Welcome to the February 2025 edition of Perth NRM's newsletter!
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Perth NRM e-News
February 2025
Kaya! Welcome to Perth NRM e-News
Welcome to the first Perth NRM Newsletter for 2025 in the Noongar season of Bunuru.
Bunuru is the hottest time of the year, with an occasional cool afternoon breeze. The white flowering gums, including Jarrah and Marri are in full bloom!
Read on below for exciting updates to our projects, and upcoming events!
REFLECTIONS ON COP16
RegenWA Program Manager, Bonnie Jupp was recently selected by the UN Presidency to attend United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification (UNCCD) COP16 in Riyadh. In addition to appearing on two panels, Bonnie participated in a dialogue which served as the precursor to the Riyadh Action Agenda, wherein Frontline Leaders detailed what is required to deliver on UNCCD’s landscape restoration commitments and goals. These commitments hinge on collective effort, highlighted in Bonnie’s key takeaway that “we must ensure farmers, alongside Indigenous communities, are included at the decision-making tables so that we can have clear, genuine and effective action…policies and financing are the keys to unlock scaling-up.”
This opportunity was made possible thanks to the generous support of the Meridian Institute.
COASTAL CONGRATULATIONS
A massive congratulations to Dr Michael Ewing of Cottesloe Coastcare who has been recognised for his exceptional community service in the 2025 Australia Day Honours List. Michael was awarded the Medal of the Order of Australia (OAM).
With a career spanning over 40 years, Mike's knowledge of farming systems and his science based approach to growing plants have been invaluable to Coastcare and coastal revegetation.
Perth NRM appreciates the amazing work Mike has done to develop best practice coastal restoration methods.
📸: Cottesloe Coastcare
PERTH NRM CHRISTMAS PARTY
Perth NRM staff enjoyed a casual Christmas lunch together in early December, to celebrate the year that was.
We were treated to a Chinese style banquet and some interesting BYO beverages, including multi-talented Craig’s own boutique wine! Our Sustainable, Stealing Santa was a hit, with some creative gifts shared, including beautiful handmade crochet, up-cycled treasures and some crafty re-gifting.
Our staff enjoyed some time off over the Christmas closure, with many choosing to take a couple of extra weeks, to recharge over the summer holidays.We hope all our members and supporters had a wonderful Christmas and New Year and are refreshed and ready for a great 2025!
UPDATED PSHB HOST LIST
The Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) has revised and updated the Polyphagous Shot-Hole Borer (PSHB) host list with new plant species susceptible to infestation. The host list is intended as a guide only, with many plant species in WA having unknown susceptibility to PSHB. Regularly refer to the updated host list on DPIRD's website for the latest information.
If you are interested in booking an information session for your staff or communities, or have questions about PSHB, please email Cai Christian, the Industrial Liaison Officer, PSHB Emergency Response, DPIRD at cai.christian@dpird.wa.gov.au.
You can also submit a pest or disease report direct to DPIRD from your phone for prompt, expert support. Download the app on Google Play or at the Apple App Store. It's FREE!
Join Perth NRM on Tuesday February 18 an insightful webinar, where experts from the Department of Primary Industries and Regional Development (DPIRD) will provide an in-depth look at this destructive pest and how we can all play a role in managing its impact.
MORE NEWS
VIDEO: LANDSCAPE REHYDRATION FOR IMPROVED PRODUCTIVITY
On October 8, 2024, around 30 growers and industry stakeholders descended upon ‘Paraway’; a holistically managed organic beef property in the Blackwood Valley owned by Lori and Warren Pensini.
VIDEO: SJ FOODIE BUS TOUR
In partnership with PHCC and the SJ Food and Farm Alliance (SJFFA), Perth NRM & RegenWA organised a bus from the city to visit the Serpentine Jarrahdale region, with the aim to connect city consumers with local producers and provide information on how to support sustainable food production.
CALL FOR SPEED TALKS - HEADS HEALING THE LAND CONFERENCE
Calling hands-on urban restoration devotees keen to give a five-minute talk about your work to an appreciative audience!
Your speed-talk will be to an audience of passionate urban restorers at the Heads Healing the Land/Kaat Koyingkeriny Boodja-k bi-annual conference on Wednesday 7 May at The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn.
Rehabilitating Roe 8 is hosting this third conference in the series of heads, hearts, and hands. Expressions of Interest close on Sunday 23 March.
EOIS OPEN FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE TRANSITION SERIES
The series aims to provide ongoing support for farmers transitioning to regenerative practices. Participants will have the opportunity to learn from both peers and consultants, share challenges and successes, and collaborate on practical solutions for individual farm contexts.
COLLECTIVE IMPACT WEBPAGE
The New Collective Impact page is live on the RegenWA Website. See the progress. Get on board. Make an impact!
SUPPORT AVAILABLE FOR FARMERS LOOKING TO ADOPT REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE PRACTICES
Are you a producer in the Perth region seeking guidance and advice on implementing regenerative agriculture principles on your property? We want to work with you! All enterprise types and land sizes welcome. Email info@regenwa.com to discuss opportunities.
EVENTS
Six Season Walks 2025 - Bunuru
On this community walk, learn about the culture and language of the Noongar people. We will be in the season of Bunuru, the second summer. It is the hottest time of the year and was the time for living and fishing by the coast, rivers, and estuaries. Seafood and aquatic foods were a major part of the Noongar people’s diet during Bunuru.
📆 Saturday 22 February | 🕤 8:50am - 10:30am | 📍 Trigg Beach
Ready to ReWild! (Melville)
📆 Wednesday 19 February | 🕤 5:45pm - 7:00pm | 📍 City of Melville EcoHub, Winthrop
The 21st Annual WA Wetlands Conference
📆 Thursday 6 - Friday 7 February | 📍 The Wetlands Centre, Cockburn
MORE EVENTS
- 7 February - Preparing for a Productive and Profitable Year with Nic Kentish (Webinar)
- 12 February - Environment Matters - Birds of a feather: Saving the Black Cockatoo
- 18 February - Understanding, Detecting, and Combating Polyphagous Shot Hole Borer (Webinar)
- 15 March - Feather Friendly Gardening (Fremantle)
- 23 March - Frogology: How to Create a Frog-Friendly Garden (Rockingham)
- 29 March - Frogology: How to Create a Frog-Friendly Garden (Joondalup)
- 30 March - Frogology: How to Create a Frog-Friendly Garden (Melville)
SUPPORT PERTH NRM
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Supporters can quote our scheme ID (C10428043) or add our barcode to your mobile wallet.
Help us safeguard Perth’s natural environment by making a donation to Perth NRM.
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