'Nature will take care of itself' is a view still
widely held in the community but it is not true for urban bushland and wetlands.  Even for an area
to remain the same there must be some management.

Each piece of bushland should have a management plan which considers the issues
and provides a framework for people who
want to help care for the bush.  A management plan would consider issues such as replanting, weed control, visitor education, trampling,
vandalism, rubbish dumping and removal,
control of disease, insects and fire.

One reason that nature cannot take care of
itself is the introduction of plants and animals
from other countries.

Many introduced plants, free from their natural controls, are able to reproduce more successfully and vigorously than our own native plants.
A basic understanding of weed ecology is
needed to determine the best control method; pulling certain types of weeds only helps them
to reproduce more successfully.

If you would like to help look after a piece of bushland you should contact the Bassendean Council (08 9377 8000) or join the
Bassendean Preservation Group.