Category: Conservation
‘I didn’t know this job existed’: from famous English gardens to the Aussie bush
On face value, it’s tough to imagine two more contrasting environments than Kew Gardens in the UK and Australian bushland.
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This WA forest restoration journey is 55 years in the making
Rehabilitation in mining might seem like a relatively modern concept but for Alcoa it’s an art the company has been honing in WA for the best part of 55 years.
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The WA scrub that’s an international biodiversity hot spot
It might not look like much but this unique patch of land north of Perth has nearly as many plant species as the entirety of the UK.
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Meet Flora – the home-grown machine aiding world-class mining rehab in WA
Spend a summer’s day in Eneabba and it’s pretty easy to see why rehabilitation of native vegetation can be a challenging gig.
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The old WA mine that’s become a tourist hot spot
The mine formerly known as Western Five has undergone a stunning transformation since it closed in 1996.
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White Christmas on WA mine site thanks to surprise roo arrival
There's unlikely to be any December snow in arid WA - but this might be the next coolest thing.
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How rangers in the WA desert found Australia’s most elusive bird
When you’ve become one of only a few dozen people to see the mysterious night parrot, it's understandable that you'd get excited.
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WA research suggests sea life ‘more attracted’ to old oil and gas platforms than coral reefs
Researchers from Perth’s Curtin University have found that fish and other sea life may be more attracted to decommissioned oil and gas platforms than the world’s finest coral reefs.
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How mussel-power is helping improve a vital WA waterway
Mussels, for many of us, are best known as a delicacy usually enjoyed in a chilli-infused tomato broth, alongside fresh white crusty bread. But they are also a vital part of Australian waterways.
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Teenage WA ranger snaps ‘Holy Grail’ photo of Australia’s most elusive bird in flight
The night parrot once disappeared for more than 60 years and only a few hundred are thought to exist.
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