Fauna

Western Australia has a diverse and fascinating fauna. New developments, particularly mines, are often proposed in remote locations supporting largely intact native fauna communities. Surveys to identify the fauna of these project areas, and the assessment of potential impacts, are therefore needed for most proposals.


Vertebrate Fauna Subterranean Fauna Short Range Endemics Statutory Framework Publications Links			Western Australia has a diverse and fascinating fauna. New developments, particularly mines, are often proposed in remote locations supporting largely intact native fauna communities. Surveys to identify the fauna of these project areas, and the assessment of potential impacts, are therefore needed for most proposals.