We have received this correspondence from David Wilmshurst, the Chairman of the Bidjigal Reserve Trust Board:
Dear Neighbours,
It was good to see the support for Bidjigal Reserve at the conciliation meeting last night.
Given the passion expressed last night, I take it that the support will continue past the time of this issue.
Volunteers are needed for many tasks. Examples are: Bushcare, Flora and Fauna Monitor, Publicist, Guide, Historian, Clerical Assistant, Neighbourhood Contact Person, Corporate Friend, Webmaster, Advocate and specialist technical roles such as structural engineer, arborist, legal advisor, project manager volunteer coordinator etc.
Registered volunteers are well covered in terms of personal injury and public liability insurance by the State Government scheme.
Those interested in applying for volunteer positions for the Reserve should email their offers to the Secretary, at 
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Many of us were not even aware that the Trust Board wants our help as volunteers. This is a very important first step in opening up communications, and we strongly urge you to volunteer in any way you can.
Those of you who have long been involved in Council’s bushcare groups may feel some ambivalence over this. It is a shame that politicking has gotten in the way of what is best for the Reserve. I do know that at least one regular member of Council’s programme has enquired about the Trust Board’s bushcare programme and was very pleased with the response. She is now going to receive advice and assistance in managing the weeds behind her house. The two programmes aren’t necessarily incompatible.