Pests, disease and weeds pose the most serious threats to the Banksia Woodlands of the Swan Coastal Plain which provide food and habitat for our native fauna and flora.
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A Good Solution For Bad Weeds
It’s getting hot! And with it the cotton bush are setting seed! If you see a cotton bush full of fruit that look like they’re about to pop, here is relatively simple way you can control their spread – instead of putting them in your bin. Hot composting is a technique used by many to […]
Plan For Christmas 2022 – With An Australian Christmas Tree
Christmas trees of Australia At this time of year, pines are always in high demand. With people often opting for a plastic tree or a chopped down Pinus radiata to help celebrate the festivities. But did you know that Australia has plenty of native ‘festive’ trees that you can grow in your garden or a […]
Water For Wildlife – How To Help Wildlife In Hot Weather
Summer is here and with it, the quintessential Australian heat. During this time of year, reliable water sources are drying up and becoming scarcer for wildlife to find. This seasonal issue has been emphasised through urban sprawl and development of natural areas. However, individuals can help by installing cost effective watering points on their property. […]
Harvey River new trial for Globably Recognised Endemic Hotspot
Marron – More than a Meal Landcare SJ staff attended the Harvey River Stakeholder workshop in October. The meeting shared details of a new trial established on a section of the Harvey River Main Drain. The south west of Western Australia is a globally recognised endemic hotspot. It contains the highest proportion of endemic fishes […]
Community Gets Dirty With The National Trust at Gooralong Brook
The National Trust of WA held a weeding day at Gooralong Brook in Jarrahdale on a beautiful October spring day. Supported by the Jarrahdale Heritage Society and Landcare SJ, volunteers came from far and wide to lend a hand. Volunteers attended the day ready to chip in, get their hands dirty and help continue […]
It’s time to stop and ask R U OK
R U OK? Its time to stop and ask our friends, family, colleagues… “R U OK?” Just starting the conversation goes a long way in offering mental health support. And its Ok not to be Ok. R U OK? Day, September 9, is a reminder to start the conversation, or to check in with someone […]
$5000 Grant for Revegetation of Soldiers Road Verge.
A $5,000 grant was awarded to the Byford Progress Association for revegetation of the Soldiers Road verge where members have removed love grass and watsonia over the last 15 months. This road reserve is one of the most beautiful examples of local flora stretching from Byford to Mundijong. There is also a walk trail adjacent […]
Landcare SJ Cockatubes helping endangered birds breed safely after Perth bushfire
Following massive bushfires in Perth’s north-east this year, artificial nesting hollows have been installed in the Wooroloo area in an effort to help endangered cockatoos continue to breed.
