Two artificial black cockatoo tree hollows were recently installed by METRONET in a nature reserve near the Lakelands Station project site.

The initiative, raised following a targeted black cockatoo assessment for the Lakelands Station project, identified that one of the Tuart trees within the proposed car park area had two hollows that showed potential evidence of use by cockatoos.

Unfortunately the tree has to be removed for the new car park and by providing artificial hollows offers an alternative breeding location in the area.

Australian black cockatoo specialists were engaged to install the hollows and work closely with the Department of Biodiversity, Conservation and Attractions and the City of Mandurah to choose the best locations which supports the current breeding locations. 

As part of this work, the tree hollow’s data including diameter, height, location, and tree species were recorded to help build an understanding of how the hollows are used. 

The City of Mandurah will continue to monitor these new artificial tree hollows along with the other artificial tree hollows in the local area to determine the success of the placements.

To find out more about the Lakelands Station visit the Lakelands Station Project page.