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Deforestation

Australia needs harsher laws to reduce deforestation rates, research finds

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Recent research from the University of Queensland found Australia’s environmental laws are failing to stop high rates of land clearing for agriculture, development, and mining.  The data collected between 2014 and 2021, revealed that two-thirds of the clearing was potentially non-compliant with at least one applicable law.  Image: Image: Unsplash/ Matt Palmer Produced By: Sameen …

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Unregulated deforestation taking deadly toll on native wildlife: Report

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Climate advocacy groups have uncovered the impacts of large-scale deforestation being undertaken throughout Australia without federal government approval. A joint investigation by three environmental organisations, including The Wilderness Society, Greenpeace and the Queensland Conservation Council, has revealed at least 6 cases where the habitats of threatened species were bulldozed without the appropriate assessments taken or …

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Collaboration with farmers key in conserving native ecosystems in agricultural landscapes

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Australia has one of the world’s highest rates of deforestation. Less than 5% of native vegetation remains on roadsides and private properties in South Australia’s York Peninsula, according to a new study. In a bid to boost conservation in agricultural landscapes, researchers are calling for drastic changes to land management strategies to retain native ecosystems …

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