Environmental Awareness
It is our responsibility to care for the environment. Making yourself aware of your impact will help us all to preserve this beautiful natural environment for future generations. These forests are special.
Dieback.org.au outlines the thread to the South West of Western Australia:
"Introduction of phytophthora dieback into the region has devastated many native plant communities and is threatening a number of rare plants with extinction."
This requires OUR actions to prevent the spread of this disease.
How can you help?
Any activity which transfers soil or plant matter from one site to another site has the potential to spread the disease including:
- Bush Walking
- Mountain Biking
- 4 Wheel Driving
- Camping
Please be responsible for your impact by keeping your shoes and tyres clean and free from dirt before entering into a bush land or forested area. Thank you for taking the time to care for the trees.
Resources:
- Dieback.org.au
- Wikipedia: Phytophthora cinnamomi
Additional resources for visiting the south coast:
Seasons of the Coast You will find a Seasons Calendar with Wildflower and a Whales to help you plan your visit to the South Coast - The Rainbow Coast! Visit Seasons of the Coast
South Coast Beaches Map South Coast Beaches from west of Walpole to East of Albany all on one map! Visit South Coast Beaches Map
South Coast Weather The climate of the Rainbow Coast is considered to be "the best in the world," according to those who live here. Visit South Coast Weather
