Urban Bushland Council WA Inc in West Perth, Western Australia | Non-profit organisation

Urban Bushland Council WA Inc

Locality: West Perth, Western Australia

Phone: +61 8 9420 7207

Address: 2 Delhi Street 6005 West Perth, WA, Australia

Website: http://www.bushlandperth.org.au

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25.01.2022 Lot 123 Mortimer Rd Casuarina is a unique bushland treasure which deserves protection! It is 45 ha of regionally significant, intact biodiverse bushland and wetlands (CCW and swamps) in excellent condition proposed for subdivision. In the past it was rezoned to urban without being assessed by the EPA a big mistake. Under the EPBC Act it is a controlled action for assessment because it is Banksia Woodlands TEC in excellent condition, it has no incursions. The proposal... for subdivision is now open until 13 April for public comment to the EPA on the level of assessment. PLEASE do an on-line submission to call for the EPA to set the level of assessment as a Public Environmental Review - PER. The on-line submission form and all of the documentation is on the EPAs webpage at this address: http://www.epa.wa.gov.au//subdivision-lot-123-mortimer-roa Click on referral, click on Comment on this referral

25.01.2022 Would you like to see major investment into on-ground environmental projects to care for country, kick start our economy and provide meaningful employment to ou...t-of-work Australians? Armadale Gosnells Landcare Group, and many other not for profit environmental organisations, are ready to scale up our projects to benefit the environment, society and the economy.

24.01.2022 Wetlands are one of the most important and productive parts of our natural environment. Filled with everything from microbes to mammals and everything in betwee...n, wetlands are crucial to our natural environment. But they also provide us with a place to observe nature up close. This week, on Sabrinas Dirty Deeds we sit down with a duo of wetland lovers to uncover some hidden secrets about these special places. Pictures taken from Eric Singleton Wetlands. https://podcasts.apple.com//sabrinas-dirty-d/id1482876090

24.01.2022 Well done SERAG, a great idea

22.01.2022 If you are unhappy about SurfingWA's proposal to build its HQ at Trigg Beach and you live in the City of Stirling you might like to sign this petition and share this post.

21.01.2022 Perth NRM are running a Phytophthora Dieback Workshop on Friday 23 October. Find details here https://www.facebook.com/events/2411185329178350

21.01.2022 Reminder: David Knowles will be talking on "Putting insects to work in your bushland" on Thursday evening at City West Lotteries House 2 Delhi Street West Perth from 6 pm. And here are some wonderful photos from Marg Owen You can book on our website https://www.bushlandperth.org.au//putting-insects-to-work/

20.01.2022 Thanks to the fabulous Sarah Brookes at the Southern Gazette , Community Newspaper for covering this https://www.perthnow.com.au//perth-airport-expansion-despe

20.01.2022 Underwood Bushland Grey Fantail John Gould noted of the Grey Fantail While in the air it often assumes a number of lively and beautiful positions, at one moment almost mounting perpendicularly, constantly spreading out its tail to the full extent, and frequently tumbling completely over in descent.... The purpose of this activity is to disturb flying insects, that form a large part of its diet. Unlike secretive birds or birds high in the canopy, the Grey Fantail often seems either curious or cranky as it flies at an interloper. In the Field Guide to Birds of Australia Pizzey notes of the Grey Fantails voice when breeding tinny, but sweet animated song of fiddle-like see-saw character, usually ascending, often ending in several drawn-out notes of silvery quality; surprisingly loud, prominent in dawn chorus. This pair was actively moving around together, surely looking to spring and breeding.

19.01.2022 An estimated one billion animals were lost in Australia's most recent bushfire crisis. Critical reserve recovery efforts have been stalled by COVID-19 in a tim...e when our native animals need us the most. We have a responsibility to ensure all animals in Australia are protected. Sign now to join their fight for survival.

19.01.2022 Black Portuguese millipedes (Ommatoiulus moreletii) are native to Europe. They were first recorded in Western Australia in the hills area in the mid 1980s. Th...e smooth, cylindrical body of the Portuguese millipede distinguishes it from the native species around Perth, which have a bumpy look. See more

19.01.2022 The City of Wanneroo Council is considering a Business Case for the re-development of the former Quinns Rocks Caravan Park. While the residents don't have a problem with using the existing footprint of the old caravan park 1.9Ha, there is a huge concern with removing existing bush forever by a further 2.4Ha. No definitive plan has been given of which parts of the bushland will be cleared. The existing foreshore along Quinns Rocks and Mindarie has been eroding for a long time... and this particular piece of land is the last remaining coastal bushland left. Attend the Briefing Session 6pm, 15 Sep 2020 to ask your question and the Ordinary Council 7:00pm, 25 Aug 2020. You can also send your elected members emails to raise your concern https://www.wanneroo.wa.gov.au/councillors See more

