Who are we?

We are Friends of the Colo, a self-managing remote-area volunteer conservation group that has been running since 2000. We aim to protect the natural values of the Greater Blue Mountains World Heritage Area and other natural areas in NSW by controlling invasive weeds in remote areas.

Our volunteers are competent remote area outdoor enthusiasts who come together for multi-day bushwalking and packrafting trips which focus on finding and treating noxious and environmental weeds. 

We run approximately 10-12 trips each year of varying length and difficulty. Over 4300 voluntary person-days have been contributed so far. 

We operate with the authority and support of NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service.