Protecting Habitats for WA Wildlife

Letter template

NOTE: This template can be adapted based on the information you are able to provide, you do not need to have all the details, even partial evidence is valuable.

[DATE]

[RECIPIENT'S FULL NAME AND TITLE]

[ORGANISATION]

[ADRESS]

Dear [NAME],

I am writing to formally raise my concern about [ISSUE] at [LOCATION], which I witnessed on [DATE] at approximately [TIME].

I observed the following at the above location:

·         [DESCRIBE WHAT YOU SAW]

·         [NUMBER AND SPECIES OF ANIMALS AFFECTED]

·         [DESCRIBE ANY ONGOING ACTIVITY]

I have included the following supporting evidence: [IF APPLICABLE]

I am concerned that the activity described above may: [MODIFY AS NEEDED]

·         Constitute a breach of the Wildlife Conservation Act 1950 (WA) and/or the Biodiversity Conservation Act 2016 (WA), which protect native fauna and their habitats

·         Violate conditions of any development approval or clearing permit issued for this site

·         Cause irreversible harm to protected or threatened species present in the area

·         Result in the death or suffering of animals, including dependent young.

I respectfully request that you:

·         Immediately investigate the activity at [LOCATION] to determine whether it is lawful and compliant with all relevant approvals and environmental conditions

·         Issue a stop-work order or enforcement notice if any breach is found, pending further assessment

·         Arrange for a licensed wildlife officer or carer to assess and assist any animals found to be injured, displaced, or orphaned as a result of the activity

·         Provide me with a written response detailing the outcome of your investigation and any action taken

·         [ANY ADDITIONAL REQUEST SPECIFIC TO YOUR SITUATION]

If you require any further information or wish to discuss this matter, please do not hesitate to contact me.

I trust that you will treat this matter with the seriousness it deserves. Animals cannot advocate for themselves, it falls to us to do so on their behalf.

Yours sincerely,

[YOUR NAME]