A proposal to clear 11.6 hectares of Banksia Woodlands for expanded sand mining operations in Oldbury — just 50km south of Perth, along the Swan Coastal Plain — is currently under consideration.

The greatest threat to Banksia Woodlands is land clearing and fragmentation, often driven by urban expansion and industrial development, including silica sand mining projects like this one.

If approved, the proposal would:

• Disrupt a vital ecological corridor between nearby wetlands

• Risk wetlands nearby the site and the water course

• Destroy critical habitat for endangered Carnaby’s, Baudin’s, and Forest Red-tailed Black Cockatoos

• Further adversely impact remnant bushlands already under severe pressure across the Swan Coastal Plain

This native vegetation has evolved over thousands of years. It relies on the unique mineral composition of the land to survive. It is irreplaceable.

Restoring and protecting remaining Banksia Woodland is critical to the survival of this Threatened Ecological Community and the many species we know and love.

The potential damage of this sand mining operation is unacceptable.

If you share the concerns of local residents, environmental scientists, and conservation groups — and believe this unique nature is worth defending — get involved.

Please add your details to the form and we'll connect you with the local group 'Stop the Banksia Road Sand Mines' and share news and related actions.

Together, let's defend WA's nature.