by Trevor Paddenburg | Oct 26, 2026 | Arum Lily Blitz, Citizen Science Weed Mapping, Environmental Weed Control, News & Events
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is calling for an urgent ramp-up of investment in the fight against arum lily following the invasive species’ listing as a weed that threatens the nation. A major new decision by the National Biosecurity Committee lists arum...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Oct 12, 2026 | Advocacy, Cape Naturaliste Conservation Enterprise, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is calling for a comprehensive, evidence-based review of prescribed burning policy in WA, saying the growing impacts of climate change and emerging ecological research make it timely to reconsider how fire is managed across...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Oct 5, 2026 | Caring for Coast, News & Events
The community is being invited to roll up their sleeves and help protect the Margaret River Region’s coastline as the WA Beach Clean-up returns this October. Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is encouraging locals to get involved in two events that will tackle...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Sep 8, 2026 | Biodiversity Assessments, Environmental Weed Control, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat, Woody Weeds
A herd of happy goats is helping tackle blackberry, kikuyu and woody weeds at Island Brook Estate, as the wine producers begin an ambitious project to boost the health and biodiversity of their farm dams and catchment. Owners Paul and Jill O’Callaghan bought the...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Aug 17, 2026 | News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
Margaret River retired doctor and environmental champion Ann Ward has chosen to leave a gift in her Will to Nature Conservation Margaret River Region, ensuring her connection to nature and commitment to caring for country continues through her bequest. Ann said her...
