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South East Australian Naturalist Association
The South East Australian Naturalist Association (SEANA) is an Australian regional association of affiliated field naturalists' clubs across Victoria and adjoining areas of South Australia and New South Wales. SEANA fosters regional activities which furthers the study of natural history and seeks to promote conservation issues, advocating and well research management strategies.

Current activities
SEANA usually meets twice a year with the meeting (or campout) held in a town, at a conference centre or in an area with camping facilities. These meetings are organised by one of the member clubs.

SEANA is a supporter and partner of the Australian Naturalists Network.

The campouts usually have a program of events over two or more days. Events may include outings and excursions, visits to places of natural history interest and lectures and demonstrations. The meeting may also include a biological survey of an area of interest. SEANA's field naturalist volunteers have previously been identified as key sources of citizen science for biodiversity and conservation activities.

The formal meetings of the Association are also held during the program of events. Each Club is entitled to appoint one delegate for the meetings. Many other naturalists from the member clubs, or lone members, attend the campouts and the meetings.

The Association is administered by a Committee of Management made up of nine members. Three members of the committee are elected at each annual meeting, and hold office for three years.