Protect the Pines

The Gnangara, Pinjar and Yanchep pines are vital to the survival of the endangered Ngolyenok (Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoos). The birds have come to depend on the pines due to a lack of native food sources, and the site is critical in feeding their young after migrating from the Wheatbelt where they breed. Please email the WA Environment Minister Reece Whitby and Federal Environment Minister Tanya Plibersek and urge them to put a moratorium on the clearing of the pines until the assessment can be made.

Write to the Premier

Thank you for your interest in taking action to help protect the Black Cockatoos. We know that when people come together we can achieve incredible things, and it is critically important that we act now to prevent extinctions and begin the recovery of Black Cockatoo populations in Perth / Boorloo and the South West. We need the WA Government to implement the 12-point Emergency Plan

Please email your MP and Premier Mark McGowan

Write to Minister Plibersek

Australia’s federal environment laws have failed the endangered and threatened Black Cockatoos. Their habitat has dwindled and they are heading for extinction. It is critical that the new policies and laws recently announced by Minister Plibersek work to stop the clearing of Black Cockatoo habitat.

Please send an email to Minister Plibersek and urge her to ensure that the suite of upcoming changes to environmental laws in Australia work on the ground.

Black Cockatoo Crisis

Black Cockatoo Crisis is the new social impact documentary by Jane Hammond, director of the internationally acclaimed Cry of the Forests. The film shines a light on the plight of the Black Cockatoos and aims to avert the extinction canyon facing these iconic birds. Launched in Nov 2022, the film has already won four international awards. See the official website for information about screenings and for tickets.

Protect Cocanarup

Cocanarup Timber Reserve is one of the most important breeding sites for endangered Ngolyenoks (Carnaby’s Black Cockatoos). It is made up of large, ancient Salmon gums and up to 100 pairs of Carnaby’s use the hollows of these trees to breed. An exploration mining permit for this area is currently being reviewed by the WA Minister for Mines & Petroleum, Hon Bill Johnston. Now is the time to act. Urge the Minister to reject the mining permit and protect Cocanarup!

Visit your MP

Your local MP also needs to hear from you. Please download the Emergency Plan and make an appointment to go and see your MP. Don’t hesitate to get in touch with us for advice or support!

Planting for Black Cockatoos

Get planting! Lack of food caused by the destruction of habitat is a major factor in the decline of all three species of Cockatoos. Help reverse their decline by planting the foods they love to eat. There are plenty of plants suitable for all garden types and sizes that the cockatoos love – find out which ones to plant in your garden here

Volunteer

Join in the community efforts to educate, inspire and mobilise people to take action for the Black Cockatoos. There’s always plenty to do and every action counts. Send us a message and we’ll get back to you to chat about how you can help.