Cumberland State Forest Volunteer Programs

Cumberland Bush Regeneration Program

Bush regeneration is a technique used to maintain a healthy forest environment by reducing weeds and allowing native plants to dominate. The Cumberland Bush Regeneration Program is a community activity, managed by Forests NSW staff but carried out by volunteers.

By becoming a volunteer, you can get involved in a range of activities:

Bush regeneration

Learn to apply a variety of weed removal techniques, improve you identification of native and weed plant species, whilst enjoying some physical exercise.

Seed collection & propagation

Understand concepts of provenance; collect seed from various natives and learn propagation skills.

Tree planting

Some sites have poor seed banks and require replanting. Planting tube stock grown from provenance seeds - learn to plant a tree properly with tree guards and stakes.

If you are interested in becoming a volunteer bush regenerator, simply fill in the registration form and you will be promptly contacted by Forests NSW staff.

Cumberland Volunteer Ranger Program

The Cumberland Volunteer Ranger Program has been set up to provide training opportunities for volunteers beyond bush regeneration. The activities they can receive training for include guided walks, forest maintenance, education programs and nestbox monitoring, just to name a few.

The program functions independently of the bush regeneration program, however all volunteers must complete 30 hours of bush regeneration work in the forest, prior to being interviewed for a Volunteer Ranger position. Once successful, you will be supplied a uniform, you will need to attend an induction session followed by competency based training in the project areas you choose. In return, volunteer rangers must make a formal commitment of at least 8 hours per month to the program.

If you are interested in becoming a Cumberland Volunteer Ranger you will need to:

Complete a bush regeneration form and participate in bush regeneration activites for at least 30 hours.
When you've completed 30 hours, discuss your options with the Cumberland Volunteer Ranger Coordinator and fill out an application form.

Like to know more about becoming a Volunteer Ranger? Have a read of Information for Prospective Volunteers and if you have questions, contact: