Local Biodiversity and Native Vegetation Management Project
WALGA has received funding from the State Natural Resource Management (NRM) Program, for the Local Government Biodiversity and Native Vegetation Management Project.
WALGA provides advice on a range of issues relating to biodiversity, including sharing the best practice approaches via Environmental Events.
Projects
Local Biodiversity and Native Vegetation Management Project
WALGA has received funding from the State Natural Resource Management (NRM) Program, for the Local Government Biodiversity and Native Vegetation Management Project (the Project). The Project will operate between March 2023 and December 2024, delivering a range of resources, including a roadside vegetation management e-training module and funding to Local Governments via a devolved grants program.
The project is supported by:
Resources
NAIA Templates and NAIA database
Four Natural Area Initial Assessment (NAIA) templates were developed to help Local Governments assess site-specific ecological values, biodiversity significance and threats. Initially developed for Local Governments in the Perth Metropolitan Region and the South West Biodiversity Project area, the current NAIA Templates are applicable across the South West of Western Australia. The updated NAIA Templates include instructions on completion and Appendices with additional resources (see also Mapping Data). This short video gives an overview of the benefits of using the NAIA Templates and how to complete them. Download the current NAIA Templates.
To support identification of vegetation types in Perth and its surrounds, use of Perth Region Plant Biodiversity Reference Sites is encouraged. This resource, available via DataWA, identifies 51 Reference Sites for which information is available on characteristics of typical plant communities.
A database is available for historical Local Government data collected using the NAIA Templates. NAIA Templates for the Perth Metropolitan Region can be downloaded here NAIA Templates and for the South West Biodiversity Project area can be downloaded here.
Mapping data
Various mapping data are used as surrogates for biodiversity. Several mapping datasets and reference information, developed via WALGA’s previous local biodiversity planning initiatives are available for download via the DataWA online platform. These datasets are used to complete the NAIA templates and to undertake natural area prioritisation for local biodiversity strategies.
To locate the datasets, search for WALGA under the list of organisations or search for the following:
- Perth Regional Ecological Linkages
- South West Regional Ecological Linkages Axis Lines
- Chittering ecological linkages
- Natural Area Prioritisation for Perth and Peel
- Vegetation complex prioritisation for Perth and Peel
- 2020 vegetation extent by vegetation complexes
- 2020 vegetation extent by Statewide pre-European vegetation mapping
- 2020 vegetation retention status in IBRA regions for Beard vegetation associations
- 2020 vegetation retention status in Local Government for Beard vegetation associations
- 2020 vegetation extent by administrative planning categories
- Perth Plant Communities Reference Sites
Local Government Integrated Weed Management
Local Governments bring a wealth of innovation and experience to weed management, using a variety of techniques to keep unwanted plants away from our public spaces.
Native Vegetation
WALGA produces a number of resources which are aimed at assisting Local Governments find this balance whilst managing native vegetation in their area.
