LANDSCOPE Magazine

Stories of the triumphs of science and the wonder of Western Australia's natural places, told by those on the ground and celebrated with visually stunning photography.

On the cover

From the desk of Morgan Marsh

Contributing

LANDSCOPE Magazine

Reader’s pic • Blue banded bee (Amegilla cingulata)

Take 4 for the shore

Langford Park upgrades to thrill adventure seekers

WA attractions feature in ABC TV travel show

Discover the southern forest

Guest column

Stirling Range National Park • Around 80 kilometres north of Albany lies Stirling Range National Park, so named after the rugged peaks of the Stirling Range that mark the landscape with their impressive size and jagged edges.

Coral reefs of Australia: perspectives from beyond the edge

Recycle Mate

Marine plants of Australia (revised and updated edition)

New protection for ancient sites • A new joint management agreement is enabling Nharnuwangga Wajarri Ngarlawangga people to work on Country, rediscover long-forgotten cultural sites and care for the land of their ancestors in Collier Range National Park (proposed Gulali National Park) and the soon to be created national park at the former Waldburg Station (proposed Jilgu National Park).

Muddy hands, happy hearts • Ten-year-old Olivia Thomas enjoyed some unstructured play time at Kent Street Weir with her friend Edith as part of the Muddy Hands Festival. Each year, the City of Canning runs the festival, and Nature Play WA brings the muddy fun to help encourage children and families to enjoy playing outdoors and being in nature.

Denmark giving the WOW factor • The Wilderness Ocean Walk (WOW) Trail near Denmark has recently been extended, linking up with the Bibbulmun Track, Munda Biddi Trail and iconic Waterfall Beach to Elephant Rocks Trail, to create a 15-kilometre coastal adventure that takes full advantage of the picturesque landscape.

Ray of white • After a year of sampling the species in the Swan-Canning Estuary, it was an exciting moment for Masters student Emily Taljaard to see an albino southern eagle ray (Myliobatis tenuicaudatus) in the Swan Estuary Marine Park at Alfred Cove.

Mysterious centipedes • After photographing Australian wildlife for more than 40 years, Jiri Lochman has had more interesting encounters than you can imagine. He is fascinated by the living natural world and has had the rare opportunity to view the incredible world of centipedes up close.

Penny-leaved honeysuckle • (Lambertia orbifolia subsp. pecuniosa)

Listening to the seasons • The concept of seasons and how they are defined in western culture includes indicators such as air temperature, rainfall or soil dryness. For Noongar Aboriginal peoples, it is a more nuanced and a more lived experience, noticing instead the movement and behaviours of animals or the reproduction of plants. These sensed phenomena play a key part in the seasonality of cultural burning practices.

Clear the tanks: dibbler breeding program a resounding success

Down the garden path • Josh Byrne grew up on the south coast of Western Australia, immersed in the stunning coastal landscapes, which carved a deep love and fascination with the natural environment. As his skills and knowledge grew, so did his sense of responsibility for our shared future, and he now spends his days sharing his love and passion for sustainability.

Living things vs non-living things

Dibbler