Published on Tuesday, 29 September 2026 at 9:59:58 AM
The Town of Victoria Park will plant 100 fast-fruiting macadamia trees to provide a new food source for the endangered Carnaby’s black-cockatoo.
Corridors for Carnaby’s is a major urban initiative led by internationally recognised botanist and UWA Professor Kingsley Dixon AO and horticultural educator and award-winning radio presenter Sabrina Hahn. The initiative involves planting key food trees in strategic areas across the Perth metropolitan area to support the survival of the Carnaby’s black-cockatoos, whilst work is simultaneously undertaken to restore almost 200,000 Banksia and forage trees south of Perth. Macadamias are a favourite food of the Carnaby’s black-cockatoo and these new trees have been specially developed to fruit sooner than traditional varieties.
Town of Victoria Park Mayor Karen Vernon said participating in the project complemented the Town’s continuing work to protect black-cockatoos and strengthen local biodiversity.
“Black-cockatoos are a much-loved part of our natural environment, but habitat loss means they are increasingly relying on urban areas for food and water,” Mayor Vernon said.
“By planting these fast-fruiting macadamia trees in suitable locations, we can provide the birds with an additional food source while longer-term habitat restoration continues, and the Town is excited to be involved in preservation of this species.
“This project builds on the Town’s nationally acclaimed work to develop and manufacture our ‘Cockitrough’ bird waterers, which provide black-cockatoos and other native birds with safe access to drinking water.
The Town is participating in the Corridors for Carnaby’s Project alongside its South East Corridor Councils Alliance (SECCA) partners, the cities of Armadale, Canning and Gosnells.
“Through our involvement in SECCA, we are also working with neighbouring local governments to create a connected environmental corridor that provides these threatened birds with food, water, nesting habitat and safer places to live,” said Mayor Vernon.
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