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Busselton-Dunsborough Environment Centre Inc
The Busselton-Dunsborough Environment Centre was initially founded to act as a community voice on local environmental issues and to raise awareness in the wider community on a range of environmental topics. The organisation began in 1992 with a public meeting of concerned individuals which then became the foundation membership.
Currently BDEC continues with its mission of “promoting public awareness and community participation in the care, appreciation and protection of the natural environment” by :
- Publishing a variety of brochures freely available to the public.
- The publication and sale of the book “A Journey into the Ludlow Tuart Forest”.
- Organising and/or hosting events and presentations for the public.
- Participating in a variety of local and regional events
- Providing submissions to local, state and federal government agencies on matters of environmental concern.
- Organising an annual community tree planting day as part of our ongoing Ludlow revegetation project.
- Producing a monthly newsletter
- Maintaining the BDEC website and a Facebook page
- Participating in various shire committees from time to time
- Belonging to a broader network of other environmental NGOs
In addition to the above, we are the governing body of two other organisations which assist us in fulfilling our mission, as well as providing unique services to the local community - the Busselton Dunsborough Volunteers and the Geographe Community Landcare Nursery.
The Busselton Dunsborough Volunteers Centre is a volunteer resource centre which provides services for those interested in volunteering within the local community. The centre primarily provides a referral service for interested volunteers to not-for-profit agencies which rely on volunteers. Individuals or agencies interested in such a service can find out more here.
The Geographe Community Landcare Nursery produces and provides a variety of local native plants for revegetation projects in the local area. Those interested in discovering more about the nursery can find out more here.
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Bridgetown-Greenbushes Friends of the Forest
Bridgetown - Greenbushes Friends of the Forest (BGFF) was founded in 1987 and is located in the heart of the WA forest region.
The objectives of BGFF include the promotion of ecologically sound management of WA's native forest and the encouragement of realistic and environmentally responsible alternatives for the production of timber and wood based products.
Website: http://www.bgff.org.au/index.html
Blackwood Environment Society
Blackwood Environment Society Inc has many experts standing by to work on your organisations or conservation needs. Serving WA in the area of organisations or conservation is what they do best.
Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/Blackwood-Environment-Society-366542523480005/
BirdLife Australia WA Inc
BirdLife Western Australia covers the entire state of Western Australia, as well as Cocos (Keeling) Island, Christmas Island and Ashmore Reef.
We have several local branches across the state.
For those interested you can download the minutes of our Executive Committee meetings below.
Special Birds of the Region
Almost 550 species of birds have been recorded in Western Australia. 387 species have been recorded breeding. 16 species are endemic to Western Australia. These are Carnaby's Black-Cockatoo, Baudin's Black-Cockatoo, Western Corella, Western Rosella, Red-capped Parrot, Noisy Scrub-bird, Red-winged Fairy-wren, Black Grasswren, Western Bristlebird, Dusky Gerygone, Western Thornbill, Western Wattlebird, Kimberley Honeyeater, Western Spinebill, White-breasted Robin and Red-eared Firetail. Many other species have unique sub species in Western Australia such as Western Whipbird, Crested (Western) Shrike-tit and Lemon-bellied (Kimberley) Flycatcher.
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Bindaring Vision
Bassendean is a beautiful place to live. Our sense of community, beautiful open spaces and proximity to the river all combine to create a Town that is unique.
We need to make sure we keep it that way.
Recently there have been attempts to erode the public open space in Bindaring Park. This wetland is a wildlife habitat, serving a vital function in times of heavy rainfall and flood and is enjoyed as a public open space for recreation. It could be so much more.
The Bindaring Vision is for a functional wetland helping to improve the health of the river including managed recreation space to ensure native flora and fauna can flourish, an inspiring nature-based playground, a conservation area with community access and free open space for all the activities we already enjoy in Bindaring Park.
As housing increases and yards grow smaller, natural areas become more and more important. Bindaring Vision is a way to ensure that this open space is one that works for everyone.
It’s important that Council knows that a public open space which performs an accessible recreational and environmental purpose is something that residents of the Town of Bassendean embrace.
This vision for the future enhancement of Bindaring Park is designed to protect and enhance the conservation values while serving as a nutrient filtering wetland feeding a permanent lake connected to the river.
This draft plan is for public discussion and has been prepared by concerned community members in response to Council plans to shrink the Bindaring Park area for housing development.
Facebook: www.facebook.com/BindaringVision
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Bassendean Preservation Group
On the 27th March 1985, a small group of people met to discuss the proposed canal development on the Ashfield Flats area.
It was decided that they would form a group to oppose the canal development, supply information to the public and provide a vehicle for the people of Bassendean to express their views. The name "Bassendean Preservation Group" was chosen at this first meeting. A public meeting was held and from this Bassendean Preservation Group was formed with 91 members.
In the face of this community opposition, the council dropped the canal development proposal for Ashfield Flats. BPG members decided to protect the river flats and hopefully stop this situation arising again. It was decided we should start revegetating the area. For many years Ashfield Flats was a local dairy and as a result it was an open paddock.
