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Discover the Hidden Gems of Parkwater Estate Bushland! 🌳🦜🌿 Did you know that the Parkwater Estate in Cowaramup holds a secret treasure within its boundaries? Over 30% of this residential estate is dedicated to preserving the natural beauty of native forest and its incredible wildlife. 🌳🐾 Thanks to the generosity of the developers, the National Trust has been entrusted with the protection of this precious bushland. As a result, residents and visitors can now explore the estate's breathtaking natural trails, perfect for both walking and cycling. 🚶♂️🚴♀️ But it doesn't stop there! The management of this unique environment is crucial to maintaining its high-quality bushland. That's why all landowners in Parkwater have committed to a Deed of Covenant, ensuring the ongoing conservation and management of this incredible ecosystem. 🤝 From firebreak and fire access management to controlled burns and biodiversity conservation, the National Trust works tirelessly to preserve the diverse range of flora and fauna found in Parkwater Estate. 🌺🦜 Keep your eyes peeled for threatened and priority species like black cockatoos, western ringtail possums, red-tailed phascogales, and quenda (or southern brown bandicoots). And of course, you'll be surrounded by stunning karri and jarrah forests, with a variety of orchids and other unique plants to marvel at. 🌳🌺🌿 https://lnkd.in/gRNHgdbE #ParkwaterEstate #NatureLovers #ConservationMatters #WildlifePreservation #DiscoverCowaramup #NationalTrustWA

More than important! I hope that the local communities and the established community conservancy model can benefit from this to transform the drought-prone landscape into an effective #wildlifeeconomy and resilient to #climatechange From my own experience in this region, I can say that more education and awareness building, support for alternative livelihoods and HWC mitigation, sustainable development and controlled natural resource management is urgently needed. #protectedareas #Namibia #communityconservation

Addressing Australia’s restoration efforts start with seed diversity. This insightful article from The Conversation sheds light on the challenge: only 10% of native plant species' seed is readily available. Improving our national seed supply systems and fostering collaborations among conservationists, policymakers, and communities along all stages of the supply chain are vital steps towards creating more #resilientecosystems. Since 2021 the Foundation for National Parks & Wildlife has supported over 25 community-led #nurseries in NSW, SA and Victoria to collect local seeds, establish native seed banks and revegetate degraded areas. To date nearly 1 million native plants have been grown for local restoration!! These nurseries and #volunteers are contributing to Australia’s long-term #environmentalresilience. Let's join forces to ensure the sustainable supply of diverse #nativeplants for a healthier planet. 🌍 Read more: [https://ow.ly/oOYk50SB6bZ] #Biodiversity #NatureRestoration #Conservation #Seeds

🐨🌿Community collaboration is leading the charge in Koala conservation Landcare Australia is an active part of the SACG National Koala Recovery Team’s Strategy and Coordination group (SACG) which is strengthening collaboration across regions and borders between key partners in koala conservation. In February 2022, the koala (combined populations of Qld, NSW and the ACT) was listed as endangered. In April 2022, the National Recovery Plan published a 10-year time frame which brings together First Nations people, government, community groups, non-government organisations and scientists with a common purpose: to stop the decline in the population size of the listed koala. This 2024 annual report from the National Koala Recovery Team paints a bleak picture of a threatened unique and iconic species in decline. However, community led projects, like our WildSeek partnership with WIRES Inc and QUT (Queensland University of Technology) is collecting robust data to be inputted into the national database. This means we will we have a much better idea of where to focus habitat protection and recovery efforts for the Koala so they can recover, survive and thrive! 🌳🐨 #KoalaConservation #SaveTheKoalas #EndangeredSpecies #WildlifeProtection #CommunityCollaboration #WildSeek #WIRES #QUT #HabitatProtection #ConservationEfforts #NatureConservation#LandcareAustralia #KoalaRecovery

