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Bruce Webber
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Global change ecologist: conservation, bioinvasions & climate change 🌳🐜🐈🐊 | adventurer | coffee enthusiast | photographer (views my own)
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Brad Bowden and I caught up on Ep 5 of the RTRFM podcast This Changes Everything. We discuss tree diversity in WA, the benefits they provide, and the myriad threats they face. We also cover what we can be doing to be good custodians of trees for future generations. 🌐🌏

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In Episode 5 of the This Changes Everything Podcast, Brad Bowden talks with Bruce Webber and Keith Bradbury about the wonders of trees in Western Australia and what we can be doing to ensure we are responsible custodians to manage the conservation threats they face.
November 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
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Today is world numbat day. The numbat is our state animal emblem in WA, yet it is threatened with extinction by predation from introduced cats and foxes. It is now restricted to only a few small unfenced areas in WA, after being once found across southern Australia.
A numbat (Myrmecobius fasciatus) pauses its morning foraging for ants on a log in the sun.
November 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
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"The greatest danger to our future is apathy. ... What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Vale Jane Goodall (1934-2025).
Jane Goodall in a tall rainforest looking up into the canopy with binoculars in her hands.
October 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
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The Building Private Land Conservation Symposium, held in Fremantle, was an outstanding opportunity to hear updates and share Bush Heritage Australia's latest on covenanting, stewardship and co-investment opportunities to secure the future of Western Australia's unique landscapes.
🌏 #scicomm
Bruce Webber from Bush Heritage Australia, speaking at the Building Private Land Conservation Symposium in Fremantle, Western Australia. Photo: Miles Noel Studio Minister Matthew Swinbourn attending the Building Private Land Conservation Symposium in Fremantle, Western Australia. Photo: Miles Noel Studio Bruce Webber from Bush Heritage Australia, speaking on a panel at the Building Private Land Conservation Symposium in Fremantle, Western Australia. Photo: Miles Noel Studio Bruce Webber from Bush Heritage Australia, speaking on a panel at the Building Private Land Conservation Symposium in Fremantle, Western Australia. Photo: Miles Noel Studio
September 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
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Australia's 2035 climate targets are difficult to achieve, and even if they are, we won't be fine. A sobering assessment from @alankohler.bsky.social via ABC News.

