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Battle for Boranup Forest

It’s being called the “Battle for Boranup Forest”, with volunteers needed to help Nature Conservation Margaret River Region survey the extent of invasive arum lilies returning to bushfire-affected Boranup. In December 2021, wildfire burnt through more than 7800 ha of...

Augusta students rally behind ringtails

Augusta Primary School students have rallied to the aid of Western Ringtail possums, learning about the endangered animals, building dreys, removing weeds and planting trees to create habitat. It’s all part of Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s dedicated...

Local brew helps cockatoo conservation

Locals and visitors can enjoy a pint and help save our endangered cockatoos thanks to a collaboration between Nature Conservation Margaret River Region and Margaret River Brewhouse. Margaret River Brewhouse is donating $1 from every pint of Ruckus – their popular...

Collaboration key to arum lily assault

More success stories are emerging as Nature Conservation’s Arum Lily Blitz ramps up, including at Deepdene near Augusta where landholders, volunteer groups and government agencies are combining forces to fight the toxic weed. Former market gardener Peter Wren has been...

Say goodbye to Sydney Golden Wattle

One of our region’s worst weed trees is blooming now and the message from Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is to show no mercy when it comes to eradicating it. The worst weedy trees in the region are in the firing line thanks a new two-year Woody Weeds...

More hands to help nature

Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s professional services team is growing, with new staff available to help landholders protect nature and biodiversity on their property. The region’s peak environment and conservation group is best known for its youth...