Welcome to Esperance Regional Forum Inc.

Esperance Regional Forum Inc. (ERF) provides a local forum for all to be involved in both discussion and resolution of NRM issues in the Esperance region.

ERF works with various stakeholders to create outcomes which are socially acceptable, environmentally sound and economically viable.

By working closely with the community, landholders, government agencies and non government organisations, ERF is involved in coordinating activities to manage, protect or recover our natural land, water and biodiversity assets.

Esperance Regional Forum exists to involve the region in local NRM issues as well as provide input to external NRM policy. If you wish to be involved please join our membership.  A membership form can be obtained by following the links on our website or by contacting our Administration Officer on 08 9079 6008.

What is Natural Resource Management (NRM)? Our natural resources are everywhere. They are in our bush, around our coast, along our rivers, on our farms and in our cities and towns. In essence our natural resources are our water, soil, plants and animals. Natural resources management is about striking a balance between caring for our environment and ensuring that the needs of those who make a living from these resources, or use them for leisure and recreation are being met.

Area of Operation

Esperance Regional Forum Inc. (ERF) operates within the Shire of Esperance which is located on the south eastern coast of Western Australia. The area of operation also incorporates portions of the Ravensthorpe and Dundas Shires constituting the Esperance Soil Conservation District as detailed in the Soil and Land Conservation Order 1985.

The Shire of Esperance is an area of 45,000sq km stretching from Munglinup to Israelite Bay, incorporating 400kms of pristine coastline and 406,000ha of lake areas.

The area of operation incorporates the Esperance Sandplain and Mallee regions.