LANDSCOPE Magazine

Front cover Needle tree (Hakea preissii). Photo – Ann Storrie Back cover New Holland honeyeater (Phylidonyris novaehollandiae) on hood-leaved hakea (Hakea cucullata), Stirling Range National Park. Photo – David Bettini LANDSCOPE is produced and printed on Whadjuk Noongar Boodjar, the traditional lands of the Whadjuk people of the Noongar Nation. We pay respects to them, their Elders past and present and to all Aboriginal people and acknowledge their continuing connection to lands across Western Australia.…

Since it first went to print in 1985, LANDSCOPE has informed and inspired readers in Western Australia and beyond. What began as a science magazine has evolved to reflect the changing interests of its readers while staying true to its scientific foundations. That same commitment to sharing knowledge and connecting people with the natural world is now guiding its next chapter, with LANDSCOPE transitioning to a fully online magazine following this final winter edition. While there’s no denying the lasting appeal of the printed editions, moving to a digital format will allow LANDSCOPE to be more accessible and reach more readers. What won’t change is the magazine’s role as a trusted and respected publication within the nature, conservation, and scientific communities. This commemorative edition is a reminder that LANDSCOPE’s success…

Jasmine Browning is an environmentally passionate high school student with a love for nature and conservation. Dabbling in creative ways to showcase her interests in sustainability and taking part in her school’s Roots and Shoots club, she takes any chance to explore, learn, and contribute to the environmental actions of her community and the planet. Leah Seabourne is a botanist who has spent the last 20 years working in a variety of conservation roles within the not-for-profit, government and private sectors. Leah currently manages the Kings Park Herbarium, including curation of its small but valuable collection. This role also includes undertaking plant identifications and providing botanical advice and training to staff, volunteers and the public. Leah loves sharing her passion for Western Australian flora. Hannah Beaney is an aspiring writer and…

Snap Shot “I was out doing bird photography at Neil Hawkins Park, walking towards Raptor Ridge, when I spotted the usual fairy-wrens (Malurus sp.), grey fantails (Rhipidura albiscapa), and silvereyes (Zosterops lateralis). After Raptor Ridge, I turned toward the lake, where I noticed a lively willie wagtail (Rhipidura leucophrys) bouncing through the trees. As I crouched down, a curious western grey kangaroo (Macropus fuliginosus) hopped over, stopping about 20 metres away to give me a good stare. Just as I wondered who was watching who, the wagtail swooped in and landed right on the roo’s head—possibly picking off bugs. The kangaroo gave a cheeky wink, and I snapped the shot, barely holding in my laughter.” Have you got a fantastic nature photograph you would like to see published in LANDSCOPE?…

Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and communities. Awareness around plastic pollution is increasing as well as community efforts to reduce single-use plastic (see ‘Reducing single-use plastic in the Swan Canning Riverpark’ LANDSCOPE autumn 2023). Now with Western Australia’s Plan for Plastics banning the sale and supply of selected single-use plastic items, business and industry has begun a major transition. Through the Plastic Free Riverpark program, more than $95,000 in grant funding has supported projects that reduce single-use plastic packaging within cafes, restaurants, bars, charter operator vessels, sporting organisations and at major foreshore events in and around the Swan Canning Riverpark.…

Volunteering across Western Australia is taking off, with 150 on-ground projects that contribute to conservation, science, recreation and tourism. DBCA’s volunteer program offers opportunities to get involved in conservation efforts across Western Australia including campground hosting, trail maintenance, flora and fauna monitoring and numerous local community groups. You can learn or enhance skills while working alongside experts and nature enthusiasts, making it a rewarding experience and a great way to connect and open doors to new prospects. Whether you’re passionate about protecting threatened species, restoring habitats, visitor management or education, there’s a role for everyone. Visit dbca.wa.gov.au/get-involved/volunteer to find a project near you.…