Native vegetation issues paper

The Wildflower Society of WA actively campaigns for the protection of wildflowers and native vegetation in Western Australia. Conservation of wildflowers and the environment where they live is an ongoing and important issue, as our native vegetation suffers ‘death by a thousand cuts’ through incremental clearing.

The WSWA is making a formal submission to the Department of Water and Environmental Regulation (DWER), in response to the release for public consultation of a Native Vegetation issues paper. The consultation is to help DWER formulate a Native Vegetation Strategy, which will guide native vegetation policy in WA for decades. You can read more from the DWER website here.

Comments and submissions to government are always stronger and make more impact when they are supported by many members in the community. It would be great if, as a member of the Wildflower Society, you were able to take the time to make a short (or long) submission on this issue. This will help to back up the formal WSWA response and encourage DWER to take our position into consideration.

Making a submission should take between half and one hour to fill in the survey – time well spent if we can have an impact on government policy on the clearing of native vegetation.

You can make a submission by completing an online form. Go to https://consult.dwer.wa.gov.au/native-vegetation/issues-paper/consultation/ and begin clicking on the links and answering the questions.  (click here)

Note that the submission period closes next Monday 10 Feb. So if you’re able to do this, please do it now.

The attached document has a set of potential responses that you may like to use, as a guide, for the most relevant questions. Please use this as a guide only, and express your answer in your own words. Note that only some questions are covered in the document – feel free to answer any others you think are important (note you don’t need to answer all questions for your survey responses to count).

Thanks for taking the time to help – every response helps drive home our message.

If you do find time to make a submission, please let us know at enquiry@wildflowersocietywa.org.au so we can track our impact and engagement.

DOWNLOAD NOTES TO ASSIST IN WRITING A RESPONSE – HERE.

 

 

Newsletter Now Online

The latest newsletter of the Wildflower Society of WA is now available for download to Members Only.  You may download it here.

As the Newsletter is for Members Only, you may need to log in to the Members Only section of the website.  If you have any problems doing this, please email memberships@wildflowersocietywa.org.au for assistance from one of our member volunteers.

Those who receive the hard copy of the newsletter will receive it in the next two weeks – it is still at the printers and will be posted as soon as possible.  We have not yet received Australian Plants, and we can’t as yet be sure whether or not it will be included in the mailout.

 

Newsletters from APS

We regularly receive hard copies of newsletters from related ANPSA organisations in other parts of Australia, which are distributed to each branch for members to read.  We are now receiving digital copies of some of these newsletters which may be downloaded – MEMBERS ONLY.  Only the current copy will be available for download due to size restrictions.  On our website now – Members Only – are newsletters from Tasmania – NSW – Victoria – all December 2019.  Go to the newsletters page here.

Are you in arrears? Renew now!

We have 46 members who are in the 3 month ‘grace’ period, and 34 members who have expired since 1 October !  These members will not be receiving the next Newsletter (due in Feb) or Update about the State Council Meeting, also in February.

Renewals can be made online on the ‘My Membership’ page – which is under the ‘Members’ main menu.  This Members Only area requires a password, although if you have previously logged into the system (on the same computer or device) you should get automatic entry.

Once on the ‘My Membership’ page, you will see the word ‘Renew’ in very small letters under your membership type.  Press the words and follow the instructions!

If you have any trouble renewing, or logging in, please email memberships@wildflowersocietywa.org.au for assistance from a volunteer member.

Of course, you can always renew in the usual way – with a cheque by post, or by telephoning the office during normal business hours and providing details over the phone.  The paper renewal form can be downloaded here.

Thank you for your support!

Congrats Greg and Bronwen

Congratulations to Bronwen and Greg Keighery on their Australia Day honours, from all of us at the Wildflower Society. Greg and Bronwen are founding Perth Branch members and have been on the Perth Branch Committee since inception, only retiring last June after 33 years. Well deserved – ‘For service to conservation and the environment.’

Photo Greg and Bronwen Keighery:  K Sarti

Photo Lechenaultia biloba – Drummond Nature Reserve:  B Moyle

Happy New Year !

It’s a new year and a new decade, and the Wildflower Society office at Perry House is now open after the holiday break.  Our library is also open.  Our hours are:  Tues & Thurs – 10 -2.30pm (Office and Library);  first Saturday of the month 1-3pm.  More information on the WSWA Perry House Office and the Honor Venning Library

Photo:  Christmas 2018 at Perry House

Conference Wildflowers

Lesley Brooker has posted an updated version of Flowers and Gatherers on her website that includes photographs of plants taken during the Conference excursions.

It can be downloaded at https://lesmikebrooker.com.au/flowers-and-gatherers.php (same as before but with a revised pdf file).

All WSWA members are welcome to download it if they would like to.

Many thanks to Lesley and Mike for their wonderful contribution to the Conference, and generosity in sharing with WSWA members!

New Interstate Newsletters

We regularly receive hard copies of newsletters from related ANPSA organisations in other parts of Australia, which are distributed to each branch for members to read.  We are now receiving digital copies of some of these newsletters which may be downloaded – MEMBERS ONLY.  Only the current copy will be available for download due to size restrictions.  On our website now – Members Only – are newsletters from Canberra – Sept 2019 as well as Top End – Sept/Oct 2019.  Go to the newsletters page here.

Renewing your membership?

The credit card payment facility is NOW WORKING on our website!

  • You can renew online – using either payment method: ‘cheque’ or ‘credit card’.  The ‘cheque’ payment method also allows bank to bank transfers, so you can do everything electronically if you don’t wish to post a cheque.  Be sure to put your name and/or invoice number on the bank transfer so we credit it to the correct account.
  • Ring Perry House during business hours and renew by phone, using your credit card.  Tues or Thurs, 10am – 2.30pm 9383-7979

Remember, all renewals are processed by volunteers several days after they are received, so your payment may not be reflected for up to a week.  If you have any questions, email us at memberships@wildflowersocietywa.org.au

Note:  the ‘Donate’ facility is not working at present.

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT !!!

Mary Bremner Bequest Grant Program – NOW OPEN

Do you have a project idea to Know, Grow, Enjoy or Conserve WA wildflowers?

Funding is available to volunteer community groups, Society sub-committees and Branches across WA.

The two types of grants available are:

Small grants: up to $2,000

Large grants: from $2,001 to max $20,000

For grant guidelines and application form, see www.wildflowersocietywa.org.au/about-us/mary-bremner-bequest-grant-program/

Any enquiries?

Call head office (08) 9383 7979 on Tuesdays or Thursdays

Email:  enquiry@wildflowersocietywa.org.au

Applications close 4.30pm 1st October 2019