17.01.2022 If you live near Star Swamp Bushland Reserve in North Beach/Carine, you may have seen a small brown animal that looks a little bit like a rat rummaging around in your garden, dashing across the road or crossing the tracks in the Reserve as you walk through. These are not rats. They are quendas native marsupials that call Star Swamp Bushland home. The quenda (Isodon fusciventer) is a sub-species of South western brown bandicoot, genetically slightly different from the specie...s found in the Perth Hills. Small, ground-dwelling marsupials, quenda have a long, pointed nose and short, rounded ears and a shortish furred tail. Quenda fur is short, coarse and darkish brown, with a creamy-white belly. Female quendas have a backward-opening pouch. They can carry up to six young, but usually have litters of two to four. Quendas eat fungi, seeds, roots and insects. The animals are mostly nocturnal, feeding around dusk, although they can be out and about at any time of day. The Friends of Star Swamp Bushland Reserve had long thought that the Reserve had a small number of quendas. There were tell-tale signs of their distinctive cone-shaped diggings, but none had ever been sighted. Then in 2013, 4 animals were translocated from Ellenbrook into a fenced off area of the Star Swamp Bushland. From the hint of a small quenda population in Star Swamp Bushland Reserve prior to 2013, there are now many . They are moving out into nearby pieces of bushland and visiting local peoples gardens. Locals are putting out water and planting quenda habitat plants to provide shelter. You can also find Quenda populations in nearby Trigg Bushland Reserve and along the beachfront managed by Stirling Natural Environment Coastcare INC. Natures Little Diggers are doing well in and around the Star Swamp Bushland Reserve.

17.01.2022 Event Thursday 6pm to 8pm lottery house, 2 Delhi St, West Perth. Next to Citywest train station. Putting insects to work in your bushland David Knowles. Insects are our little workers, pollinating, composting, food chain! How can we look after them? What are the effects of fire, light and weeds? Why do we need to know what insects are around?

16.01.2022 Photo for attention We are being inundated with phone calls about sea birds so please be patient if you dont hear back from us immediately

16.01.2022 Harrisdale Swamp is a 98.4 ha reserve within the City of Armadale and is a Bush Forever site. It predominantly consists of banksia woodland, some jarrah, and paperbarks that fringe the swamp. The swamp occupies the central area of the reserve. Harrisdale Swamp originally consisted of seven privately owned titles with two additional uncleared blocks later being added to the northern end. The WA Planning Commission has been progressively buying the blocks over the years, the fi...nal one acquired just recently. Three houses, some shacks and internal fencing have subsequently been removed. The area of the reserve most affected by neglect and abuse was the large southern block. When this block was acquired, much work was needed to bring it to an acceptable standard. Car bodies and large amounts of rubbish were removed by the WAPC and new fences and signage installed. The reserve unfortunately contains invasive weeds such as Acacia longifolia, Dipogon lignosus and various introduced grasses. Acacia longifolia is well established, particularly around the margins of the swamp and beneath the two power lines that run through the reserve. Most of the mature trees have now been removed. However, because of the long-established seed bank, hundreds of seedlings are emerging and will need to be removed over several years, ensuring none go to seed. Harrisdale Swamp is now in much better condition and, with the existing tracks and firebreaks enabling easy walking, a visit to the reserve can be a most enjoyable experience. See more

16.01.2022 24 HOURS left to save this rare Threatened Ecological Community. #SAVEMANNINGRIDGE Please email the City of Cockburn by the end of Friday 17th July. E-mail: [email protected] CC: [email protected] Call for 1. An Environmental Impact Assessment. 2. Proper Communiuty consultation 3. Consultation with Aboriginal groups 4. All Federal and State procedures are followed

14.01.2022 This isn’t something to brag about. This project undermines all the good environmental work your government has done. The clearing of 30ha of Bush Forever 325, the destruction of two-thirds of the 3km Abalone reef, 900m of limestone cliffs and our natural beach.

