Research program to understand the factors and processes critical to the conservation of WA’s unique native fauna.

Making Western Australian biodiversity data more discoverable, accessible, and usable.

Research program to understand the environmental, ecological and biogeographical processes that determine the conservation values, health and productivity of the lands and inland waters managed by the department.

Research to inform fire management and biodiversity conservation in Western Australia.

Research program in native plant biology and ecology, ex situ conservation, and ecological restoration, informing the conservation and management of Western Australia's biodiversity and ecosystems.

Science program to undertake marine research and monitoring to support and improve the scientific basis for the conservation and management of WA’s marine protected areas, threatened and protected marine fauna and marine biodiversity.

Research program to support the breed-for-release programs for six threatened species.

Research, collections management and biodiversity knowledge program to create and disseminate new knowledge on the diversity, distribution, evolution and ecology of the state’s flora. 

Research program to integrate the science and application of remote sensing and spatial analysis into departmental programs.

Research program to undertake and support research across a wide range of disciplines to address knowledge gaps and inform management of the Swan Canning Riverpark. 

Species and Communities Program coordinates the listing, management and recovery of threatened species, ecological communities and wetlands.