The 1996 Native Vegetation on Farms Survey aimed to assess farmers' attitudes toward native vegetation, landcare, and land degradation in the wheatbelt of Western Australia. The survey, conducted in 1996, involved 145 farmers, most of whom farmed wheat and sheep. It was partly a repeat of a 1986 survey by Coates (1987). The findings indicated that farmers' awareness of the ecological and land conservation values of native vegetation remained consistent over the past decade. However, their attitudes and behaviors toward native vegetation had changed, with more farmers replanting trees and shrubs and managing bushland. The survey also found that funding schemes for landcare work were not effective in changing attitudes and prompting action, as only a small percentage of farmers had received grants. Farmers emphasized the need for better financial assistance and more information on appropriate management practices. The survey highlighted the importance of native vegetation in regulating water tables and preventing land degradation. It also noted the role of government policies in encouraging landholders to protect remnant vegetation. The survey results were compared with data from the Agricultural Census, revealing discrepancies in the amount of revegetation and fencing. The survey concluded that farmers' attitudes toward native vegetation had changed, but more support and information were needed to improve land management and conservation efforts.The 1996 Native Vegetation on Farms Survey aimed to assess farmers' attitudes toward native vegetation, landcare, and land degradation in the wheatbelt of Western Australia. The survey, conducted in 1996, involved 145 farmers, most of whom farmed wheat and sheep. It was partly a repeat of a 1986 survey by Coates (1987). The findings indicated that farmers' awareness of the ecological and land conservation values of native vegetation remained consistent over the past decade. However, their attitudes and behaviors toward native vegetation had changed, with more farmers replanting trees and shrubs and managing bushland. The survey also found that funding schemes for landcare work were not effective in changing attitudes and prompting action, as only a small percentage of farmers had received grants. Farmers emphasized the need for better financial assistance and more information on appropriate management practices. The survey highlighted the importance of native vegetation in regulating water tables and preventing land degradation. It also noted the role of government policies in encouraging landholders to protect remnant vegetation. The survey results were compared with data from the Agricultural Census, revealing discrepancies in the amount of revegetation and fencing. The survey concluded that farmers' attitudes toward native vegetation had changed, but more support and information were needed to improve land management and conservation efforts.