Rampant land clearing of native bushland in Australia's largest state is pushing at-risk species to the brink of extinction, conservationists say.
Led by the Conservation Council of WA, environmentalists are calling for sweeping nature law reforms to protect Western Australia's unique and dwindling fauna and flora.
"In the first five months of 2026, we've seen over 51,000 hectares of native vegetation approved for clearing," Conservation Council of WA executive director Matt Roberts said on Thursday.
"There is another 128,000 hectares on the books in 2026, and that's habitat that creatures who are on the brink rely on."
Threatened species, including the northern quoll, the olive python and black cockatoos, are among them.
"They are being impacted by industrial projects across the state," Mr Roberts said.
