Nature Conservation is a not for profit organization working with the community to understand, protect and restore the natural environment of the Margaret River region.
We have a clear vision for the Margaret River region
‘A healthy and biodiverse natural environment supporting the livelihoods and lifestyles on which our community depends’.
Nature Conservation’s goals are to:
Maintain a range of natural terrestrial, aquatic and coastal ecosystems that are healthy and resilient.
Inspire and encourage a strong community conservation culture which values, supports and engages in nature conservation.
Deliver nature conservation programs in partnership with the community that address the key challenges of the region, have a coordinated and strategic focus and are based on the best available science.
Nature Conservation is committed to community consultation, collaborative partnerships and an apolitical, results-oriented approach to conservation.
We encourage and facilitate community engagement in caring for terrestrial, aquatic and coastal ecosystems essential to the health and resilience of the Margaret River region environment. This is achieved through a range of programs that include:
People for Nature
Inspiring community participation in environmental stewardship
Conserving the Margaret River
Protecting the unique values of the Margaret River
Caring for Coast
Supporting community efforts to protect coastal ecosystems
Coordinated Weed Control
Controlling environmental weeds to protect biodiversity
Managing Bushland for Wildlife
Building habitat resilience and linkages for fauna
Threatened Species Protection
Protecting wildlife at risk in our region
Environmental Education
Developing ecological awareness and connecting young people to nature