14.01.2022 BEWITCHED BY PERTH In 1921, people in the Eastern States often had a mental picture of Perth as a sandy little town, on a pleasant river known as the Swan. So... when they actually visited, they were in for a great and wonderful surprise. L.V.B of the ‘Age’ newspaper in Melbourne, quickly fell under Perth’s spell. Perth is a wonderful and very beautiful city he raved, endowed by nature and man, with glories which nothing but a vast earthquake or communal madness can destroy. From the high roads of King’s Park at sunset, he described the view as even more beautiful than Sydney Harbour. Men rave of the fascinating vistas of loveliness which Sydney Harbour perpetually offers to an admiring world; but to me no thing is more beautiful of its kind, than the view of Perth at sunset from King’s Park, which is not the least of the seven wonders of Australasia. Across the mile wide Swan River, the city with its towers and high buildings in St George’s Terrace, gleams in the glow of the dying sun - like a fairy city in an Arabian Nights story. While in the far distance, the blue slopes of the Darling Ranges suggest unfathomable mystery and soothe the spirit with thoughts of a peace which passeth man’s understanding. Below at the foot of wooded cliffs, sparkles the deep waters of the River Swan, "whose glittering bosom reflects the beauties of a Neapolitan sky. Behind the great park, "flowering gums, bush and native flora and fauna preserved for all time. Then as night falls, L.V.B describes the city lights gradually stretching along the water front and running out to the suburbs. Creating another "imperishable memory". And the south-west wind (the Fremantle doctor) coming through. Bringing with it, its own medicine and making all things new after a hot day. Can you remember a time when you were enchanted by the beauty of Western Australia? Where were you? Share your memories and photographs. These images from the State Library of WA's collection are of King's Park in the early 1920's, from near where L.V.B stood. For many thousands of years prior to his visit, Aboriginal people had been visiting Kings Park, land known as Mooro Katta or Kaarta-Gar-up in the Noongar culture. It remains today an important ceremonial and cultural place for the Indigenous people of WA. Note - This commentary has been sourced from articles appearing in WA newspapers at the time thanks to the magic of Trove. It provides an insight into the event at the time but is not intended to be a definitive history. ABC Perth The West Australian Kings Park and Botanic Garden City of Perth Western Australia Department of Parks & Wildlife Conservation Council of Western Australia Friends of Kings Park Aspects of Kings Park Gallery Shop Urban Bushland Council WA Inc Fraser's Restaurant

12.01.2022 50 meters is NOT an adequate buffer between houses and the Swan Canning Regional Park. The Bush forever area should be revegetated not swapped with half of its original size. Once the WAPC approves a project there is no legal recourse for a third party to change the judgement. We need to save the little remaining urban natural areas for our grandchildren so they can have a good quality of life. Send your submissions to [email protected] or: ... Secretary, Western Australian Planning Commission, Locked Bag 2506, Perth WA 6001 or: https://consultation.dplh.wa.gov.au/perth-and-peel-plann// See more

11.01.2022 Kit Prendergast, the Bee Babette, will be giving TWO bee workshops! 1) All about native bees and how to conserve them - who are native bees, how can we create g...ardens to bring the pollinators to our yards & 2) a bee ID workshop - learn about the diversity of our native bee taxa and how to identify them! Having just completed her PhD, learn all about Australian native bees with the Bee Babette! Places are limited to 20 people per workshop. You are welcome to attend both. Each workshop is $20 each, and includes a FREE ebook of 'Creating a Haven for Native Bees' with workshop 1, and 'Abuzz About Dawson's Burrowing Bee' with workshop 2. To reserve your place contact Kit Prendergast at [email protected] https://www.facebook.com/events/614701336090633/

11.01.2022 Bird's nest fungus (possibly Cyathus sp.), so called because of the fruiting body's resemblance to an egg-filled bird's nest, has been spotted growing on wood chips in the bushland. The spores (reproductive particles) are found in the 'eggs' which can be expelled over 1 metre from the 'nest' if hit by raindrops. The 'eggs' are then either eaten by a herbivore (if they land on vegetation) and spread in the animal's faeces or degrade over time and the spores are dispersed by the wind. This fungus decomposes wood, recycling the nutrients back into the soil.

10.01.2022 Join the international day of action on forest biomass energy; sign the petition

09.01.2022 It's action time for turtle conservation! With the nesting season about to begin, our endangered native southwestern snake-necked turtles once again need your c...rucial support. We're starting this year's "TURTLE TRACKERS" volunteer program with the City of Cockburn and in partnership with Murdoch University, DBCA and Parks and Wildlife Service, Western Australia From this September up to January 2021, you can walk the fringes of Bibra Lake providing much-needed observation, support, nest-protection, and research activities which will hopefully save scores of our mumma and baby turtles. If you would like to be a part of these conservation efforts, please register your interest by contacting 9411 3444 or email [email protected]. Training will take place from 6pm until 7pm on Thursday 27th August at The Wetlands Centre Cockburn. And please, do keep an eye out for these precious creatures while driving around our lakes.