As highlighted in the Tanzanian Times, the official handover of Manyara Ranch Conservancy marked a significant milestone in our commitment to sustainable conservation and community empowerment. This transition not only underscores the importance of local stewardship but also aligns with our vision of #Africanled #conservation initiatives. Sea & Bush's investment of TZS 53 billion in the region signals a bright future for community-driven #economicdevelopment and #environmentalsustainability. It is a testament to the collaborative efforts required to protect our natural heritage while fostering economic growth. At the African Wildlife Foundation, we believe in the power of community engagement and the critical role that local leaders play in conservation. This handover is more than a transfer of land; it’s a transfer of trust and responsibility to those who live closest to the wildlife and landscapes we strive to protect. Read the article in full here >> https://lnkd.in/dGhP7sQc #Africanleadership #Africanconservation

Are you taking part? The No Mow May campaign started in 2019 by Plantlife, the wild plant conservation charity, to encourage the growth of wildflowers. Why take part? ~97% of flower-rich meadows have been lost since the 1930’s, a vital food source for pollinators such as bees and butterflies. Allowing grass to grow can have huge benefits to the environment and to wildlife. CBRE Property Management are working with clients to implement and support this campaign across the portfolios we manage. However, this is something you can also take part in at home in your own garden. Will you join us in enhancing biodiversity? #nomowmay #biodiversity #plantlife

Australia has a new National Park that spans more than 37,000 hectares, is home to more than 158 native species, and forms a wildlife corridor of almost 100,000 hectares in the north-west of NSW. It is a significant milestone in the fight against biodiversity loss. Comeroo Station, purchased by the NSW Government last year, forms the foundation of the newly launched Cuttaburra National Park. This acquisition was supported by The Nature Conservancy, with generous contributions from the Wyss Foundation and Holdfast Collective, Patagonia’s non-profit shareholder. The new park contains a diversity of habitats including alluvial floodplains, swamps, permanent waterholes and wetlands, which support a variety of plants and animals, including three New South Wales and nationally endangered ecological communities. More than a quarter of the park forms part of the Yantabulla Swamp, a mosaic of channels and wetlands which has been identified as the most important water bird breeding site in the region. This achievement reflects the impact of partnerships between state governments, philanthropic foundations and conservational organisations in achieving large-scale protection outcomes to help meet Australia's commitment to protecting 30% of lands, freshwaters, and ocean ecosystems by 2030. Read more: https://nature.ly/4el8tYN #cuttaburra #nationalpark #conservation #pathwaysto30x30

New #BiodiversityNetGain (BNG) rules came in today. "We need to take this opportunity and make sure BNG can help towards nature's recovery. Central government, local authorities, developers and nature charities like The Wildlife Trusts must work together to bring nature to our doorsteps and wildlife to our windows" - David Mooney, CEO of London Wildlife Trust. Mandatory Biodiversity Net Gain for development is a step in the right direction for nature recovery in England, with new guidance that aims to ensure that nature is left in a better state than before a development took place. Whilst we endorse the principles of BNG, our experience suggests that its application in London will not result in the creation of significant new ecologically viable habitats, apart from areas around the capital’s rural borders. If applied with biodiversity in mind, the existing Mayor of London’s Urban Greening Factor will play a more critical role within the inner city in assisting nature’s recovery. https://lnkd.in/gWZ7KP3n

How can we make #mangrove #policies realize their potential and actually work for communites in the Southwestern Indian Ocean? A new policy brief digs into this very question 🌱 ⬇️

Zoos and aquariums pave the way for a sustainable future, supporting local economies and building vital wildlife conservation programs. Zoos South Australia is a stellar example of this, supporting the Sera Wildlife Conservancy and the Northern Rangelands Trust (NRT) in northern Kenya. These programs help to protect African wildlife from poaching and extinction. The NRT also helps their local communities to diversify their incomes, empowering women to create businesses for traditional beadwork crafts to provide extra income and improve community resilience. To learn more about Zoos South Australia's efforts towards UN Sustainable Development Goal 1: No Poverty, click here: https://buff.ly/3TaBZGY