South West Campus Bushland
The South West Campus bushland is of high conservation value because of the excellent condition of its Tuart woodland, its regional significance as an ecological link between other remnant bushland areas, and its importance as a habitat for black cockatoos, western ringtail possum, quenda and the phascogale.
We manage the environmental aspects of biodiversity through a program called the “Biodiversity - Environmental Improvement program”.
Our targets for the “South West Campus” Program are to:
- No loss of conservation significant flora species on the South West Campus
- No loss of conservation significant fauna species on the South West Campus
- Maintaining certification of ISO/ANZS 140001 Environmental Management Systems
To help us reach these targets we have introduced initiatives across our campuses, these include:
- Revegetating of degraded bushland areas
- Control burning
- Weed control
- We provide an opportunity for all staff and students to become involved with bushland activities
There has been a 65% decline in the extent of Tuart dominated communities on the Swan Coastal Plain over the past century, as well as a notable decline in the general health of Tuart trees over this period. According to classification system developed by Ecoscape the Tuart communities on our South West Campus are regarded as communities for future conservation management.
View image slideshow of the Flora and Fauna found on the South West Campus
For more information on how we are managing biodiversity on our campuses, contact us.