The Friends of Lord Howe Island

The Friends of Lord Howe Island was set up in 2001 to assist the Lord Howe Island Board with weed eradication and other conservation projects on Lord Howe island.

Members of the Friends of Lord Howe, either from the local community or concerned non-residents, work with the Lord Howe Island Board to:

  • Protect and restore the island’s ecosystems
  • Promote the significance of Lord Howe’s unique natural and cultural heritage
  • Organise island activities which have benefits for conservation
  • Lobby for funding to support conservation efforts
  • Help with bush regeneration, surveys and other hands-on projects
  • Initiate new avenues for community suppor

Benefits of becoming a Friend of Lord Howe Island

Knowing that your membership goes towards building a community group that is helping to conserve and promote the World Heritage values of Lord Howe means that you are actively involved in producing positive environmental outcomes.

As a strong, active community-based Group, the Friends of Lord Howe Island are well placed to continue to attract grants and sponsorship to fund future programs.

Friends also have the opportunity to:

  • Meet with others who have a common interest in natural history
  • Receive a quarterly newsletter full of information on Friends activities and reports on bush regeneration sites on Lord Howe
  • Attend lectures by experts conducting research on the island
  • Enjoy the beautiful environment of Lord Howe while involved in valuable volunteer work

Join the Friends of Lord Howe Island

Annual membership subscription starts from only $20 for singles or $35 for families and falls due on 31st October each year (prices are in Australian Dollars).

The Treasurer Friends of Lord Howe Island Inc PO Box 155 Lord Howe Island NSW 2898
The Treasurer
Friends of Lord Howe Island Inc
PO Box 155
Lord Howe Island NSW 2898