08.01.2022 The Friends of Wireless Hill have received a grant to undertake a survey of the macrofauna (mostly the invertebrates such as insects and spiders but also reptiles and amphibians) at Wireless Hill. They will engage David Knowles of Spineless Wonders to do the survey with lots of help from the Friends and the local community. It is very important for the ongoing health of the plants and animals at Wireless Hill that we have the right pollinators, especially for orchids, and eno...ugh insect food for birds, many of which are also pollinators. But insect populations are in decline throughout the world. This is mostly due to the use of pesticides and insecticides and light pollution in urban areas. There are actions we can take to assist insect populations, such as particular plantings and managing light sources. The Friends will carry out the survey in late September/early October, depending on the rainfall as insect populations respond to soil moisture. It will involve sampling and trapping at three sites in the Park over three days and nights where animals will be caught, photographed then released. Hopefully we are again able to enjoy social activities by September/October! If so, we plan to involve the local schools and residents living around the Park. Most of the work will involve light trapping during the nights, a fun social activity!

08.01.2022 Carnaby's pair mating - 8.22am, 1 August 2020 just outside Underwood Bushland in the Cancer Council bushland. It took about 30 seconds then I believe that they both flew off, although I didnt see the female go. Marg Owen

07.01.2022 Dear UBC Members and Supporters You have ONLY TODAY - until 9am Monday 17th AUGUST to have your say on the form in the link below! Professor Graeme Samuel AC has released the Interim Report of his Review of the EPBC Act.... Professor Samuel welcomes your feedback on the Interim Report, and all interested parties are invited to do so by completing this survey. Go to: https://epbcactreview.environment.gov.au/res/interim-report BUT it has to be done by 9am Monday 17th August . His Interim report is very good and the proposals he gives are much needed. He needs to hear from lots of us here in our WA SW biodiversity hotspot. It should be World Heritage Listed too. Regards Mary Gray Chairperson , Urban Bushland Council WA Inc. 15 August 2020.

07.01.2022 Please note that this event has been POSTPONED due to the COVID-19 crisis.

07.01.2022 Western Wattlebird enjoying the Banksia menziesii bloom at Inglewood Triangle #urbanbushland, #banksia, #inglewoodtriangle, #biodiversity

06.01.2022 If you live in the City of Stirling, help the Friends of Inglewood Triangle get their patch named Inglewood Triangle reserve!

05.01.2022 Shameful actions

05.01.2022 PLEASE HELP I received an email today from my local council alerting me to a ONE WEEK period to be able to present a submission to the EPA on whether to conduct... an assessment of the subdivision. It is also an area which provides nesting trees and food to the Carnaby Cockatoo, the Baudin Cockatoo, the Forest Redtail Cockatoo, the Western Brush Wallaby and Southern Brown Bandicoot aka Quenda. Please Go to the link provided and register your interest in preserving this bushland. http://www.epa.wa.gov.au//subdivision-lot-123-mortimer-roa i shall put my submission in the comments for ideas.

03.01.2022 Happy first day of spring! What could say spring more than going on a walk in local bushland and meeting new friendly faces. From Sunday, the Friends of Ing...lewood Triangle are offering their first ever program of free Spring guided walks to raise awareness of the unique value of hidden gem and to recruit volunteers to assist in caring for it. The first walk is on this Sunday 6th September and bookings can be made through Eventbrite: https://www.eventbrite.com.au/e/friends-of-inglewood-triang As Member for Mount Lawley, I am proud to join Member for Maylands Lisa Baker MLA in supporting the Friends of Inglewood Triangle, who have been volunteering for over 10 years to restore this special patch of bushland in the heart of Inglewood.

03.01.2022 Save Ocean Reef urgently needs your help. Clearing Permit CPS 8947/1 has been granted by the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER). This will see the clearing of 30ha of Bush Forever 325, the destruction of two-thirds of the 3km Abalone reef, 900m of limestone cliffs and our natural beach. This will also significantly reduce the scenic shared path used by up to 1,000 people each day. You only have until 11:59pm 30 October, 2020 to take action on appealing this permit.

03.01.2022 A guided walk in the beautiful Neerabup National Park north of Wanneroo. Thanks to QREG for hosting

02.01.2022 Carnaby's flew into Bold Park this misty morning. They stayed an hour around Camel Lake in Bold Park, then another hour further up the dune and were heading south along Bold Park. Marg Owen

02.01.2022 Help protect the last remaining stand of Banksia Woodland around the Perth Airport, which is in fact a Threatened Ecological Community and endangered Black Cockatoo feeding habitat, by signing this petition to the federal government today! https://www.aph.gov.au/petition_list?id=EN1823