How you can help
Photo credit: © Mark Hamilton.
Don’t just admire Julimar State Forest – protect it.
So what can you do?
Julimar State Forest for National Park!
40 years of promises and still no protection!
Volunteer
You can volunteer in our campaign “Julimar for National Park”.
We are looking for volunteers who:
- are able to assist with our observations and data recording in Julimar Forest during our regular expeditions and surveys
- have specialist knowledge they are willing to share
- can assist with writing letters, submissions and other administrative duties
Contact us if you are interested.
We would love to hear from you!
Join our Facebook group
@julimarcafa
Join our dedicated community to get the critical updates you need, share key advocacy posts, and directly support the campaign to upgrade the forest’s status to a National Park.
Join the Toodyay Naturalists Club
The Julimar Conservation and Forest Alliance is a sub-committee of The Toodyay Naturalists’ Club. The Club’s aims are to preserve and promote native flora, fauna and landscape values of Toodyay and the Avon catchment.
Become a member. Fill in the membership form here or contact them directly.
Sign up to our newsletter
Stay informed and join a passionate community dedicated to the preservation of the breathtaking Julimar State Forest by subscribing to our newsletter.
Write to your local MP
Even if you don’t live in Toodyay ask your local MP to support Julimar Forest becoming a National Park.
An example letter is found below:
[Your Name]
[Your Address]
[Your Phone Number]
[Your Email Address]
[Date]
[Name of Recipient]
[Recipient Title]
[Recipient Address]
Subject: Urgent Request for Support: Reclassification of Julimar State Forest to National Park Status
Dear [Recipient Name],
I am writing to you today as a concerned constituent and conservation advocate to urge your immediate support for the reclassification of the Julimar State Forest to a fully protected National Park. This is a critical step necessary to safeguard one of our region’s most significant biodiversity hotspots from ongoing threats.
The Urgent Need for Permanent Protection
Julimar State Forest is an irreplaceable ecological asset, housing threatened and vulnerable species that cannot be adequately protected under its current State Forest tenure.
- Unique Biodiversity: The forest contains vital ecosystems, including remnants of the highly valuable Wandoo Woodland, which is under persistent pressure.
- Threatened Fauna: It is a crucial refuge for some of Western Australia’s most vulnerable marsupials, including the Chuditch (Western Quoll) and the Woylie (Brush-tailed Bettong). These populations face constant threat from habitat degradation due to logging, mining exploration, and the impacts of high-intensity prescribed burns.
- Habitat Loss: Its State Forest status leaves it open to activities that cause fragmentation and destruction of protective understorey – the very habitat required by species like the Woylie and the Black Cockatoo for nesting and foraging.
The long-term survival of these species depends on moving beyond multiple-use land management toward complete conservation status.
Ecological, Social, and Economic Benefits of National Park Status
Reclassifying Julimar as a National Park offers profound and lasting benefits that align with public interest and your electorate’s values:
- Ecological Security: National Park status provides the highest level of legal protection against destructive activities such as native forest logging and mining. This ensures the long-term integrity of the Wandoo Woodland and guarantees sanctuary for our endangered fauna.
- Sustainable Ecotourism: National Parks are powerful drivers of regional economies. By upgrading Julimar’s status, the area can attract responsible ecotourism, generating sustainable local jobs in services, accommodation, and guided experiences, moving away from resource extraction reliance.
- Community Well-being: Access to protected natural areas is essential for public health and well-being. A National Park offers enhanced opportunities for low-impact recreation, education, and community connection to nature, benefiting local residents and visitors alike.
I respectfully request that you champion the reclassification of Julimar State Forest within Parliament. Specifically, I urge you to:
- Raise this issue directly with the Minister for the Environment and the Minister for Forestry.
- Publicly advocate for the immediate review and upgrade of Julimar’s conservation status.
I would be grateful for the opportunity to discuss the scientific evidence supporting this essential change and look forward to hearing your firm commitment to protecting this priceless piece of our natural heritage.
Thank you for your consideration of this urgent and vital matter.
Sincerely,
[Your Name]
