Posted.
February 07, 2020 01: 53:22
Researchers and conservationists fear bushfire-ravaged locations of Australia are dealing with a 2nd wave of wildlife deaths unless more comprehensive action is taken to manage feral animals.
Key points:
- Environmental groups declare “vital” independently protected reserves are losing out on post-bushfire funding
- Nearly six percent of Australia’s preservation estate is managed by personal landholders.
- The groups state the absence of financing for personal conservation areas puts local wildlife at danger
Environmental groups state the extra government financing guaranteed insect and predator control, but money isn’t striking the ground quickly enough, and that privately secured locations are losing out.
The Intrusive Species Council, a not-for-profit Australian ecological organisation, is lead