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Baigup Wetlands

Information on Baigup Wetlands, the flora and fauna at the site and why it is of environmental concern.

Baigup Wetland is an important bushland that forms part of the Swan River flood chain. Located just 5 km from Perth CBD, Baigup Wetlands is a significant urban bushland area that includes a nationally recognised Temperate Coastal Saltmarsh Threatened Ecological Community (TEC) and forms part of Bush Forever Site 313. The site provides habitat for a remarkable diversity of birds, wildlife and native vegetation.

Despite the relatively small size of the wetland, being just one kilometre in length and 200 metres wide, a total of 96 bird species have been recorded at the site, including bush birds, waterfowl and coastal birds.

The wetland is used for recreational purposes including:

  • Walking
  • Jogging
  • Cycling
  • Canoeing
  • Fishing

Meaning "place of rushes", Baigup Wetlands are situated on the traditional lands of the Whadjuk Noongar people, who would have likely used the marshy river flats and camped on higher ground.  Later, sections were used for grazing animals and market gardens.

In the 1970's, the land was acquired as a road reserve and for parks and recreation.  The road reserve was later removed and the entire area is now reserved as Parks and Recreation in the Metropolitan Regional Scheme, with the main purpose of the reserve being conservation.

Baigup Wetlands Interest Group

The Baigup Wetlands Interest Group is a community-based volunteer group dedicated to protecting and preserving Baigup Wetlands. 

Volunteers undertake a wide range of activities to restore, protect and promote Baigup Wetlands, including:

  • Weeding and planting at the site, conducting informal flora surveys and keeping culverts clear.
  • Participating in citzen science activities such as the Saving Our Snake-Necked Turtle program BirdLife WA bird monitoring.
  • Collaborating with local schools and community groups to educate the local community. 
  • Working with the City of Bayswater and the Department of Planning, Lands and Heritage on the Baigup Wetlands Management Plan, and advocating for the wetlands to become an A Class Reserve within the Conservation Estate. 

Volunteers meet regularly throughout the year. Weeding takes place weekly on Monday mornings, and the group hosts monthly work sessions and committee meetings. 

For more information and to get involved in the Baigup Wetlands Interest Group, visit www.baigupwetlands.org or email info@baigupwetlands.org 

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