Cumberland Land Conservancy Inc is governed by a constitution established by the founding committee in December 2014.
The present office bearers of committee were elected as casual appointments to Committee until the next AGM by a popular members vote at the 8 November 2025 AGM. Wayne Olling is a casual appointment to the Committee as an ordinary member to aid the transition to new management.
The current office bearers are as follows:
President – Mark Fuller: Mark is a foundation member of Cumberland Land Conservancy (CLC) who brought to the organisation his decades of experience in avian and other fauna observation and protection. He is also a member of Cumberland Bird Observers Club. Since the inception of CLC, Mark has conducted monthly fauna surveys at “Wallaroo’ and ‘Wombat’ and periodic surveys at ‘Marsdenia’ and ‘Thornbill’.
Treasurer – Doug Meredith: Doug has had a life-long interest in conservation and biodiversity, particularly avian fauna. He is a member of CPA Australia, has a degree in accounting & economics, a master’s degree in accounting, a master’s degree in business administration and a graduate certificate in applied finance & investment, using these in many years’ experience in accounting, finance and management within the public, government and not for profit sectors.
Secretary/Public Officer – Lisa Kemp: Lisa has been volunteering in bushcare groups in western Sydney for over 30 years. She has an Honours degree in botany and zoology, and also completed postgraduate studies leading to work as a librarian and TAFE teacher.
Scientific Officer – Dr Alison Hewitt BSc (Hons) PhD: Alison has researched on the reproductive biology of Australian Melaleuca species, plant community responses to fire and other disturbance, taught botany and ecology at Western Sydney University and is interested in the intersection of conservation and the planning system. She is currently employed as a senior ecologist in local government. Alison’s research publications are available at Research Gate
Member of Committee – Wayne Olling: Wayne is also a foundation member of CLC and served for almost ten years as President or the organisation. He has a wealth of administrative experience in the NSW Public Service, in church groups and in community conservation groups including active bushcare on several sites across Western Sydney.