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Tasmanian feral deer numbers shocking

28 August, 2020

An aerial survey of Tasmania has revealed populations of feral deer in that state are much worse than first thought and demand action.

Report finds 1080 critical to saving threatened species until replacement found

5 August, 2020

Our report into the ethical considerations of using 1080 to control feral animals finds conservation benefits necessitate its use until an alternative is available.

Swift parrots are listed as critically endangered in Australia. Threats include loss of habitat, predation by cats and changes in habitat due to climate change. Photo: Judith Deland | Flickr | CC BY-NC-SA 2.0

Samuel review advocates better way to address threats to Australia’s natural wonders

20 July, 2020

A review of Australia’s EPBC Act finds it is failing to address the main threats to nature.

Victorian Supreme Court clears way for humane horse removal

9 June, 2020

The Invasive Species Council welcomes the Victorian Supreme Court’s decision to protect the Alpine National Park from growing horse impacts but is concerned the possibility of further legal action will delay the inevitable.

Legal case won’t stop need to act on Victorian Alps feral horses

26 May, 2020

Those opposed to action on Victoria’s feral horse problem are back in court today, a last ditch effort to delay the inevitable.

Top scientist resigns over destructive impacts of Snowy 2.0

22 May, 2020

Resignation of top scientists puts spotlight on refusal to take scientific advice about the environmental disaster that will unfold as a result of Snowy 2.0.

Demise of import levy threatens Australia’s biosecurity funding

20 May, 2020

The dumping of a proposed import levy is a huge setback for Australia’s biosecurity system.

Victoria acts on feral horses now legal impediment removed

8 May, 2020

Parks Victoria will fully reinstate its feral horse control efforts to help limit escalating horse damage in the bushfire affected Australian Alps after success in a federal court case.

Tasmanian government needs a plan to reduce feral deer numbers

27 April, 2020

The Tasmanian government must develop a comprehensive feral deer management strategy that reduces the destructive impacts of deer and protects the environment and farmers.

Report lifts lid on Australia's international bug superhighway

15 April, 2020

Our joint report with Monash University reveals environmentally destructive ants, bees and wasps could be hitching a ride into Australia on an international bug superhighway.

Cautious support for interim Kosciuszko horse removal plan

20 February, 2020

A post-bushfire plan to remove feral horses from three areas in Kosciuszko National Park is an important step towards recovery.

Engaging the community sector on environmental biosecurity

NSW bushfire pest plan cannot ignore feral horse destruction

17 February, 2020

Wildlife recovery efforts from the recent bushfires will be hampered if the NSW government fails to deal with environmentally destructive feral horses.

Aerial vision reveals feral horse nightmare in burnt-out Kosciuszko National Park

25 January, 2020

New aerial footage and eyewitness accounts from iconic Kosciuszko National Park reveals horrific fire damage and the survival of huge numbers of feral horses now pushing threatened species closer to extinction,

The lack of effective control programs is allowing feral horse numbers to grow in the Australian Alps. Image courtesy Don Butcher

Volunteer firefighter calls for greater action on feral animals in bushfire zones

16 January, 2020

Volunteer firefighter and wildlife carer calls for all-out attack on feral animals in fire zones scorched by this summer’s catastrophic bushfires.

Bushfire and ferals a recipe for disaster

14 January, 2020

Efforts to save Australian wildlife from the impacts of catastrophic bushfires will fail unless the control of foxes, feral cats, horses and deer are a major part of wildlife disaster recovery plans, the Invasive Species Council warned today.

Tasmanian feral deer numbers shocking

28 August, 2020

An aerial survey of Tasmania has revealed populations of feral deer in that state are much worse than first thought and demand action.

Report finds 1080 critical to saving threatened species until replacement found

5 August, 2020

Our report into the ethical considerations of using 1080 to control feral animals finds conservation benefits necessitate its use until an alternative is available.

