Have you read a carbon credits article or post on socials recently but weren’t sure what the terminology meant? We’re breaking down some keys words used in the nature industry (credit to Dr Manda Page CEO South West NRM).

Nature Positive = Stop nature loss + Add more nature than we have now.

The concept started grabbing international headlines in 2021 when leaders at the 47^th G7 Conference collectively called for the world to become net zero and nature positive. The next year commitment became more globalised when 188 countries (including Australia) collectively agreed to reverse nature loss by 2050.

The Eucalypt Woodlands of the WA Wheatbelt are critically endangered, facing threats from habitat loss and environmental changes. Wheatbelt NRM is offering support to landholders to protect and restore these vital ecosystems—learn how you can help!

Success! We are excited to share that Carnaby’s black-cockatoo chicks have been observed in artificial nesting tubes and natural hollows in the Avon River Basin. Read on to learn how you can contribute to the survival of this endangered species and complete our black-cockatoo survey if you spot them on your property.

Breeding season is in full swing for Carnaby’s in the Wheatbelt! This month, the Wheatbelt NRM team have been monitoring the artificial nesting hollows that were established during the previous black-cockatoo project, and are seeking feedback from anyone in the region who has spotted Carnaby’s black-cockatoos on their property via our Black-Cockatoo Survey.

Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos will benefit from new funding for their Wheatbelt habitat, including artificial nests and pest control. Community sightings are crucial for tracking these birds and guiding conservation efforts—please report your sightings to help with conservation efforts.

Wheatbelt NRM recently attended a webinar on the potential arrival of HPAI H5N1 in Australia. With Oceania being the last unaffected region, experts warn that this virus could reach us as soon as this spring, posing severe risks to wildlife and poultry.