The ASF Karst Conservation Fund
What is the The ASF Karst Conservation Fund ?
Background
ASF Inc. is a registered Environmental Organisation recognised by the Department of Environment & Heritage and
the Australian Taxation Office. The ASF Karst Conservation Fund receives tax-deductible donations to provide
financial support for projects relating to ASF’s conservation and environmental objectives.
These projects focus on caves and karst and their better management and protection.
Directors of the Fund are:
- Peter Berrill (Rockhampton)
- Maria Comino LLB (Sydney)
- Tony Culberg B.Com, DipEd TTC (Hobart)
- John Dunkley MEd, BEc DipEd (Canberra)
- Kevin Kiernan PhD (Hobart)
Fund Management Commission:
The ASF has a Commission to provide the Directors with advice on projects and to manage matters such as fund
raising and reporting. The current members are:
Peter Berrill (Fund), John Dunkley (Fund), Nicholas White (ASF Executive), Grace Matts (ASF Executive).
Details of the Fund administration
For details of the Fund's administration download the
Operational Procedures - Gift Fund Interim Oct 09
For further information:
Email karstfundinfo@caves.org.au
Or
write to: ASF Secretary, PO Box 388, Broadway, NSW, 2007
What projects are supported?
- Small-scale, local projects aimed at cleaning and restoring caves, reducing the impact of cave users,
rehabilitating cave and karst environments etc.
- Projects relating to karst research and environmental education.
- Cave and karst conservation campaigns focused on specific issues
- Management of karst lands and caves.
- Publishing projects which further the objectives of ASF Inc.
Who can apply for project support and how?
Groups and individuals particularly those with ASF membership whose projects will contribute to the environmental objectives of ASF Inc
particularly ones which will contribute to the better understanding and management of caves and karst are encouraged to apply.
For further information email karstfundinfo@caves.org.au
To apply download the Grant Application Form
What projects has the ASF Gift Fund supported?
Timor Caves Study
The fund supported the study that resulted in the publication “Timor Caves Hunter Valley NSW” undertaken by the
Newcastle and Hunter Valley Speleological Society Inc in 2008. Order form see: http://nhvss.org.au/
Wee Jasper Caves Gate
A gate was constructed and installed in the sand trap section of Dogleg Cave, Wee Jasper, NSW by the Canberra Speleological Society Inc assisted by other caving groups of ASF. This project was undertaken in 2009.
What projects are being negotiated?
There are several projects in the preliminary stages of planning.
- Protection and rehabilitation of tufa terraces, Queensland.
- Karst Management Plan preparation and associated management and assistance with ongoing study and
management on private land subject to a Voluntary Conservation Agreement, NSW.
How to donate?
To donate to the The ASF Karst Conservation Fund download the Donation form,
complete it and either
post to
The ASF Karst Conservation Fund
C/- Mrs Grace Matts
176 William Street Bankstown, NSW 2200
OR
Fax to Grace Matts (02) 9708 4594.
ASF Inc encourages donations from benefactors including bequests.
For further information email karstfundinfo@caves.org.au
Timor Karst Appeal
A development application for a limestone mine has been approved at Timor in the Upper Hunter Valley.
Newcastle and Hunter Valley Speleological Society Inc (NHVSS) has lodged an objection in NSW Land and Environment Court.
This appeal starts 30th November 2009.
ASF and the Gift Fund are supporting this objection by NHVSS and urgently need funds (approx $25,000)
for this legal challenge to protect the Timor Karst.
Left: Grass trees on the mine site.
Picture used with permission NHVSS
Please see the Stop Press article from Caves Australia #178:
Stop Press Timor-p5.pdf
How do I support it?
Please download the Timor
Karst Appeal Brochure for more information and the donation form.
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