Samuel review advocates better way to address threats to Australia’s natural wonders

20 July, 2020

A review of Australia’s EPBC Act finds it is failing to address the main threats to nature.

Victorian Supreme Court clears way for humane horse removal

9 June, 2020

Legal case won’t stop need to act on Victorian Alps feral horses

26 May, 2020

Those opposed to action on Victoria’s feral horse problem are back in court today, a last ditch effort to delay the inevitable.

Top scientist resigns over destructive impacts of Snowy 2.0

22 May, 2020

Resignation of top scientists puts spotlight on refusal to take scientific advice about the environmental disaster that will unfold as a result of Snowy 2.0.

Demise of import levy threatens Australia’s biosecurity funding

20 May, 2020

The dumping of a proposed import levy is a huge setback for Australia’s biosecurity system.

Victoria acts on feral horses now legal impediment removed

8 May, 2020

Parks Victoria will fully reinstate its feral horse control efforts to help limit escalating horse damage in the bushfire affected Australian Alps after success in a federal court case.

Tasmanian government needs a plan to reduce feral deer numbers

27 April, 2020

The Tasmanian government must develop a comprehensive feral deer management strategy that reduces the destructive impacts of deer and protects the environment and farmers.

Report lifts lid on Australia's international bug superhighway

15 April, 2020

Our joint report with Monash University reveals environmentally destructive ants, bees and wasps could be hitching a ride into Australia on an international bug superhighway.

Cautious support for interim Kosciuszko horse removal plan

20 February, 2020

A post-bushfire plan to remove feral horses from three areas in Kosciuszko National Park is an important step towards recovery.

NSW bushfire pest plan cannot ignore feral horse destruction

17 February, 2020

Wildlife recovery efforts from the recent bushfires will be hampered if the NSW government fails to deal with environmentally destructive feral horses.

Aerial vision reveals feral horse nightmare in burnt-out Kosciuszko National Park

25 January, 2020

Volunteer firefighter calls for greater action on feral animals in bushfire zones

16 January, 2020

Volunteer firefighter and wildlife carer calls for all-out attack on feral animals in fire zones scorched by this summer’s catastrophic bushfires.

Bushfire and ferals a recipe for disaster

14 January, 2020

Tasmanian feral deer numbers shocking

John Sampson 28 August, 2020

An aerial survey of Tasmania has revealed populations of feral deer in that state are much worse than first thought and demand action.

Report finds 1080 critical to saving threatened species until replacement found

John Sampson 5 August, 2020

Our report into the ethical considerations of using 1080 to control feral animals finds conservation benefits necessitate its use until an alternative is available.

Samuel review advocates better way to address threats to Australia’s natural wonders

John Sampson 20 July, 2020

A review of Australia’s EPBC Act finds it is failing to address the main threats to nature.

Victorian Supreme Court clears way for humane horse removal

John Sampson 9 June, 2020

Legal case won’t stop need to act on Victorian Alps feral horses

Stuart Cargin 26 May, 2020

Those opposed to action on Victoria’s feral horse problem are back in court today, a last ditch effort to delay the inevitable.

Top scientist resigns over destructive impacts of Snowy 2.0

Stuart Cargin 22 May, 2020

Resignation of top scientists puts spotlight on refusal to take scientific advice about the environmental disaster that will unfold as a result of Snowy 2.0.

Demise of import levy threatens Australia’s biosecurity funding

Stuart Cargin 20 May, 2020

The dumping of a proposed import levy is a huge setback for Australia’s biosecurity system.

Victoria acts on feral horses now legal impediment removed

Stuart Cargin 8 May, 2020

Parks Victoria will fully reinstate its feral horse control efforts to help limit escalating horse damage in the bushfire affected Australian Alps after success in a federal court case.

Tasmanian government needs a plan to reduce feral deer numbers

Stuart Cargin 27 April, 2020

The Tasmanian government must develop a comprehensive feral deer management strategy that reduces the destructive impacts of deer and protects the environment and farmers.

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