Flora and Fauna
The Shire of Denmark sits in an area of high conservation value due to the amount of endemic species. Our Sustainability Officer and broader team work towards effective management and conservation of biodiversity values, including threatened and endemic flora and fauna found in the Shire's bushland, coastal and foreshore reserves.
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Flora and Fire
The vast majority of the Shire of Denmark is located in a bushfire prone area. More information about flora, fire and ecology, as well as other useful documents and links are available below.
Hazard Reduction Burning (also known as Prescribed Burning) is conducted in reserves managed by the Shire of Denmark and the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions, on the back of detailed flora and fauna surveys. Hazard Reduction Burns are not common on Shire-managed reserves, but they are a potential tool for us to use as part of our annual Bushfire Mitigation Program to keep our community safe.
Posted 11 May 2022
Cultural Burn Trial Completed in Denmark
Important precedent set for incorporating cultural practice into mitigation work
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Protection of Native Animals
All Australian native animals (including kangaroos, magpies and black cockatoos) are protected under State and Commonwealth law.
No person is able to keep, injure or kill native wildlife without the relevant licence from the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions.
At the Shire of Denmark, we make sure all our major projects (such as recently completed projects like WOW Trail Stage 2) are subject to flora and fauna surveys to ensure we do what we can to minimise habitat disturbance. We also have a robust revegetation program to rehabilitate disturbed sites throughout our Shire.
Our work to look after the health of our reserves and waterways, as well as managing invasive species and illegal vegetation clearing goes hand in hand with the protection of animals native to our area.
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Useful Links
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Contact
Our Sustainability Officer can be reached at (08) 9848 0300 or enquiries@denmark.wa.gov.au.
Contact information for Bushfire Brigades and Fire Control Officers is available on our Fire and Burning Information page.
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