by Abbey Bishop | Aug 18, 2025 | News
In a huge win for forest conservation in WA’s Southwest, Cocanarup has been protected from clearing for mining in a landmark decision by the state appeals convenor and the Environment Minister. Located 15km south-west of Ravensthorpe, and encompassing around 9000ha,...
by Abbey Bishop | Aug 18, 2025 | Better Fire Management, News, Uncategorized
A prescribed burn undertaken in West Cape Howe National Park in late May by the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions (DBCA) has been praised by conservationists. WA Forest Alliance (WAFA) is part of a growing movement concerned with how fire is...
by jess.boyce | Jun 10, 2025 | News, Northern Jarrah Forests
Almost 2,000 people marched to Parliament on a rainy WA Day, Monday 2nd June, to demand an end to forest mining. The rally was the culmination of the Big Jarrah Walk, a 250km, 10-day walk led by Denmark resident Ricky England from Dwellingup to Perth along the famous...
by jess.boyce | May 29, 2025 | Media Release, News, Northern Jarrah Forests
MEDIA RELEASE Conservation groups have slammed a proposal by US mining company Alcoa, that would see thousands of hectares of Western Australia’s unique jarrah forest destroyed for bauxite mining operations in Perth’s Darling Range water catchment zone. Photo by...
by forestadmin | May 26, 2025 | Media Release, News, Northern Jarrah Forests
Denmark-based Accredited Mental Health Practitioner and Clinical Social Worker Ricky England will be walking 250km from Dwellingup to Perth over 10 days starting this Saturday 24 May, until 2 June. The Big Jarrah Walk, which aims to raise funds to stop the strip...
by forestadmin | May 19, 2025 | News
Flinders Prospecting, owned by mining company IGO, has applied for 2 mining exploration licences across the Dalgarup Donnelly forest area. WA Mines Minister, David Michael, has the power to refuse these applications – your voice in requesting him to exercise...
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