ReWild

"ReWilding" is a global movement that aims to restore natural ecosystems by involving local residents to recreate environments in homes and gardens that will support native wildlife that have become displaced due to rapid urban development.

While our patch of the planet is home to an amazing variety of plants and animals, we’ve lost or displaced many species which once called Rockingham home, including some which could only be found here. ReWild gives you the opportunity to take charge of your space and "bring nature home".

You may have heard that the South-West of Western Australia is an internationally-recognised Biodiversity Hotspot, which sounds great but what does this actually mean?

What is Biodiversity Hotspot?

Biodiversity is the variety of all living things and the ecosystems they collectively form. It includes all the different plants, fungi and animals, their genetics, and how they interact in their environment.

To be classified as a Biodiversity Hotspot, the region must be home to more than 1,500 native species that are either unique, or exist in unique combinations that make habitat irreplaceable. However, it also unfortunately means that 70% of this habitat is already gone, and the remaining 30% is under threat.

A better future?

Fortunately, through programs like ReWild, we can prevent further biodiversity loss as more people ReWild their homes and gardens. This combined effort can create wildlife corridors throughout the metropolitan area, supporting the return of native birds, mammals, frogs and reptiles.

Anyone can help improve biodiversity around their home, school, or business. Bringing nature home is easier with help from the ReWild Program.

It can be as simple as adding a water source or choosing a few native plants that provide food and shelter for our native animals (as well as bright flowers and stunning shapes and shades), or you can create artificial homes for birds, mammals, frogs and insects, and wait to see who comes visiting.

Anyone and everyone! Whether a school, business, family or individual, everyone is invited to start their ReWild journey.

ReWild focuses on the home garden where Perth NRM, the operator of the ReWild, focuses on four habitat values that are under threat in urban areas. These are:

1. dry habitat
2. wet habitat
3. food
4. water

Significant research has been undertaken by Perth NRM to ensure the broader goal of bringing nature homeis achieved. Soil type, flora, critical critters and urban wildlife have all been taken into consideration to ensure the right guidance is provided to the local community resulting in large-scale and long-term impacts.

To find out how to become involved in ReWild and start your ReWild garden, the City is hosting a number of events in collaboration with Perth NRM including talks and workshops focusing on:

• natives in small spaces
• frog-friendly gardens
• owl-friendly nest boxes.

Head to the What’s On Calendar opens in a new windowopens in a new windowand Facebook pageopens in a new window to see which events are coming to you! See how your neighbours are getting involved by visiting the ReWild Perth websiteopens in a new window.

Alternatively, you can get in contact with the City’s Sustainability and Environment Team on 9528 0333 or customer@rockingham.wa.gov.au to find out more.