Recently the unprotected Central Walbran was provisionally classified as a Key Biodiversity Area (KBA) an internationally recognized designation that acknowledges the valleys unique flora and fauna and the importance of these last remaining areas of contiguous Ancient Temperate Rainforest.

Congratulations to Royann Petrel and all the birders and bioblitzers whose work over the years documenting species has led to this recognition.

The Central Walbran KBA adds more ancient forest  to the currently deferred areas and increases the scientific argument for them to finally become permanently protected.

Photos taken recently in the Central Walbran are of endangered species that call this place home, Western Screech Owl and Old Growth Specklebelly lichen.