History of the Trust
History
The Trust was set up in 1981 in response to community concerns about a proposed development that would have adversely affected the area. Since then membership has grown and the Trust has become an important community voice in support of its primary concerns of the environment, education and the community.
The Stroms
Allen and Beryl Strom were foundation members of the Trust. They were very much involved in the negotiations that led to the establishment of the NPWS in 1967 and were passionate advocates for healthy, sustainable natural and built environments.
Allen strongly believed in legislative protection of the natural environment in order to prevent its erosion through a “death by a thousand cuts”. The Stroms and the other early members performed the valuable service of attending every council meeting and maintaining a strict vigilance over proposed developments.
Beryl had a passion for the history of the entire Gosford area and became a well recognised expert in the field.
They were an inspirational couple, making countless historic studies, site inspections, proposals and additions for national Parks, numerous committees and the formation of the Environmental Education Association on the Central Coast.
A memoir of Allen can be read at http://adderley.net.au/strom/
The Trust was set up in 1981 in response to community concerns about a proposed development that would have adversely affected the area. Since then membership has grown and the Trust has become an important community voice in support of its primary concerns of the environment, education and the community.
The Stroms
Allen and Beryl Strom were foundation members of the Trust. They were very much involved in the negotiations that led to the establishment of the NPWS in 1967 and were passionate advocates for healthy, sustainable natural and built environments.
Allen strongly believed in legislative protection of the natural environment in order to prevent its erosion through a “death by a thousand cuts”. The Stroms and the other early members performed the valuable service of attending every council meeting and maintaining a strict vigilance over proposed developments.
Beryl had a passion for the history of the entire Gosford area and became a well recognised expert in the field.
They were an inspirational couple, making countless historic studies, site inspections, proposals and additions for national Parks, numerous committees and the formation of the Environmental Education Association on the Central Coast.
A memoir of Allen can be read at http://adderley.net.au/strom/
