The largest remaining temperate woodland on Earth. The Great Western Woodlands are little known locally, but are internationally recognised as one of the most biologically significant and intact regions left on Earth. At twice the size of Tasmania, it is considered by many as
‘Australia’s Serengeti’ because of the diversity of life that occur within its boundaries.- Introducing the Great Western Woodlands
- The Extraordinary Nature of the Great Western Woodlands
- Birds of the Great Western Woodlands
East of the Rabbit Proof Fence and south of Kalgoorlie, in the heart of southern Western Australia, is the largest intact temperate woodland remaining on earth. Equivalent to Africa’s Serengeti or South America’s Amazon, the Great Western Woodlands is an internationally significant area of great biological richness.
The incredible biodiversity found in the woodlands, as well as their international significance, has been summarised in a report that was publicly launched on June 5, 2008 at Kings Park in Perth.
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The richness and diversity of the GWW's plant and animal communities are worthy of world recognition. In terms of biodiversity alone, the GWW ranks with the Great Barrier Reef and the Wet Tropics.
Not surprisingly, the GWW is also a spectacular place for birdwatching. More than 150 species are found in the region.
more »Great Western Woodland updates
- Conservation Action Planning: Managing the Future of the Great Western Woodlands - May 22, 2009
- An Unlikely Couple? The Wilderness Society and the WA Nationals… - April 22, 2009
- The Wilderness Collective Goes Camping... - March 17, 2009
The Wilderness Society is using CAP for the Great Western Woodlands. This exciting initiative aims to pull together all the available knowledge to create a holistic plan for the region. This ‘scientific’ knowledge comes from not only scientists, but also Traditional Owners, Pastoralists, Scientists, and land managers including mining companies.
In a move that surprised many political observers and National Party members, - and members of the Wilderness Society - the Great Western Woodlands team recently attended the WA National Party State Conference held in Kalgoorlie.
The Wilderness Collective is a group of volunteers who meet each week to organise events and actions, learn through workshops, keep up to date with campaigns, and make banners and props. As a reward for all of our hard work, we take a trip every few months, to experience the amazing wilderness areas in our State. To join the Collective or come on our next trip - click here
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