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Salinity killing wildlife habitat

The Australian Conservation Foundation and Southcorp will work together on a new campaign called “Salt: Nature in the Balance”.

posted by seamas on June 30, 2003 at 10:45 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture Media releases

Fishing in the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park

Fishing is permitted on over 95% of the Great Barrier Reef Marine Park, despite it being a World Heritage Area. The Australian Conservation Foundation is campaigning for 50% of the Park to be classed as “Green Zone” protected areas.

posted by seamas on June 30, 2003 at 10:38 pm · filed under Media releases Oceans and coasts

Cane toad discovered on remote island

A cane toad has been found on an island in the Gulf of Carpentaria, home to a number of northern quolls. According to the Northern Territory Parks and Wildlife Service, the island’s quoll population may be at risk.

posted by seamas on June 30, 2003 at 9:56 pm · filed under Pests, wildlife and threatened species

Bulldozing of SA sand dunes to be investigated

The South Australian Department of Environment and Heritage will investigate allegations that Clean Seas Aquaculture cleared sand dunes in a reserve on the east coast of the Eyre Peninsula.

posted by seamas on June 30, 2003 at 9:52 pm · filed under Oceans and coasts

Tasmanian landholders may ask for compensation

A Tasmanian Government inquiry is examining the conservation of environmental and cultural assets on private land. Some farmers may seek compensation if they are unable to work their land due to conservation requirements.

posted by seamas on June 30, 2003 at 9:49 pm · filed under Forests, land and agriculture