Updates
March 25, 2022
Biodiversity data: Our digital journey – Enabling trust, efficiency and confidence
Late last year WABSI and WAMSI consulted with more than 50 stakeholders regarding the need for innovation in how we inform decisions affecting our environment and economy. Consistent feedback indicated: An increasing expectation among industry stakeholders, governments, traditional owners and the wider community that the information used in decision-making needs to be more comprehensive, transparent…
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Research program continues to generate strong support
The Subterranean Fauna Research Program continues to generate strong support from industry, government and others, with biodiversity science expertise contributed from multiple disciplines. Since the publication of the Research Update 2021, projects continue to make good progress: A scoping exercise for Pilbara crustaceans (amphipods, isopods, bathynellaceans) is well underway to locate, assess and organise collections,…
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Updates
October 21, 2021
Collaborative program launched to address weed threats to biodiversity in Western Australia
A new research program, released today by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) entitled “Addressing Weed Threats to Biodiversity” will enhance an understanding of weeds, their impact on native biodiversity and control options to reduce the threats. The program prioritises eight focal areas for research and was developed by WABSI through consultation with a…
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Programs
April 21, 2021
WABSI webinar: Closing the knowledge gaps: Subterranean Fauna Research Program
Click here to watch this webinar on-demand Online event completed Thursday 27th May 2021, Online event3.00pm – 4.00pm (Australian Western Standard Time)Register here to obtain Zoom login details View the research update A progress update on the Subterranean Fauna Research Program Join us as we discuss research progress and the benefits to be delivered for…
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Updates
April 6, 2020
Collective effort to reduce devastation of native animals by cat predation
Joint statement by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute and the Western Australian Feral Cat Working Group Hon. Alannah MacTiernan MLC, Minister for Regional Development, today launched a Western Australian Feral Cat Working Group that will drive a unified approach to the control of feral cats across the State. The Group will make information on…
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Updates
New research program to help mitigate cat impacts on biodiversity
A new research program, released today by The Western Australian Biodiversity Science Institute (WABSI) entitled “Increasing knowledge to mitigate cat impacts on biodiversity”, will focus on addressing knowledge gaps that were identified by end users, as the key priorities for Western Australia. The vision of the program is to enhance the conservation of native species…
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Updates
WA Feral Cat Working Group
A Western Australian Feral Cat Working Group has been established to drive a unified approach to the control of feral cats across the State and will be led by former Western Australian Governor, Hon. Kerry Sanderson AC CVO. “It is important that we all work together to enhance the conservation of our native animals. I…
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