Bruce Webber
@drbrucewebber.bsky.social
Global change ecologist: conservation, bioinvasions & climate change π³πππ | adventurer | coffee enthusiast | photographer (views my own)
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Bruce Webber
@drbrucewebber.bsky.social
Β· Nov 11
I'm in! A #globalchange #ecologist focusing on #conservation solutions at the nexus of landscape change, species #invasions and native species resilience - π±πππ. Mostly in π¦πΊ and a thing for the tropics.
Bush Heritage Australia are purchasing Avocet Nature Refuge in Queensland! This is one of only two sites where Bridled Nailtail Wallabies still live wild. We're raising $1.4M to help us manage this remnant Brigalow reserve. Can you help us with a donation?
secure.bushheritage.org.au/donations
secure.bushheritage.org.au/donations
November 20, 2025 at 9:58 AM
Bush Heritage Australia are purchasing Avocet Nature Refuge in Queensland! This is one of only two sites where Bridled Nailtail Wallabies still live wild. We're raising $1.4M to help us manage this remnant Brigalow reserve. Can you help us with a donation?
secure.bushheritage.org.au/donations
secure.bushheritage.org.au/donations
The aurora australis dances over the peaks of the Freycinet National Park peninsula and Schouten Island.
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November 18, 2025 at 9:08 AM
The aurora australis dances over the peaks of the Freycinet National Park peninsula and Schouten Island.
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#auroraaustralis #aurora #freycinetnationalpark #freycinet
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#auroraaustralis #aurora #freycinetnationalpark #freycinet
Brad Bowden and I caught up on Ep 5 of the RTRFM podcast This Changes Everything. We discuss tree diversity in WA, the benefits they provide, and the myriad threats they face. We also cover what we can be doing to be good custodians of trees for future generations. ππ
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November 4, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Brad Bowden and I caught up on Ep 5 of the RTRFM podcast This Changes Everything. We discuss tree diversity in WA, the benefits they provide, and the myriad threats they face. We also cover what we can be doing to be good custodians of trees for future generations. ππ
rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/thi...
rtrfm.com.au/podcasts/thi...
Conservationists continue to do amazing work to save our imperilled native species, including the numbat. Why should millions of native animals and thousands of pet cats have to die and suffer over juggling policy priorities? Letβs make it possible to permanently contain pet cats in WA in 2025.
November 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Conservationists continue to do amazing work to save our imperilled native species, including the numbat. Why should millions of native animals and thousands of pet cats have to die and suffer over juggling policy priorities? Letβs make it possible to permanently contain pet cats in WA in 2025.
The state government could prioritise a simple short amendment to the Cat Act to make cat containment possible in a matter of weeks. Or the Legislative Council could vote to support the Shire of Pingellyβs Save the Numbats local law (Nov 19).
November 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The state government could prioritise a simple short amendment to the Cat Act to make cat containment possible in a matter of weeks. Or the Legislative Council could vote to support the Shire of Pingellyβs Save the Numbats local law (Nov 19).
The City of Bayswater tried to make a similar cat containment law in mid-Sep but the Legislative Council disallowed it. Since then, c. six million birds, reptiles and mammals have been killed by roaming pet cats and c. 1,200 pet cats have died in roaming-related accidents across Greater Perth alone.
November 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The City of Bayswater tried to make a similar cat containment law in mid-Sep but the Legislative Council disallowed it. Since then, c. six million birds, reptiles and mammals have been killed by roaming pet cats and c. 1,200 pet cats have died in roaming-related accidents across Greater Perth alone.
The Shire of Pingelly is where you can find some of the last remaining wild numbat populations. They recently tried to bring in a law to permanently contain pet cats to save their numbats. Whether or not they can keep this law will be decided in the state Legislative Council on November 19.
November 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
The Shire of Pingelly is where you can find some of the last remaining wild numbat populations. They recently tried to bring in a law to permanently contain pet cats to save their numbats. Whether or not they can keep this law will be decided in the state Legislative Council on November 19.
Today is world numbat day. The numbat is our state animal emblem in WA, yet it is threatened with extinction by predation from introduced cats and foxes. It is now restricted to only a few small unfenced areas in WA, after being once found across southern Australia.
November 1, 2025 at 9:17 AM
Today is world numbat day. The numbat is our state animal emblem in WA, yet it is threatened with extinction by predation from introduced cats and foxes. It is now restricted to only a few small unfenced areas in WA, after being once found across southern Australia.