www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Can the Albanese government's new climate targets lower the risk of a catastrophic fire season like 2019/20 happening in the future? (ABCMyPhoto: Martin Von Stoll)
September 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
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It's not all about PFAS: metal(loid)s are associated with physiological and metabolic changes in motorbike frogs (Ranoidea moorei) from conservation significant wetlands in Perth WA. Great to see this paper out, a big effort led by @lettsgetsnakes.bsky.social.
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Urban wetlands provide essential habitats for wildlife but face increasing contamination from anthropogenic sources, including but not limited to per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) and metal(loid)s. Accumulation of these contaminants are known to impair organism biological functions. This study quantified PFAS and metal(loid) concentrations in liver tissue of motorbike frogs (Ranoidea moorei) along a contamination gradient of conservation significant urban wetlands in Perth, Western Australia, and assessed relationships of liver concentrations with whole-organism health metrics and metabolomic profiles in four tissues to evaluate biological effects.
September 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
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Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey so far. Yet we must recognise that it is far from over. We owe it to our cats, community & wildlife to deliver the nation's best cat ownership policy as part of reviewing the WA Cat Act. I look forward to that initiative.
A delegation of local government representatives engaged with cat management experts at Kings Park to improve responsible pet cat ownership in Western Australia.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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We have broad support from all parties for this change, we now just need to get this done. Despite a clearly articulated position from @bradpettitt.bsky.social, Brian Walker and Jess Beckerling as to why it was possible to deliver cat containment this week, that option was not pursued.
The issue of roaming pet cats in Kings Park featured in The Perth Voice and involved interviews with Adin Lang and Bruce Webber.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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I congratulate the Minister for her leadership. I am grateful that after many years of engagement with state politicians across all parties, local governments, community groups and with the general public, we have a clear public commitment to deliver this much needed change.
Some of the many contributors to helping promote best practice pet cat ownership stand together outside the Legislative Council chamber.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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This week we saw solutions announced in Western Australia to improve responsible pet cat ownership. Hannah Beazley MLA announced (1) an amendment to the Cat Act that will allow for local governments to prevent pet cats from roaming, & (2) a broader review of the Cat Act.
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The Cook Labor Government has announced that it intends to amend the Cat Act to prevent pet cats from roaming.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
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A sold out screening of Wilding this week shared the benefits of helping nature recover with almost 500 people. These events energise me and give me hope that while we have an enormous challenge ahead of us, we have plenty of people wanting to make a difference to biodiversity conservation outcomes.
Bush Heritage Australia hosted a sold out screening of the film Wilding at the Luna Palace Cinemas in Leederville, Western Australia. As the sun sets in the west, the exterior lights of the cinema announced that the screening, with an exclusive Q&A session, was sold out.
September 6, 2025 at 2:30 AM
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Join us for a special event screening of Wilding, presented by Bush Heritage Australia at Luna Cinemas. The film, based on Isabella Tree's best-selling book, will be followed by an exclusive panel discussion.
Wed 3 Sep from 6pm | Tickets: www.lunapalace.com.au/events/wildi...
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Bush Heritage Australia presents a special event Wilding film screening with a Q&A panel featuring Dr Bruce Webber, Steve McCabe, Dr Holly Kirk and Dr Jane Chambers. On at Luna Leederville on Wed 3 Sept 2025. This special event Wilding film screening will feature a Q&A panel featuring Dr Bruce Webber, Steve McCabe, Dr Holly Kirk and Dr Jane Chambers. On at Luna Leederville on Wed 3 Sept 2025.
August 31, 2025 at 2:00 AM
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Here's a #podcast to bring nature to your ears and hope to your hearts. Bush Heritage Australia's latest season of Big Sky Country has dropped! Hope-filled stories from the frontlines of the #climate and #biodiversity crisis are here to share:

🎧: www.bushheritage.org.au/news/podcasts

🌏 🌐 #SciComm
Tiahni Adamson, a wildlife conservation biologist and proud descendant of the Kaurareg Nations, next to a large trunk of a Nothofagus tree in lutruwita/Tasmania's Liffey Valley. In Episode 1 of Big Sky Country Season 3, Tiahni sits down with the legendary Dr Bob Brown in lutruwita/Tasmania’s Liffey Valley. In Episode 1 of Big Sky Country Season 3, Tiahni sits down with the legendary Dr Bob Brown in lutruwita/Tasmania’s Liffey Valley.
July 29, 2025 at 5:13 AM
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Come and work with us at Bush Heritage Australia, delivering conservation impact in some of Western Australia's most spectacular regions. If you’re passionate about conserving Australia's unique landscapes, we'd love to hear from you!
Learn more and apply today 👉 bit.ly/4lwLVI7
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We're hiring a Reserve Manager to join our team at our beautiful Southwest Reserves in WA. As Reserve Manager, you’ll oversee the day-to-day management of the Reserves in this area, represent Bush Heritage in the region, and provide valuable input to our planning and operations programs. This is an exceptional opportunity to make a very real contribution to the protection of Australia’s unique wildlife and their habitat. If you’re passionate about conserving Australia's unique landscapes, we'd love to hear from you!
July 21, 2025 at 11:54 AM
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I enjoyed talking with Oliver Peterson on 6PR Perth about the urgent need for solutions so that local governments can introduce laws that prevent pet cats from roaming.

Listen to the interview here: nine.social/Zro
An indoor cat is lying down and looking at the camera. An overlaid quote on pet cat containment states "The community is demanding this, they've been demanding it for a decade or more now, and they're getting pretty frustrated."
July 16, 2025 at 8:41 AM
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Download the full @wafcwg.bsky.social report and media release here:

wafcwg.org.au/media_post/t...

