altered drainage, bushfire hazard reduction requirements and other edge effects.

Within Pittwater 38 species of plants or animals are listed as endangered or threatened under the Threatened Species Act. There are two endangered populations (Koala and Squirrel Glider) and eight endangered ecological communities or types of bushland.

Find out more about threatened species, populations and ecological communities in Pittwater ...

Caring for our Natural Environment

The large area of bushland and relatively low population in Pittwater means there is insufficient funding from Council rates and occasional government grants to properly care for our very special environment. Your donation can make a real difference. Find out how to donate ...

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