The findings of new research (open access) indicate that, without significant policy changes, increased urban expansion will by 2030 result in considerable loss of habitats in key biodiversity hotspots and a loss of vegetation biomass.
The Australian Government Department of the Environment has released more than 1,700 new maps and datasets that local communities can use to find threatened species in their area. The maps show known and predicted distribution of listed species, including areas …
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The Canberra Nature Map project allows the community to report rare and endangered plant sightings and any of the many treasures in and around the Australian Capital Territory (ACT), and view the results.
Wild Melbourne is a non-profit organisation dedicated to the protection of Melbourne’s environment and to teaching people the importance and majesty of native species and landscapes, from Port Phillip Bay to the high country.
Sydney’s green space is increasingly under pressure from a growing population and increased development. As discussed in The Urban Sanctuary report, the Total Environment Centre (TEC) has created the Urban Sanctuary campaign to foster an urgently-needed long-term vision for remnant …
The Creating bird-friendly gardens in bush fire prone areas fact sheet explains how people can design their gardens to mitigate risk from bushfire, while also providing important habitat for birds (and other wildlife).
Launched by Professor Ian Chubb AC, Chief Scientist of Australia, Foundations for the future: a long-term plan for Australian ecosystem science defines the vision, key directions and priorities for a national ecosystem science capability that will enable Australia to understand …
The CSIRO book Biodiversity: Science and Solutions for Australia provides the latest scientific knowledge on Australia’s biodiversity, describing the unique features of Australia’s species and focusing on solutions for the future. It is available in free PDF and eBook formats.
The Climate Change Adaptation Plan for Australian Birds is the first climate change adaptation plan produced for a national faunal group anywhere in the world. It outlines the nature of threats related to climate change for the Australian birds most …
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The NSW Saving Our Species Partnership Grants Program encourages partnerships between government, the community, non-government organisations and corporations to protect and conserve the most vulnerable plants and animals. The call for applications is now open, and Expressions of Interest close …
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