"...we have to do everything in our power to make the world a better place for the children alive today, and for those that will follow. You have it in your power to make a difference. Donβt give up." - Jane Goodall on Famous Last Words for @netflix.com
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In an Exclusive Interview, Dr. Jane Goodall Leaves Behind Her Last Words
βIn the place where I am now, I look back over my life. What message do I want to leave?β
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October 6, 2025 at 10:46 AM
"...we have to do everything in our power to make the world a better place for the children alive today, and for those that will follow. You have it in your power to make a difference. Donβt give up." - Jane Goodall on Famous Last Words for @netflix.com
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"The greatest danger to our future is apathy. ... What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Vale Jane Goodall (1934-2025).
October 1, 2025 at 11:17 PM
"The greatest danger to our future is apathy. ... What you do makes a difference, and you have to decide what kind of difference you want to make." - Vale Jane Goodall (1934-2025).
Reposted by Bruce Webber
Only known from a single plant growing in the botanic gardens in Sri Lanka, the endemic Pini-Beraliya was declared Extinct in the Wild.
But a post on social media about the tree has now led to the discovery of three wild populations and a recovery programme! π±π§ͺππ»
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But a post on social media about the tree has now led to the discovery of three wild populations and a recovery programme! π±π§ͺππ»
news.mongabay.com/2025/08/soci...
Social media post sparks rediscovery of endemic Sri Lanka rainforest plant
COLOMBO β In 2012, Sri Lankaβs National Red List delivered a grim verdict on endemic Pini- Beraliya, the towering dipterocarp Doona ovalifolia (syn. Shorea ovalifolia) tree by categorizing it as βexti...
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September 25, 2025 at 9:10 AM
Only known from a single plant growing in the botanic gardens in Sri Lanka, the endemic Pini-Beraliya was declared Extinct in the Wild.
But a post on social media about the tree has now led to the discovery of three wild populations and a recovery programme! π±π§ͺππ»
news.mongabay.com/2025/08/soci...
But a post on social media about the tree has now led to the discovery of three wild populations and a recovery programme! π±π§ͺππ»
news.mongabay.com/2025/08/soci...
This is clearly good news for WA. Yet with such a simple amendment required, why can't this change come sooner than "sometime in 2026." Why should millions of native animals and countless pet cats have to die over a matter of juggling policy priorities? Let's get this done in WA in 2025!
September 24, 2025 at 6:43 AM
This is clearly good news for WA. Yet with such a simple amendment required, why can't this change come sooner than "sometime in 2026." Why should millions of native animals and countless pet cats have to die over a matter of juggling policy priorities? Let's get this done in WA in 2025!
The Building Private Land Conservation Symposium, held in Fremantle, was an outstanding opportunity to hear updates and share Bush Heritage Australia's latest on covenanting, stewardship and co-investment opportunities to secure the future of Western Australia's unique landscapes.
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September 23, 2025 at 10:14 AM
The Building Private Land Conservation Symposium, held in Fremantle, was an outstanding opportunity to hear updates and share Bush Heritage Australia's latest on covenanting, stewardship and co-investment opportunities to secure the future of Western Australia's unique landscapes.
π #scicomm
π #scicomm
Reposted by Bruce Webber
π¨Have your say on the new conceptual model and Data Package Guide for #DarwinCore
The @tdwg.org Darwin Core Maintenance Group has opened a 90-day public review and comment period for the new conceptual model and Data Package Guide.
ποΈ 17 September β 16 December 2025
π www.tdwg.org/news/20...
The @tdwg.org Darwin Core Maintenance Group has opened a 90-day public review and comment period for the new conceptual model and Data Package Guide.
ποΈ 17 September β 16 December 2025
π www.tdwg.org/news/20...
September 18, 2025 at 7:35 AM
π¨Have your say on the new conceptual model and Data Package Guide for #DarwinCore
The @tdwg.org Darwin Core Maintenance Group has opened a 90-day public review and comment period for the new conceptual model and Data Package Guide.
ποΈ 17 September β 16 December 2025
π www.tdwg.org/news/20...
The @tdwg.org Darwin Core Maintenance Group has opened a 90-day public review and comment period for the new conceptual model and Data Package Guide.
ποΈ 17 September β 16 December 2025
π www.tdwg.org/news/20...
Australia's 2035 climate targets are difficult to achieve, and even if they are, we won't be fine. A sobering assessment from @alankohler.bsky.social via ABC News.
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September 22, 2025 at 1:46 AM
Australia's 2035 climate targets are difficult to achieve, and even if they are, we won't be fine. A sobering assessment from @alankohler.bsky.social via ABC News.
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
www.abc.net.au/news/2025-09...
Addressing the connection between animal biodiversity declines and the carbon stored in our ecosystems can help to make smarter decisions about aligning responses to the biodiversity crisis and the climate crisis.