BPG contacted the State Planning Dept. who owned the land and the Swan River Trust who were responsible for the river banks. With their permission, the work started in the winter of 1986 with the purchase of small native trees from Men of the Trees. With picks and shovels, several hundred trees were planted but unfortunately in the following summer, a grass fire went through and burnt the lot. This happened for three years in a row and as a result, the State Planning Department (at our request) employed contractors to slash the growth every spring. They also supplied us with trees to plant until we started to grow our own trees from seed collected locally, which were grown by our members in their back yards.
We applied for and received grants for several initiatives, including a display board, "Bush in Bassendean" brochures, fencing for Jubilee Reserve Bushland, and construction of a boardwalk across Chapman St. drain. The Swan River Trust gave us assistance with river bank erosion by installing limestone rocks. The members went into the water and erected baffle boards and planted rushes in several places to stop boat wash eroding the banks but unfortunately the baffle boards weren't successful.
Over time we took on remnant bush in Success Hill, Jubilee Reserve ,Bindaring and Pickering Parks by planting trees native to these areas. Furthermore, we also assisted the council in later years with weeding and planting at the Broadway Arboretum. Recently, BPG has been leased an area by Dept. of Environment and Conservation to use as a GroCentre on Black Swan Island behind Ascot Waters. With a Lotterwest grant we purchased a modified sea container and numerous other items to create a wonderful setup for growing plants, rushes and sedges for the future.
BPG after 27 years has about 45 members and has planted over 13,000 trees. The Ashfield Flats area looks great and gives us a tremendous feeling of satisfaction.
Website: http://www.bpginc.info/
Balingup Friends of the Forest
THE OBJECTIVES OF THE FRIENDS SHALL BE TO:
Preserve and restore the diversity, health and extent of the native forests and wildlife in the general vicinity of Balingup.
Respond to the Department of Conservation and Land Management's (CALM) statutory requirements for public consultation on proposed management plans, and participate in the consultative process adopted in CALM's overall objective for the management of native forest in the Forest Management Plan 1994-2003.
Assist members of the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire to participate in CALM's planning for and management of public lands, in particular those members of the local community adjacent to the Kerr State forest who will be affected by CALM's operations, including logging activities
Seek the reservation of Kerr State forest as a nature reserve.
Foster ecotourism in the Donnybrook-Balingup Shire by seeking the protection of the visual and recreational amenity of native forests and their wildlife values and the accrual of associated social and economic benefits to the local community.
Postal address:
PO Box 141 Balingup,
WA, 6253 Australia
Phone:
(08) 9756 2004
Website (out of date) http://members.westnet.com.au/robcass/
Avon Valley Environmental Society Inc
This organisation primarily act as watchdogs that monitor all activities in relation to the health of the environment within the catchment area of the Avon River. We act on any threat that may be made on our environment by way of education and conciliation.
The Intent of Avon Valley Environmental Society inc.:
* Educate the public of the importance of looking after the environment in which we live and work
Accomplishments of Avon Valley Environmental Society inc.:
* Earth Solutions Expo August 2007.
* Successfully lobbied the local Shire to introduce Recycling Waste Collections.
* Organised and Funded Scientific Health Survey of the Avon River within the confines of the Town of Northam.
Australian Youth Climate Coalition
"We believe that climate change is the single greatest threat facing humanity, and puts young people and future generations at risk. We also believe that addressing the climate crisis is our biggest opportunity to create a world that is more sustainable, just and fair.
We believe that the only way to solve the climate crisis is through a social movement - a groundswell of support and momentum that is powerful enough to inspire the change we need and hold decision-makers to account. This will require thousands of people committed to changing hearts and minds and willing to take deep action."
Australian Network for Plant Conservation Inc
The Australian Network for Plant Conservation Incorporated is:
- a not-for-profit organisation;
- an incorporated body governed by a constitution;
- listed on the Register for Environmental Organisations;
- registered for Deductible Gift Recipient Status with the Australian Taxation Office;
- endorsed as a Charitable Institution for charity tax concessions.
The mission of the ANPC is to "Promote and develop plant conservation in Australia".
The ANPC
- links you to others active in plant conservation through this website and ANPC News
- is a forum for the exchange of information and ideas
- publishes findings from current research and on-ground practice
- publishes plant conservation techniques and guidelines
- holds workshops and courses in conservation and rehabilitation techniques
- promotes an ecological focus in on-ground conservation, rehabilitation and management of remnant vegetation, threatened plants and ecological communities
- holds a biennial national conference alternating with a themed forum, with associated workshops (1st forum in 2007)
- provides members with a quarterly bulletin and discounts for workshops and conferences
- provides information and updates through this website and the ANPC News
- is affiliated with other bodies.
ANPC has a National Office in Canberra. The office is staffed by two part-time employees, sometimes assisted by volunteers. If you are interested in becoming a volunteer, please contact the National Office.
The ANPC's activities are overseen by a committee which represents a range of stakeholders in plant conservation. Many members actively contribute to projects.
History
The ANPC hasn't always been the way it is now. A couple of articles are reproduced here to record how things were. More can be gleaned from old issues of Danthonia and Australasian Plant Conservation, the ANPC journal.
- A background paper prepared for the Biodiversity Information Newtwork electronic on-line workshop in Brazil in June 1992
- An article, The Australian Network for Plant Conservation and Threatened Plant Germplasm Conservation, June 1998
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