Avon Region

The Avon region has been extensively cleared, retaining just 13.2% of its original native vegetation. Despite this, the area retains significant biodiversity values, containing many species that are endemic to the region. As approximately 43% of the remaining native vegetation in the region occurs on private land, the National Trust is working closely with landowners and other organisations to provide legal protection and management services for this important natural asset.

The National Trust Covenant Program has negotiated 26 conservation covenants in the Avon region (inclusive of Geraldton Sandplains), protecting 3198 hectares of remnant native bushland.  Due to developing strategic partnerships in the Avon, this figure is set to increase.

Reference: http://www.avonnrm.org.au/about_us/regional_profile/biodiversity.html