Corporate Body
Field Naturalists' Section, Royal Society of South Australia (1883 - 1959)
- From
- 1883
Adelaide, South Australia, Australia - To
- 1959
- Functions
- Natural history and Society or Membership Organisation
Summary
The Field Naturalists' Section of the Royal Society of South Australia was founded in 1883. It was established to facilitate the study of natural history through public lectures, excursions and other activities, and the publication of a journal. Included in its aims was the promotion of the preservation of the wildlife and natural environment of South Australia, making it South Australia's first conservation group. In pursuing these aims the Section played a vital role in the establishment of a number of national parks, including Belair National Park (1891) and Flinders Chase National Park on Kangaroo Island (1919), and the passing of the Fauna and Flora Presevation Act (1910). The South Australian naturalist was published by the Section from 1919 to 1959. Upon incorporation in 1959 the Section became the Field Naturalists' Club of South Australia.
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Published resources
Journal Articles
- Cleland, J.B., 'Reminiscences of the Early Days of 'the Field Naturalists' Section of the Royal Society of SA', South Australian Naturalist, 44 (2) (1969), 21-23. Details
- Kraehenbuehl, D. N., 'Life and Works of J. G. O. Tepper, FLS, and His Association with the Field Naturalists' Section of the Royal Society of South Australia', South Australian Naturalist, 44 (2) (1969), 23-42. Details
Helen Cohn
Created: 20 September 2022, Last modified: 10 October 2023