Bindoon-Julimar (26934)
Australia, Australasia
Site overview
KBA status: confirmed
Global KBA criteria: A1a, A1c, D1a
Year of last assessment: 2009
National site name: Bindoon-Julimar
Central coordinates: Latitude: -31.3600, Longitude: 116.2757
System: terrestrial
Elevation (m): 240 to 340
Area of KBA (km2): 534.94656
Protected area coverage (%): 3.02
KBA classification: Global
Legacy site: Yes
Site details
Site description: The Bindoon-Julimar IBA supports at least 1% of the breeding population of the endangered Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo. The IBA boundaries are defined by native vegetation known or expected to support nesting and feeding birds in a number of reserves, private land and a Department of Defence training area in south-west Western Australia. Black-cockatoos nesting in this IBA utilise native plants as a food source but also utilise native vegetation on nearby road verges. This IBA supports the largest known population of breeding Carnaby’s Black-Cockatoo. Native vegetation is in good condition and there are low numbers of nest competitors such as Galah, corellas and feral bees. Pasture, crops, non-native plants and weed species are excluded from the IBA. The area has a Mediterranean climate.
Rationale for qualifying as KBA: This site qualifies as a Key Biodiversity Area of international significance that meets the thresholds for at least one criterion described in the Global Standard for the Identification of KBAs.
Additional biodiversity: There has been a single recent record of the biome-restricted Regent Parrot in the IBA (Atlas of Australian Birds database). Non-bird biodiversity: This large IBA is likely to contain a number of other threatened flora and fauna. Details of these are available from the Department of Environment and Conservation, Threatened Species and Communities Branch.
Other site values: Federal government (Department of Defence); state government (Department of Environment and Conservation); private (farmers). Access to private land and areas with restricted access must be arranged with individual land-holders.
Habitats
Land use: military | nature conservation and research
| IUCN Habitat | Coverage % | Habitat detail |
|---|---|---|
| Shrubland | 5 | |
| Forest | 95 |
Threats
Summary of threats to biodiversity at KBA: Use of mosaic burns for appropriate fire management; control of nest competitors where present.
| Threat level 1 | Threat level 2 | Threat level 3 | Timing |
|---|---|---|---|
| Natural system modifications | Fire & fire suppression | Increase in fire frequency/intensity | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Invasive non-native/alien species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Invasive & other problematic species, genes & diseases | Problematic native species/diseases | Named species | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Dams & water management/use | Dams (size unknown) | Only in the future |
| Biological resource use | Hunting & collecting terrestrial animals | Unintentional effects (species being assessed is not the target) | Ongoing |
| Natural system modifications | Other ecosystem modifications | Ongoing | |
| Energy production & mining | Mining & quarrying | Ongoing | |
| Human intrusions & disturbance | Recreational activities | Ongoing | |
| Climate change & severe weather | Droughts | Only in the future |
Additional information
Contributors: Cheryl Gole (WWF-Australia & Birds Australia WA) prepared the nomination. Amy Mutton (Department of Environment and Conservation) provided mapping assistance. Ron Johnstone (Western Australian Museum) provided invaluable advice, support and data. Boyd Wykes (Department of Defence) and Leonie McMahon provided assistance and information.