Western Australians will once again be able to camp in their local national parks, reserves and State forests from midday Friday, 1 May 2020, following the lifting of some restrictions.
The World Heritage listed Ningaloo Coast is set to become home to the first licensed swimming with humpback whales industry in Western Australia, following a successful four-year trial.
Islands off the remote north Kimberley coast will be jointly managed by traditional owners and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions' (DBCA) Parks and Wildlife Service, following the release of a final management plan for the area.
A formal joint management partnership has commenced between the Bunuba Dawangarri Aboriginal Corporation and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) that recognises and protects the cultural heritage values of the existing conservation reserves within the Bunuba native title lands.
Environment Minister Stephen Dawson and Aboriginal Affairs Minister Ben Wyatt have today announced the recipients of the second round of the Aboriginal Ranger Program.
Western Australians are being encouraged to give their feedback and ideas on how the Swan River can be better utilised between the Narrows and Windan Bridges.
More women are being encouraged to pursue a career in fire management following the release of an action plan by the State's premier land management agency.
In a West Australian first, drones are being used to track endangered wildlife that has been reintroduced to Dirk Hartog Island National Park in the last two years.
One of the world's most critically endangered reptiles is getting a boost to its wild population with 73 individuals bred at Perth Zoo being released into their natural habitat.
