Conservation of species and ecosystems is a core interest of natural history groups and field naturalists. Some of the ways in which this is put into action include

• documentation of the natural history of the area
• education, including natural history displays, bushwalks, talks to other groups, and natural history publications,
• serving on committees of various kinds
• providing background information to to inquiries, and for preparation of management plans, and responding when submissions and comments are invited
• working with Catchment Managements, Parks Vic and DSE in caring for the environment
• by making informed comment on conservation issues.