KU-RING-GAI GEOREGION POTENTIAL UNESCO GEOPARK LISTING

In 2018 FOKE initiated a project to add extra protections to, and increase
awareness of . . . the Ku-ring-gai GeoRegion (KGR), with Ku-ring-gai Chase National Park as its centre, by extending along Berowra Valley, from the Hawkesbury River to northern Lane Cove National Park and east to the coast from Barrenjoey to Dee Why

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FOKE WEBSITE & FACEBOOK

We thank Leo Martyn, web developer, for his ongoing availability and professional
assistance to FOKE and our webmaster Ursula Bonzol. We thank Ursula Bonzol and Janine Kitson who collaborate and continue to manage and update the website content, posting submissions and reporting on current issues affecting Ku-ring-gai, as well as addressing any technical problems with Leo which we inevitably encounter throughout the year.

Read FOKE’s full Report 2025-2026:
Presidents report AGM 28 May 2026 FINALDownload





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FOKE AWARDS:

  • 2016 NATIONAL TRUST HERITGE AWARDS HIGHLY COMMENDED
  • 2009 NATIONAL TRUST HERITAGE AWARDS HIGHLY COMMENDED
  • 2008 NSW GOVERNMENT HERITAGE VOLUNTEERS AWARD
  • WINNER NSW HERITAGE OFFICE AWARD
  • “HERITAGE WATCH OVER OUR PLACE OF NATIONAL SIGNIFICANCE – KU-RING-GAI”

August 2026

FOKE STUDENT PRIZES

FOKE awards the Jan Langley Sustainability Award to a student at East Lindfield Public School; and the Jean Posen Environment Award to a student Lindfield Public School

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FOKE COMMITTEE

FOKE’s Committee consists of a terrific group of passionate heritage and environment
advocates —Ursula Bonzol, Joy Bryan, Christiane Berlioz, Carolyn Darby, Janet Harwood, Denise Hendy, Janine Kitson, Julie McArdle, Katrina Pickles, and Tanya Wood.

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FOKE MEMBERSHIP

I would like to express the committee’s sincere thanks for your support and for the generous donations which we receive each year that enable us to continue FOKE’s work and advocacy

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IN CLOSING

FOKE’s ultimate mission is to work to protect Ku-ring-gai’s heritage and Environment so our generation can pass onto future generations and families of Ku-ring-gai a sustainable and healthy future.

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FOKE E-News July 2026

Synthetic turf at West Pymble; Petition;
SSD Lourdes Retirement Village Killara deadline MON 3 August 5pm; SSD Seniors Montefiore Seniors Housing at 19-25 College Crescent, St Ives deadline by WED 5 August 5pm

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Congratulations Christiane

FOKE congratulations to FOKE Committee member Christiane Berlioz for her Ku-ring-gai Council Bushcare Outstanding Contribution Award for being a tireless environmental volunteer who has made a difference in Ku-ring-gai for over 17 years., 19 December, 2025

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