EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS AND RESPONSE PLANNING FOR THE PERTH REGION

STAFF SECURE GENERAL EXPERT ACCREDITATION WITH CARRAH’S ENVIRONMENTAL ACCOUNT REGISTRATION

RegenWA and Perth NRM are very pleased to announce their newly registered Environmental Account under the Accounting for Nature® Framework, Carrah! Thanks to funding from Landcare Australia, RegenWA Program Manager Bonnie Jupp and Perth NRM SAF Tibby Tuckett, have secured accreditations as General Experts, and are currently in the process of finalising a second Environmental Account using the Accounting for Nature & Landcare Native Vegetation Method (NV-06).

To read more about our first account, Carrah, head to AU00079 - Carrah — Accounting for Nature®, or reach out to the team if you’re interested in having an Environmental Account done on your property!

LAYING THE GROUNDWORK FOR REGENERATIVE AGRICULTURE INDICATORS

The RegenWA and Perth NRM team recently completed the first phase of-ground data collection for GRDC funded investment 'Regenerative Agriculture: understanding the intent, practices, the benefits and disbenefits'.

The project, led by Southern Cross University, aims to establish best-practice monitoring approaches that can discern the impacts of regenerative agriculture in Australian cropping systems across a range of agronomic, soil health, ecological, social, and economic indicators. Ten farms have been surveyed across WA, ranging from the South Coast, to the Wheatbelt, and up to the Mid West. While sampling conditions have presented a number of obstacles, the opportunity to connect with farmers statewide and gain insights into their varied environments, achievements, and challenges has been invaluable. We are optimistic about the project's ability to contribute to the evidence base around regenerative agriculture.

SOIL HEALTH CHAMPION

Are you or someone you know worthy of being the next regional Soil Health Champion?

If you’re interested or would like to nominate someone, please fill out the 2025 Soil Health Champion Nominations Form below

If you have any questions, call Tibby on 0480 483 276.

CITY OF KALAMUNDA FIRE PROCEDURES FOR BIODIVERSITY

The City of Kalamunda’s Environment team have been leading the way in how they mitigate fire in their local natural areas (LNAs) and have conducted a project funded through the WA State NRM Office to consider biodiversity values when developing their management plans. By understanding the species that makes up the vegetation communities within each LNA and their response to fire, they can allow for more appropriate long term management of the LNA.

CITY OF KALAMUNDA GENISTA WEED ERADICATION PROJECT

The City of Kalamunda have been tackling the growing issue of the weed of national significance Genista with their weed eradication project Hasta La vista Genista funded through the WA State NRM Office Community Stewardship Grants. Genista can take over road verges, local natural areas and unmanaged areas leading to a decline in habitat health and increase the risks such as fire.

For more information of these projects contact the City of Kalamunda Parks and Environmental Services (08) 9257 9809 or visit: https://www.kalamunda.wa.gov.au/

BOORYUL BAH BILYA SURVEY

Perth NRM encourages commitments to our unique natural areas and supports the Bibbul Ngarma Aboriginal Association’s community survey to share your thoughts on the Mandoon Bilya (Helena River).

For more information, visit: bibbul.org or email: manager@bibbul.org

If you know someone who is passionate about the environment, a donation to Perth NRM on their behalf makes for a perfect Holiday or Secret Santa gift! All donations over $2 are tax-deductible.

A reminder that Perth NRM are registered with containers for change

Supporters can quote our scheme ID (Perth NRM Member number: C10428043) when dropping eligible containers to a refund point, and the 10c per item will be donated to Perth NRM.