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NATURAL ENVIRONMENT
CONSERVATION
The natural heritage of Western Australia
is very diverse and unique and any
project which demonstrates sustainable
management of the environment is
eligible for an award.
We recommend that you monitor your
outcomes with before and after
photographs.
PROJECT IDEAS
 Hold workshops to draw awareness to local endangered flora and fauna and feral
animals.
 Engage with your local Council and Coastcare and Landcare Australia to protect
native fauna and flora and to investigate salinity and soil erosion issues.
 Remove rubbish and weeds from bushland and waterways.
 Foster an appreciation for the natural environment through messages in the
Nearer to Nature program.
 Encourage recreational fishing and boating community members to get involved
in Keep Australia Beautiful’s ‘Clean Marine’ program.
 Encourage planting of local native vegetation that will attract native bees,
beetles, grubs and stick insects.
 Encourage members of your community to provide frog-friendly gardens.
 Protect local wetlands, lakes, creeks and rivers and create visitor facilities (such
as board walks) that enhance their appreciation and control access to vulnerable
areas.
 Protect the habitat of native animals by encouraging residents to leave hollow
logs when collecting firewood.
 Run a local garden competition with a section for wildlife-friendly gardens. The
Western Australian Naturalists Club may recommend a judge.
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Promote a floral emblem that is unique to or common in your shire. This could be
done on letterhead, street signs, or even by planting projects around town.
*Please note these are examples only and are not essential.* It is important for
communities to work toward achieving their own overall objectives.
JUDGE’S TIPS
Weed and litter eradication is a very significant indicator on how communities care for
their environment.
Evidence of community input into planning is important, for example, community liaison
on shire initiatives on bush management, biodiversity or green plans.
Be sure to include whole of community environmental initiatives, such as school Bush
Ranger projects.
CASE STUDY
The State Winner of Natural Environment Conservation for 2014 was Harvey. You can
read all about their projects here (from page 10).
RESOURCES
The Waste Wise Schools’ website is a good resource for ideas on composting,
recycling, worm farming, managing air quality and energy, and educational material on
sustainability, weather and climate change.
The website of Department of Agriculture and Food lists declared plants in Western
Australia and information on integrated weed management.
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