by WA Forest Alliance | Aug 18, 2025 | Updates
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 WA Forest Alliance | Aug 18, 2025 | Better Fire Management, Updates
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 WA Forest Alliance | Jun 10, 2025 | Northern Jarrah Forests, Updates
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 WA Forest Alliance | May 29, 2025 | Media Releases, Northern Jarrah Forests, Updates
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 WA Forest Alliance | May 19, 2025 | Updates
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...
by WA Forest Alliance | May 13, 2025 | Better Fire Management, Updates
Harewood Forest just outside of Denmark is under threat, with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation, and Attractions (DBCA) preparing to burn it. Though framed as a “prescribed burn for public safety,” this action raises deep concerns—not only for its risk to...
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