Rules of the Cairns and Far North Environment Centre Inc (CAFNEC)
(Excerpt from Constitution revised September 2024)
The objectives of the association are-
- to promote the values of the natural environment, including the protection of native wildlife, their habitat, and the natural biophysical environment that supports them in Far North Queensland ;
- to engage in activities that promote sustainable land use, enhance environmental values, and conserve the natural biophysical environment;
- to encourage, promote, participate in and advocate for activities which contribute to the environmentally sustainable use of resources;
- To facilitate effective communication and collaboration among member groups for addressing environmental issues, thereby enhancing their collective impact and efforts;
- To advocate for environmental outcomes by facilitating connections between the community, industry, government, and semi-government authorities.
- to sponsor, conduct and assist the conduct of objective research on matters relating to the environment;
- to gather a collection of literature and other materials on conservation and related issues in a place accessible to the public;
- to encourage community education and responsible attitudes to the environment;
- to provide and promote forums and seminars for the exchange of opinions and organised debate on topics relating to the environment;
- to establish a permanent Environmental Office to carry out the objectives of the association;
- to aid in the establishment of and support organisations formed to protect and conserve the environment.