Biodiversity in Australia is dynamic. However, did you know that Australia is one of seven countries responsible for approximately 60% of biodiversity loss?
At Katanning Landcare, we want to help people in our community build ecosystems that are resistant to climate change. By sharing knowledge and teaching the community about conservation and protection, we hope to prevent biodiversity loss.
It was a cold mid-winters day in Katanning, as we quietly went over the fence, through the bush and up to that special sheoak tree. The wool [...]
Usually Mistletoe is associated with the Christmas season in the northern hemisphere. Many people don't realise that we have over 90 species of Mistletoe in Australia, and the largest [...]
Katanning's 2016 Fox Shoot was as successful as ever, with 10 teams culling nearly as many feral pest animals as the 14 teams of 2015! The [...]
During summer when the temperatures are soaring it is most surprising to observe splashes of white blossom in the roadside vegetation. Marianthus bicolour On [...]
The challenge of spotting an Australian native animal is the fact that so many are rare and populations struggle with habitat loss, leading to declining numbers. Plus, Australian wildlife tends [...]
When walking or driving in the bushland at this time of the year you will notice cheerful splashes of yellow blossom. Photo Credit: Jill Richardson [...]
Take care along our roads! Spray contractors are out again, spraying roadsides in West Arthur, Wagin, Woodanilling, Katanning and Dumbleyung for Bridal Creeper infestations. Bridal Creeper is [...]
Honestly, it couldn't have gone much better. 18 teams registered, and 14 of them showed up with a record-breaking haul of foxes for the annual fox shoot [...]
What motivates a farmer to do Landcare work on their property? The work of fencing off creek lines and bush and planting seedlings can be time-consuming and costly, [...]
Thanks to funding provided through South West Catchments Council (SWCC), Katanning Landcare can offer local landholders a subsidy for seedlings purchased for planting this year (2015). The following [...]
