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"In a historic move, the New South Wales government has announced a Great Koala
National Park will be established on the state’s Mid North Coast, in a bid to
protect vital koala habitat and stop the species’ sharp decline.
The reserve will combine existing national parks with newly protected state
forest areas, to create 476,000 hectares of protected koala habitat. Logging
will be phased out in certain areas, and a transition plan enacted for affected
workers and communities.
Conservationists have welcomed the move as a win for biodiversity. However,
some industry groups have raised concerns about the economic impact on the
region’s timber operations.
The announcement, which follows a long campaign by koala advocates, shows the
NSW government recognises the importance of protecting biodiversity. But
announcing the national park is just the first step in saving this iconic
species."
Cheers,
*** Xanni ***
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mailto:xanni@xanadu.net Andrew Pam
http://xanadu.com.au/ Chief Scientist, Xanadu
https://glasswings.com.au/ Partner, Glass Wings
https://sericyb.com.au/ Manager, Serious Cybernetics
