The future of a critically endangered local shrub is brighter following the success of a seed germination and translocation program coordinated by the Department of Parks and Wildlife. Grevillea brachystylis subsp. grandis, listed as threatened flora in 2002 due to severe habitat fragmentation, is found south-west of Busselton, with just 195 plants remaining in eight, small roadside populations. Parks and Wildlife's Busselton-based Blackwood district has led the recovery of the precious shrub by working closely with land managers, controlling weeds at the site and surveying suitable habitat for new populations.   Parks and Wildlife Conservation Officer Ben Lullfitz said more than 1000 seeds were collected from existing populations of Grevillea brachystylis subsp. grandis between 2009 and 2012. “A small number were germinated by the department's Threatened…

The Department of Parks and Wildlife (DPaW) is reminding Broome residents and visitors to be aware of crocodiles following a sighting of an estuarine crocodile in the Town Beach area. DPaW Officer David Woods said the 3-4 metre crocodile was spotted by a member of the public on Sunday morning at the new jetty. Other sightings were recorded at Demco Beach before the crocodile settled near Town Beach at 2pm on Sunday. DPaW officers have confirmed the crocodile is large enough to be dangerous. “People need to be cautious and avoid the beach and waters in areas between Entrance Point and Dampier Creek, including Town Beach and Demco Beach,” Mr Woods said. “Parents and families should be extra vigilant in ensuring children and dogs are…