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The bushland on the Underwood Avenue site is acknowledged as a foraging site for the Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo, as are many sites throughout the Western Suburbs.
Acknowledging the importance of sustainable bio-diversity, the University will provide direct conservation measures in the local area, comprising conservation area, public open space and habitat corridors and construct nesting boxes in the Underwood Avenue conservation area. This substantial contribution to the long-term sustainability of native flora and fauna is part of the University's commitments to sound conservation management.
Funding
The University has also committed to contribute funding to the Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) to allow for the rehabilitation of part of the Gnangara Pine Plantation, or other areas as identified by DPaW that have a similar value for Carnaby’s Black Cockatoo.
Expert opinion
I can't see how the loss of that sort of area would have such a dire impact, the birds are able to fly 15 to 20 kilometres in a day when they're foraging so they're not constrained by how far they can go from key sites like Kings Park and Bold Park.
University information
CRICOS Code: 00126G
