by Trevor Paddenburg | Mar 3, 2025 | Advocacy, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
People, conservation groups and agencies are making a big impact in conserving nature and wildlife when they connect, respect and act, a packed audience heard at Nature Conservation’s recent environmental sundowner. Nature Conservation Margaret River Region’s latest...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Feb 7, 2025 | Environmental Weed Control, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
An army of volunteers got stuck into weeding invasive species to help restore Nguraren Kalleep Reserve on the northern boundary of Margaret River township last week. And they heard about the successes and challenges of managing a reserve so close to town from Friends...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Feb 7, 2025 | News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
A sell-out crowd joined celebrated author and scientist Viki Cramer in conversation with Nature Conservation Margaret River Region general manager Drew McKenzie to discuss Viki’s latest book, The Memory of Trees at the Margaret River HEART foyer last night. Most...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Jan 13, 2025 | Cape Naturaliste Conservation Enterprise, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
Echidnas could be calling your place home or moving through your property – but the charismatic native animals could be falling prey to feral cats and foxes. However, help is at hand for landholders at the top of the Capes region as part of a new initiative by the...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Jan 7, 2025 | Environmental Weed Control, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat, Woody Weeds
A picturesque family-owned winery in Gracetown is stepping up to protect the local bushland, joining forces with Nature Conservation Margaret River Region in the fight against wood weed species. Grace Farm, known for its premium hand-crafted wines and sustainable...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Nov 25, 2024 | Environmental Weed Control, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat, Woody Weeds
Olives are a popular garden plant grown for their fruit and draught tolerance, but Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is warning the Mediterranean species is becoming a problem weed in our bush. Local birdlife has adapted to feed on olives and the seed is...
