Protecting biodiversity and habitat
Habitat loss and fragmentation are major contributors to biodiversity decline across the region
Many fauna species once widespread now rare or restricted in range. But we’re working with landholders to improve management of remnant bushland, habitat values, species richness, ecosystem resilience and linkages for wildlife.
Bushland on private property
Our Managing Bushland for Wildlife work assists private landholders to preserve and enhance remnant bushland on their property, both through education as well as cost-sharing grants to carry out weed control, revegetation and other conservation work.
Inspiration for landholders
Gardens can help support the local wildlife, especially birds and insects which are our most mobile fauna.
With places to shelter and hide from predators, gardens can support reptiles, frogs and mammals. Urbanisation has changed the landscape but our gardens and street trees are stopping points and stepping stones for animals in search of food, shelter and water. Read more about creating a nature garden.
In our largely altered landscape, remnant bushland is a refuge for plants and wildlife. It protects against soil erosion and salinity, maintains water quality, provides pest control, stores carbon and modifies climate. But our remnant bush faces threats including clearing, grazing, dieback, tree decline, weeds, feral animals and fire. If you have bush on your block, it’s vital to conserve it. Read how to care for your bushland.
Inspiring stories from other property owners, gardeners, schools and volunteers who are conserving nature
Click on these links – each one features a local case study packed with ideas to help you make your contribution to caring for our local nature.
Boyd Wykes and Karen Majer – Growing a wildlife garden
Tony Lane – Tackling invasive arum lilies on a bush block
Anouska Pillai – Protecting biodiversity on our land
Ray Swartz – A foreshore restoration warrior
Jane House – Success with stream revegetation
Laura Bailey and Lawson Armstrong – Regenerative agriculture
Leeuwin Estate – Fencing, revegetation and weed control
Janet Duffall and Genny Broadhurst – Margaret River Coastal Residents Association
Maureen Munroe and Peta Goodwin – Conserving Barrett Street Reserve
Margaret River Independent School – Nurturing our school environment
Need a hand with conservation work at your place?
Nature Conservation has an Environmental Services arm to give landholders another tool to help protect nature, biodiversity and bushland on their property. On a fee-for-services basis, our Bush Regeneration Team can be contracted for quality bushland management, revegetation work and strategic weed control. And our biodiversity officers specialise in biodiversity assessments and revegetation and weed management plans for your property.
Knowledge for landholders
Information sheets for advice and top tips for planning and growing a garden for nature
‘Plant This Instead’ Planting Guide
Rat Control and Native Wildlife
Information sheets and resources to make your rural or semi-rural property a nature haven
Revegetation with Local Natives
Fire and Biodiversity Landholder Kit
Landcare and Sustainable Property Management
Information sheets to get to know and protect the wildlife on your property plus keep vermin away
Western Ringtail Possums and Your Property
Quenda – Our Ecosystem Engineers
Rat Control and Native Wildlife
Black Cockatoos and Your Property
Converting Dams to Living Wetlands
Online resources and how-to factsheets to help you do even more for nature
Create a Frog-Friendly Habitat
Manage Kangaroos on Your Property
Create a Living Garden Sanctuary
Free equipment loan
We loan out a range of equipment free of charge to make getting the job done a little easier. Email our For Nature program at peta.lierich@natureconservation.org.au to request a loan of equipment listed below. Include name, address, contact details, equipment you want to borrow, and the dates you need it for.
Weed spraying
- 100L weed spraying unit for use on quad bike or ute
- 15L backpack spray unit
- 5L handheld spray unit for small jobs
- Gloves, goggles, disposable coveralls
Planting equipment
- Pottiputkis (planting tool) for tube stock planting efficiency
- Auger for pre-dug planting holes
- Kidney buckets for carrying seedlings
- Pruning tools including tree loppers, secateurs and hand saws
- Mattocks for tackling compacted ground, mallets for driving in stakes and hand trowels for small scale planting
Tree treatment kits
- Dieback kits including tree injectors and fungicide to control the spread and impact of dieback (environmentally safe with low toxicity)
Address
Community Resource Centre
33 Tunbridge Street
Margaret River WA 6285
Postal Address
PO Box 1749 Margaret River WA. 6285
Contact Us
Phone: (08) 9757 2202
Email: info@natureconservation.org.au
