Joint management plan for Fortescue Marsh Nature Reserve
The Pilbara’s largest and most significant wetland, Fortescue Marsh Nature Reserve (Nyiyaparli Country), is now protected under a new joint management plan.
Covering approximately 107,000 hectares between the Chichester and Hamersley ranges, the reserve has rich ceremonial and mythological significance and encompasses one of only three inland wetlands in north-western Australia that can support up to one million waterbirds.
It is also home to the critically endangered night parrot, endangered northern quoll, vulnerable greater bilby and Pilbara olive python.
This significant milestone was achieved as part of the WA Government’s Plan for Our Parks initiative which has created more than 6.5 million hectares of new national parks, marine parks and other conservation reserves.
The joint management plan can be viewed on the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions website.
