CLC Committee

Cumberland Land Conservancy Inc is governed by a constitution established by the founding committee in December 2014.

The present committee were elected by a popular members vote at the 9 November 2024 Annual General Meeting.

The current office bearers are as follows:

President – Yogesh Nair: Yogesh has over 15 years of experience in bushland conservation, restoration, site supervision, project management, environment consultant (Botanist & Ecologist) including veg assessments and developing management plans. Qualifications include CLM III; Advanced Dip. App. Environmental Management; BSc and MSc in Biodiversity Conservation.  management plans.

Vice President – Wayne Olling Wayne has been an advocate for conservation of the Cumberland Plain environment with numerous conservation organisations for more than 20 years. He was a founding member of Cumberland Land Conservancy Inc (CLC).

Treasurer – Nikki Kirkman: Nikki has always had a love for the environment and native animals and has worked as a volunteer with Wires. After the bushfires in 2019/2020 Nikki joined CLC and the NSW Rural Fire Service. Nikki has three decades of accounting, bookkeeping and small business experience. She holds an Associate Diploma in Business (Accounting) and a Master’s degree in Professional Accounting.

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 – Natalie James: Natalie began as a bush regenerator doing weed control and restoration works across Western Sydney. She is currently a weed control coordinator in local government. Qualifications include CLM III; Bachelor of Environmental Science and Management. Natalie is also Bushcare supervisor at ‘Thornbill’, Agnes Banks. 

Legal Officer – Martin O’Reilly: Martin is a passionate advocate for the protection of both the natural environment of Western Sydney and the environment more broadly. Martin has a B.A., LLB and, for almost 20 years, occupied the position of President of Blacktown & District Environment Group Inc.

Member of Committee – 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.

Member of Committee – Brian Kirkman: From a young age Brian has had a strong interest in native fauna and the environment they live in. Brian has held senior roles in the Public and Private sector and brings these skills to assist the CLC’s operational objectives.