ππ via @mongabay.com
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ππ via @mongabay.com
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Animals that spread seeds are critical for climate solutions
When a toucan plucks fruit from a tree in the Amazon Rainforest, itβs doing more than just finding lunch. Moving to a new location and depositing seeds via its droppings could be crucial in addressing...
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September 21, 2025 at 11:46 PM
Addressing the connection between animal biodiversity declines and the carbon stored in our ecosystems can help to make smarter decisions about aligning responses to the biodiversity crisis and the climate crisis.
ππ via @mongabay.com
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ππ via @mongabay.com
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It's not all about PFAS: metal(loid)s are associated with physiological and metabolic changes in motorbike frogs (Ranoidea moorei) from conservation significant wetlands in Perth WA. Great to see this paper out, a big effort led by @lettsgetsnakes.bsky.social.
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September 20, 2025 at 5:43 AM
It's not all about PFAS: metal(loid)s are associated with physiological and metabolic changes in motorbike frogs (Ranoidea moorei) from conservation significant wetlands in Perth WA. Great to see this paper out, a big effort led by @lettsgetsnakes.bsky.social.
authors.elsevier.com/sd/article/S...
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Thanks Craig! @bfw.bsky.social has been a champion in this space. I've really valued his media engagement to help clarify the need for change. Your work has been outstanding too, thank you!
September 19, 2025 at 3:08 AM
Thanks Craig! @bfw.bsky.social has been a champion in this space. I've really valued his media engagement to help clarify the need for change. Your work has been outstanding too, thank you!
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey so far. Yet we must recognise that it is far from over. We owe it to our cats, community & wildlife to deliver the nation's best cat ownership policy as part of reviewing the WA Cat Act. I look forward to that initiative.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Thank you to everyone who has been part of this journey so far. Yet we must recognise that it is far from over. We owe it to our cats, community & wildlife to deliver the nation's best cat ownership policy as part of reviewing the WA Cat Act. I look forward to that initiative.
As Steve Martin MLC pointed out "we have time before Christmas, before the break at the end of the year, so I urge the Minister for Local Government to get this done." Why should millions of native animals and countless pet cats have to die over a matter of juggling priorities?
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
As Steve Martin MLC pointed out "we have time before Christmas, before the break at the end of the year, so I urge the Minister for Local Government to get this done." Why should millions of native animals and countless pet cats have to die over a matter of juggling priorities?
Instead, it seems we will have to wait until sometime in 2026. With such a simple amendment required to allow cat containment to be pursued by local governments it is disappointing that this change is not coming sooner.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
Instead, it seems we will have to wait until sometime in 2026. With such a simple amendment required to allow cat containment to be pursued by local governments it is disappointing that this change is not coming sooner.
We have broad support from all parties for this change, we now just need to get this done. Despite a clearly articulated position from @bradpettitt.bsky.social, Brian Walker and Jess Beckerling as to why it was possible to deliver cat containment this week, that option was not pursued.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
We have broad support from all parties for this change, we now just need to get this done. Despite a clearly articulated position from @bradpettitt.bsky.social, Brian Walker and Jess Beckerling as to why it was possible to deliver cat containment this week, that option was not pursued.
What was most pleasing for me this week was to hear the informed discussion on the benefits of permanent containment for pet cats in the Legislative Council chamber on Tuesday evening. All parties spoke with authority to the broad benefits to cats, people and wildlife.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
What was most pleasing for me this week was to hear the informed discussion on the benefits of permanent containment for pet cats in the Legislative Council chamber on Tuesday evening. All parties spoke with authority to the broad benefits to cats, people and wildlife.
I congratulate the Minister for her leadership. I am grateful that after many years of engagement with state politicians across all parties, local governments, community groups and with the general public, we have a clear public commitment to deliver this much needed change.
September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
I congratulate the Minister for her leadership. I am grateful that after many years of engagement with state politicians across all parties, local governments, community groups and with the general public, we have a clear public commitment to deliver this much needed change.
This week we saw solutions announced in Western Australia to improve responsible pet cat ownership. Hannah Beazley MLA announced (1) an amendment to the Cat Act that will allow for local governments to prevent pet cats from roaming, & (2) a broader review of the Cat Act.
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September 18, 2025 at 5:55 AM
This week we saw solutions announced in Western Australia to improve responsible pet cat ownership. Hannah Beazley MLA announced (1) an amendment to the Cat Act that will allow for local governments to prevent pet cats from roaming, & (2) a broader review of the Cat Act.
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#wildoz
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#wildoz