What We Do

This project uses a coordinated grassroots approach to threat mitigation of feral vertebrates across the South West of WA. Local communities are supported to undertake control programs at key times of the year in the context of a larger coordinated program.

Central Avon - By 30 June 2020, the project will establish 40,000 trees (species above 2 metres when mature) and 20,000 species below 2 metres when mature, over at least 141 hectares of land.

Our aim with this project is to increase the awareness, understanding and ability of Wheatbelt growers to adopt methods of sustainably managing Australia’s soil.

As part of the National Landcare Program Wheatbelt NRM has been set the task of urgently acting to protect the threatened species - Matchstick Banksia, Banksia cuneata, also known as the Quairading Banksia.

Using demonstration sites the ‘Maximising Fodder Options in Mixed Farming Systems’ project will showcase how taking a holistic approach to a range of forage and pasture options can change the outcome on livestock production and soil health.

This project is helping the Wheatbelt community live more sustainable and energy-efficient lives at home, work and in their communities.

This project will deliver Stage 3 of the Living Lakes initiative which involves implementing innovative engineering solutions and developing activation plans to enhance the amenity, use and visitation of two key lakes in regional Western Australia.

Wheatbelt NRM works with landholders to help them improve their property's bushland health and native species populations through the management of feral pests such as foxes, cats and rabbits.

This project will address the poor condition of the catchments of the Mortlock River, Mortlock River East and Mortlock River South, and the Swan/Avon River (into which they flow).

The SaltCap project ran from October 2011 to June 2013. It aimed to help farmers choose what to plant and where in challenging saltland environments.

The Farming Landscapes for the Future – Decision Support for Farmers in Agroforestry project ran from October 2011 to June 2013. This project increased access to planning tools that help landholders add agroforestry to farming systems in the Avon NRM region.

The Regional Agriculture Landcare Facilitator (RALF) network is an initiative of the Commonwealth Department of Agriculture and Water Resources funded under the Regional Lands Partnership.

The Biodiverse Agroforestry project ran a 6-month trials program focussed on plantings with both biodiversity and production benefits.

This project aims to involve young people in their own projects to help them increase their connection with the environment and natural resource management issues.

This project is helping Aboriginal people in the Wheatbelt develop skills in NRM and creating opportunities to work on Country.

The On-Farm Soil Monitoring Handbook was developed for farmers as a tool for monitoring soil health. The handbook was adapted from the ‘Monitoring Soil Science’ resource developed by SPICE.