Conserving our Wheatbelt’s natural heritage

Areas of outstanding natural and cultural value in Western Australia’s vast wheatbelt region include Dryandra Woodland, the Wongan Hills Complex,…

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Junior citizen science element in Miyawaki project

Murdoch University’s Dr Grey Coupland, from the Harry Butler Institute (HBI) has partnered with South Padbury Primary School to plant…

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Humpbacks travelling north

Magnificent humpback whales are undertaking their seasonal migration from their feeding grounds in the cold Southern Ocean to their breeding…

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Our South West forests – have your say

Western Australians are invited to have their say about WA’s native forests by participating in a survey developed by the…

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Spectacular wildflower season expected

Local experts are predicting we’re in for a fantastic wildflower season in Western Australia, thanks to abundant autumn and early…

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Do good, feel good this tax-time

As 30 June is upon us, please consider a tax-deductible gift to the WA Parks Foundation. Park experiences hold deep…

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World’s richest ecosystems grow on ancient soils

Understanding why old landscapes such as Western Australia’s Southwest are so biodiverse is an enduring area of interest and expertise…

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Renewed hope for Western Ground Parrot

In a meticulously planned operation, scientists and volunteers have translocated a number of critically endangered Western Ground Parrots to a…

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Meet the Snubfins. Or not.

By David de Vos, Park Ambassador Wildlife tours come with a caveat. Or should do. Because whatever mammal, fish…

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Valuing a master of the skies 

The Wedge-tail eagle is Western Australia’s largest bird of prey. This huge bird has a wingspan of up to 2.84…

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