Please share this report with your local government today and ask them what they are going to do NOW about solutions for this important issue. (5/5)
Report cover showing a resting pet cat looking at the camera, with the report title: Responsible cat ownership in Western Australia: past attempts, current efforts and future aspirations.
July 16, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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We've taken the pulse on on responsible cat ownership across Western Australia. The @wafcwg.bsky.social undertook a survey of all 139 local governments on past attempts, current efforts, and future aspirations by local governments for managing pet cats. A🧵(1/5)
A black and white cat looking up inquisitively at the camera over a bright yellow background.
July 16, 2025 at 3:18 AM
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It's #ShowYourStripes day today. These iconic #DataViz examples boldly reveal our #ClimateCrisis. We have to live with what has happened in the past but we can change our future trajectory. How will you be part of that change?
@edhawkins.org via www.ShowYourStripes.info
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Climate stripes temperature change figure for Australia since 1876. Climate stripes temperature change figure for the world showing past change and future possible trajectories.
June 21, 2025 at 2:34 AM
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I could not be more excited to begin working with Bush Heritage Australia today. We live in an era where the future of our natural world has never been so threatened. Yet as David Attenborough cautioned, “We know what we need to do. What happens next is up to us.” (1/2)
First light shines through jarrah (Eucalyptus marginata) and marri (Corymbia calophylla) on Noongar boodja, Avon Valley National Park, Western Australia.
June 16, 2025 at 12:21 AM
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Friday was my last day at CSIRO. It's been a blast chasing that challenge of how to do biodiversity conservation more effectively in an era of rapid global environmental change. Thank you to all who have been part of this work and the impact it has delivered. I'm looking forward to what lies ahead!
Last light on Bunuba country, Wunaamin-Miliwundi Ranges, Kimberley region, Western Australia.
June 14, 2025 at 4:29 AM
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This #WorldEnvironmentDay, ask yourself, what would Sir David do? "It's surely our responsibility to do everything within our power to create a planet that provides a home not just for us, but for all life on Earth." - #DavidAttenborough
Looking west down Mini palms gorge at Purnululu National Park, on the traditional lands of the Djaru and Gija Aboriginal people.
June 5, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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I'm looking forward to seeing the data roll in from our new rain sensors! Coming out of a collaboration with the #InnovateIOT team, these sensors are specifically built to deal with rugged conditions and to not be bothered by leaf litter and other detritus.
#AppliedEcology #Innovation
A new rain sensor installed on top of a metal pole in the Millstream Chichester National Park, Western Australia
May 29, 2025 at 9:42 AM
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Decoding the universe! We took our annual #Keen2STEAM event to the next level with 13 participating schools tackling a day of exciting #STEM challenges. We followed this year's National Science Week theme relating activities to the mathematics of communication and design in nature.
#SciComm 🧪
Bruce Webber talks to students as part of the Keen2STEAM event with Churchlands Primary School. The theme was 'Decoding the Universe', following Australia's 2025 National Science Week theme. Bruce Webber talks to students as part of the Keen2STEAM event with Churchlands Primary School. The theme was 'Decoding the Universe', following Australia's 2025 National Science Week theme. Students listen to Bruce Webber talk as part of the Keen2STEAM event with Churchlands Primary School. The theme was 'Decoding the Universe', following Australia's 2025 National Science Week theme. Students participate in the Keen2STEAM event with Churchlands Primary School. The theme was 'Decoding the Universe', following Australia's 2025 National Science Week theme.
May 25, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Congratulations to the City of Vincent for organising an excellent native plant sale at Birdwood Square. 11,000 plants were sold over the morning! What a great initiative to help native biodiversity thrive in our suburbs and to help our community embrace the beauty of gardening with native plants.
People attending the City of Vincent's annual native plant sale. People attending the City of Vincent's annual native plant sale. People attending the City of Vincent's annual native plant sale. People attending the City of Vincent's annual native plant sale.
May 24, 2025 at 1:19 AM
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WALGA & the @wafcwg.bsky.social will be hosting an online workshop on cat containment for WA Local Government Officers & Councillors. Three east coast councils who have permanent containment already will be sharing their experiences.
🕒: Thu 12 June 2025
🎟️: events.teams.microsoft.com/event/dd25fe...
An invitation to the WA local government cat containment workshop - an online event to be held on Thu 12 June 2025 at 10:30am AWST. Three presentations will be followed by facilitated Q&A.
May 21, 2025 at 2:39 AM