Who is leading the fight?

The south-west of Western Australia is one of the 25 biodiversity hotspots from around the world. The introduction of the devastating plant disease, Phytophthora Dieback, is arguably the greatest threat to the biodiversity of this globally important region. The disease is also a significant cost for many industries including mining, forestry, horticulture, nurseries, extractive industries, construction and eco-tourism.

Within infested areas Phytophthora Dieback acts like a Biological Bulldozer by killing dominant tree and understorey plant species. A number of rare native plants and animals are being driven to the brink of extinction due to the impact of Phytophthora Dieback within native plant communities. Currently the disease affects hundreds of thousands hectares of native bushland and forests within the south-west of the state.

We need you to help join in the fight to stop this Biological Bulldozer. Together we can protect our state's natural heritage for future generations to enjoy.