Become a member Make a donation

Bush Forever

Bush Forever is the public policy framework that aims to protect the biodiversity of 51,000 ha of bushland representing the 26 vegetation complexes of the Swan Coastal Plain portion of the Perth Metropolitan Region.

Find out more

UBC Member Groups

The Urban Bushland Council is the peak community organisation for urban bushland recognition and protection and is an association of more than 75 community conservation groups concerned about urban bushland.

View Groups

Bushland Treasures

Start your exploration of the State’s amazingly biodiverse bushlands and wetlands right here, in Perth.

View Treasures

Campaign news

Threat to centre of biodiversity in Perth

Greater Brixton Street Wetlands

The Swan Coastal Plain is known as a biodiversity hotspot, but some believe an area in Kenwick called the Greater Brixton Street Wetlands (GBSW) is the hottest spot of all. Unfortunately, it is under imminent threat from development of an industrial area. GBSW is less than 130ha but home to at least 558 native plant species, including more carnivorous […]

Continue reading

Anstey Keane Dampland

Southern Brown Bandicoot.

The Anstey-Keane Dampland is the second most floristically diverse Bush Forever site on the Swan Coastal Plain and its vegetation is in excellent to pristine condition. Despite being well recognised as a bio-diverse hotspot it is under real threat from urbanisation. It is vitally important that Anstey-Keane Dampland be preserved intact.  The larger an area of conserved bushland, […]

Continue reading

Campaigning proudly since 1993

2018 marks the 25th anniversary of the formation of the Urban Bushland Council; 25 years of strong support and continued advocacy for the protection of bushland.  Its work continues still!  There is much to be done to complete the implementation of Bush Forever, to scrutinize the forthcoming Strategic Assessment under the EPBC Act and to support local […]

Continue reading
About UBC

About UBC

Find out about who we are and what we do

 Coming Events

Coming Events

Find details of our upcoming events

 Campaigns

Campaigns

UBC - Campaigning since 1993!

 Resources

Resources

Bush Telegraph - our flagship magazine.

Urban Bushland Council WA Inc

The Urban Bushland Council is the peak community organisation for urban bushland recognition and protection and is an association of more than 70 community conservation groups concerned about urban bushland.

The Council is a voluntary, non-government organisation which works tirelessly with its member Groups to protect the remaining environmental heritage of the greater Perth, Peel, and Busselton

READ MORE

Donations

All donations go towards protecting our bushland

Weeds Database

Searchable weed database to help identify and control urban weeds

Become a Member

Become an individual or group member

Featured Content

blog

Spring Walks

It’s almost Spring – and there are many Spring walks in the coming weeks.  Here are a few to tempt you. Baigup Wetlands Come to Baigup Wetlands on the...

Continue reading
Swamp Paperbark framing the waters, late evening. treasures

Baigup Wetlands

Baigup Wetlands is a very interesting, varied and complex site in its history, current state and potential. Approximately 1 kilometre in length, 200 m...

Continue reading
Tuart at Bold Park campaigns

Celebrating Tuart Woodlands

Around Perth on the Swan Coastal Plain there are only seven common trees. Three are eucalypts, (Tuart, Jarrah and Marri); three are Banksias (B. atten...

Continue reading
Western Grey Kangaroos treasures

Anstey-Keane Dampland

A Botanical Jewel:  The Anstey-Keane Dampland is the second most floristically diverse Bush Forever site on the Swan Coastal Plain and has more plant ...

Continue reading
blog

Tawny Frogmouth in Underwood

It was such a surprise to almost bump into this Tawny Frogmouth in an Allocasuarina tree in Underwood Bushland, Shenton Park. Maybe she was a female. ...

Continue reading
Bush Forever groups

Friends of Forrestdale

The Friends of Forrestdale is a community group of 12 members dedicated to conserving Forrestdale Lake Nature Reserve and adjoining reserves. The grou...

Continue reading

Donations

Donations and support from the wider community help us to protect and campaign for our Urban Bushland.

Make a donation

newsletter Signup

Get the latest news and key events delivered to your inbox.

Become a Member

We are a peak environmental group in WA. One of our key strengths is our amazing group and individual members.

Become member
About UBC
Supporting UBC
Urban Bushland
Resources
Contact Us
Location

Urban Bushland Council WA Inc

2 Delhi Street West Perth WA 6005

PO Box 326 West Perth WA 6872

(08) 9420 7207 (please leave a message)

Send this to a friend