by Trevor Paddenburg | Jan 7, 2025 | Environmental Weed Control, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
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 | Dec 16, 2024 | Caring for Coast, News & Events
Summer is here and Nature Conservation Margaret River Region is urging locals and visitors to enjoy themselves over the holiday period but also help protect our special flora and fauna. “It’s an awesome time of year where we take to our local beaches and enjoy what...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Nov 25, 2024 | Environmental Weed Control, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
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...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Nov 1, 2024 | Arum Lily Blitz, News & Events, Protecting Biodiversity and Habitat
A once-degraded, coastal cattle grazing property infested with arum lilies is returning to a forested wildlife habitat thanks to the determination of two local Arum Lily Blitz champions. Rod Sherwood and his wife Gaynor have been on a decade-long journey of...
by Trevor Paddenburg | Sep 12, 2024 | News & Events
An army of volunteers is being recruited for what is tipped to be the Margaret River region’s biggest beach clean-up. From October 11-14, volunteers from the Capes region will join Tangaroa Blue Foundation and Nature Conservation Margaret River Region to clean-up the...