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SOUTH-WEST FORESTS DEFENCE FOUNDATION INC

FoundationRegistryABN 86380608492WA
Relationships
13
Data Sources
2
Revenue
$125K
Tax Payable
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Data as of: 29 Apr 2026
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About

South-West Forests Defence Foundation Inc. is a not-for-profit advocacy and research organisation protecting native forests in south-west Western Australia. Since 1975, it has campaigned against destructive forestry practices, published scientific research on prescribed burning and biodiversity loss, and advocated for forest conservation through national parks and reserves.

Giving Philosophy

The foundation prioritises evidence-based advocacy and scientific research to challenge unsustainable forest management practices. It supports campaigns and publications that demonstrate the ecological and health impacts of current forestry policies, particularly prescribed burning in south-west forests.

Wealth Source:Community-based voluntary organisation; funding sources not publicly detailed but likely from member contributions, donations, and grants aligned with conservation mission.

Tips for Applicants

Align proposals with forest conservation, native forest protection, and scientific critique of current WA forestry practices. Focus on south-west WA forests and demonstrate evidence-based research or advocacy outcomes.

Community Evidence

External Evidence

Identity

GS ID
AU-ABN-86380608492
ABN
86380608492
Sector
environment

Focus Areas

Themes
environmentresearch
Geography
AU-WA
Target Recipients
community organisationsresearch institutionsadvocacy groups
Purposes
Environment
Beneficiaries
General CommunityAnimalsEnvironment

Board & Leadership (12)

  • Elizabeth Susan Bell
    board member
  • Leslie John Bell
    board member
  • Paul John Bell
    board member
  • Ian Maley
    officeholder
  • Peta Kelsey
    officeholder
  • Peter Ewing
    officeholder
  • Anthony Bower
    other
  • Lachlan Kelsey
    other
  • Malcolm Robb
    other
  • Peter Bath
    other
  • Peter Rattigan
    other
  • Elizabeth Schultz
    secretary

Financials

Revenue
$125K

Method

Match Confidence
registry
Cross-references
2 datasets
Match Key
ABN
Relationships
13

Matched by Australian Business Number (ABN) — high confidence. This entity was found across multiple government datasets using the same ABN.

Data Sources

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Location Intelligence

Postcode
6909
Locality
NEDLANDS
LGA
Nedlands
SA2 Region
Nedlands - Dalkeith - Crawley
Entities in Area
13
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