The Western Australian Government has released the final management plan for the Ord River and Parry Lagoons nature reserves in the East Kimberly region, outlining strategies to protect the area’s natural value.

 

The new plan covers an estimated 129,500 hectares, including the Ord River Floodplain Ramsar site, which is home to over 20,000 migratory birds and other species.

 

“Parry Lagoons Nature Reserve has a range of environments, including freshwater springs, grasslands, woodlands, rugged sandstone and floodplains that are also habitat for many waterbird species,” State Environment Minister Bill Marmion said.

 

“The planning area includes an important breeding and feeding ground for at least 50 species of fish and provides essential habitat for the saltwater crocodile.”

 

The Minister said Adolphus Island, which is a significant mangrove community; and Cape Domett, an internationally important flatback turtle rookery, will be added to the reserves.