Join us on Thursday, August 22 when the NSW Parliament debates the impacts of feral horses on Kosciuszko National Park.
Archive | 2019
Feral deer destroying a lifetime of bushcare conservation
Feral deer are destroying years of conservation work restoring local bushland.
The ugly side of flowers
Just before Mother’s Day every year millions of flowers from across the world flood in to Australia. It is one of the most dangerous days on our calendar.
More than just pulling weeds: the essential role we all play in biosecurity
Protecting Australia from invasive species is not just for the ‘professionals’; the community could play a much larger role.
Yellow crazy ants – Queensland comes to the party
The future of the Wet Tropics Management Authority’s Yellow Crazy Ant Eradication Program has been locked in with the Queensland Government locking in $9 million in funding to the project.
Eat the problem
A stunning new book by Kirsha Kaechele begs the question, can we see invasive species as not just a problem to be exterminated, but also as a potential asset?
Closing the gate on feral pigs in Victoria’s remote northwest
Remotely controlled gates are being used to trap feral pigs in far northwest Victoria.
Managing new pests in South Australia – what’s new?
Ecologist Nicki de Preu takes a look at changes to South Australia’s declared pests list and a new policy on new and emerging pests.
NSW audit calls for improved biosecurity responses
An audit report looking at NSW biosecurity responses and compliance released this week reveals that NSW Department of Primary Industries (DPI) has been found wanting.
Extinction, it’s worse than you think
1257 of Australia’s listed threatened species are on death row because of environmental invaders like feral cats, rabbits, weeds and the killer plant disease Phytophthora.
Invasive species: Where the parties stand at the 2019 Australian election
Invasive species are one of the biggest drivers of environmental loss in Australia, and threaten our native animals and plants more than any other single factor.
Animal justice or extinction?
Is the Animal Justice Party condemning Australia’s threatened species to extinction by refusing to create policies based on science?
England’s killer ladybird a warning for Australia
Is Australia ready to fend off insect armageddon?
Have your say: Victoria acts on destructive feral horses in Barmah National Park
Victoria has released a park plan to protect its fragile river red gum forests and wetlands from feral horses. Have your say by supporting the plan.
Weeds and ferals, where do NSW parties stand?
NSW goes to the polls on Saturday 23 March. Do you know where the major parties stand on environmental weeds, pests and feral animals?
