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Fully recovering Australia’s threatened species would cost 25% of GDP. We can’t do it all at once - so let’s start here
Australia has already lost at least 100 species since European colonisation. Across land and freshwater habitats, 1,657 species are currently threatened with the same fate. Their populations have fallen 2-3% every year over the last quarter century. The accelerating loss of species is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Losing biodiversity threatens cultural values, economic stability and society’s wellbeing. Like many nations, Australia has pledged to stem these losses.
Cost to save all threatened species in Australia calculated for first time - Australian Geographic
The accelerating loss of species is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Losing biodiversity threatens cultural values, economic stability and society’s wellbeing. Like many nations, Australia has pledged to stem these losses. We have signed international commitments to restore nature and halt species extinctions. These are noble and necessary goals. But at present, we lack an understanding of the sheer size, range of options – and expense of the challenge.
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Fully recovering Australia's threatened species would cost 25% of GDP. We can't do it all at once-so let's start here
Australia has already lost at least 100 species since European colonization. Across land and freshwater habitats, 1,657 species are currently threatened with the same fate. Their populations have fallen 2%–3% every year over the last quarter century. The accelerating loss of species is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Losing biodiversity threatens cultural values, economic stability and society's well-being. Like many nations, Australia has pledged to stem these losses.
Fully recovering Australia’s threatened species would cost 25% of GDP. We can’t do it all at once - so let’s start here
Australia has already lost at least 100 species since European colonisation. Across land and freshwater habitats, 1,657 species are currently threatened with the same fate. Their populations have fallen 2-3% every year over the last quarter century. The accelerating loss of species is one of the greatest environmental challenges of our time. Losing biodiversity threatens cultural values, economic stability and society’s wellbeing. Like many nations, Australia has pledged to stem these losses.
Density of a cryptic Australian small mammal: The threatened Julia Creek dunnart (Sminthopsis douglasi)
1 INTRODUCTION It is now widely accepted that Earth is experiencing the sixth and first human-induced, mass extinction event (Ceballos et al., 2010).
Mapping Iran's biodiversity hotspots to create new protected areas covering 20% of the landscape
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Mapping Iran's biodiversity hotspots to create new protected areas covering 20% of the landscape
Iran’s ancient forests, rugged mountains, vast deserts and captivating coasts are rich in biodiversity, including animals found nowhere else on Earth. But many of these precious areas are not formally protected from development, potentially endangering the species that live there. Fortunately, the Iranian government has committed to expanding the network of protected areas to cover 20% of the land. That is a substantial increase from the existing approximately 11% in conservation reserves.
A Novel Threat-Abatement Framework Confirms an Urgent Need to Limit Habitat Loss and Improve Management of Invasive Species and Inappropriate Fire Regimes for Australia’s Threatened Species
Working Paper Article Version 1 This version is not peer-reviewed Version 1 : Received: 16 October 2020 / Approved: 19 October 2020 / Online: 19 October 2020 (11:08:56 CEST) Kearney, S.G.; Watson, J.E.M.; Reside, A.E.; Fisher, D.O.; Maron, M.; Doherty, T.S.; Legge, S.M.; Woinarski, J.C.Z.; Garnett, S.T.; Wintle, B.A.; Ritchie, E.G.; Driscoll, D.A.; Lindenmayer, D.; Adams, V.M.; Ward, M.S.; Carwardine, J.
National parks are not enough - we need landholders to protect threatened species on their property
Over the last decade, the area protected for nature in Australia has shot up by almost half. Our national reserve system now of the country. That’s a positive step for the thousands of species teetering on the edge of extinction. But it’s only a step. What we desperately need to help these species fully recover is to protect them across their range. And that means we have to get better at protecting them on private land. Our recent research shows this clearly.
Should we cull noisy miners? After decades of research, these aggressive honeyeaters are still outsmarting us
Noisy miners are familiar to many of us on Australia’s east coast as plucky grey birds relentlessly harassing other birds, dive-bombing dogs and people – even expertly opening sugar packets at your local café. Noisy miners are native to Australia. Since colonisation their populations have boomed, and they’re now so abundant they pose a threat to other native birds in our cities, farmland and bush, such as robins, thornbills and other honeyeaters.
To fix Australia's environment laws, wildlife experts call for these 4 changes — all are crucial
The independent review of Australia’s main environment law, released last week, provided a sobering but accurate appraisal of a dire situation. The review was led by Professor Graeme Samuel and involved consultation with scientists, legal experts, industry and conservation organisations. Samuel’s report concluded Australia’s biodiversity is in decline and the law (the EPBC Act) “is not fit for current or future environmental challenges”. The findings are no surprise to us.
Impact of 2019-2020 mega-fires on Australian fauna habitat
Abstract Australia’s 2019–2020 mega-fires were exacerbated by drought, anthropogenic climate change and existing land-use management. Here, using a combination of remotely sensed data and species distribution models, we found these fires burnt ~97,000 km2 of vegetation across southern and eastern Australia, which is considered habitat for 832 species of native vertebrate fauna.
Birdwatching increased tenfold last lockdown. Don't stop, it's a huge help for bushfire recovery
Many Victorians returning to stage three lockdown will be looking for ways to pass the hours at home. And some will be turning to birdwatching. When Australians first went into lockdown in March, the combination of border closures, lockdowns and the closure of burnt areas from last summer’s bushfires meant those who would have travelled far and wide to watch their favourite birds, instead stayed home.
Six million hectares of threatened species habitat up in smoke
Wildlife & Biodiversity By Michelle Ward, Aaron Greenville, April Reside, Ayesha Tulloch, Brooke Williams, Emily Massingham, Helen Mayfield, Hugh Possingham, James Watson, Jim Radford, Laura Sonter Last Updated: Sunday 19 January 2020 More than one billion mammals, birds, and reptiles across eastern Australia are estimated to have been affected by the current fire catastrophe. Many animals and plants have been incinerated or suffocated by smoke and ash.
Six million hectares of threatened species habitat up in smoke
More than one billion mammals, birds, and reptiles across eastern Australia are estimated to have been affected by the current fire catastrophe. Many animals and plants have been incinerated or suffocated by smoke and ash. Others may have escaped the blaze only to die of exhaustion or starvation, or be picked off by predators. But even these huge losses of individual animals and plants do not reveal the full scale of impact that the recent fires have had on biodiversity.
Vulnerable species and ecosystems are falling through the cracks of environmental impact assessments
Abstract Proponents of development projects (e.g., new roads, mines, dams) are frequently required to assess and manage their impacts on threatened biodiversity. Here, we propose that the environmental legislation and standards that mandate such assessments are failing those threatened species and ecological communities listed as vulnerable.
The University of Queensland
Displaying 1 - 20 of 2078 articles Kylie Moore-Gilbert has been held in Iran’s notorious Evin prison for more than a year. DEPARTMENT OF FOREIGN AFFAIRS AND TRADE/ January 29, 2020 Surely the time has come to shift gears and ramp up the public pressure on both Australian diplomats and Iranian politicians to secure the academic's release. Philip Pullman thinks this coin needs another comma. What do you think?
Environment laws have failed to tackle the extinction emergency. Here's the proof
Threatened species habitat larger than the size of Tasmania has been destroyed since Australia’s environment laws were enacted, and 93% of this habitat loss was not referred to the federal government for scrutiny, our new research shows. The research, published today in Conservation Science and Practice, shows that 7.7 million hectares of threatened species habitat has been destroyed in the 20 years since the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation (EPBC) Act 1999 came into force.
Lots of loss with little scrutiny: The attrition of habitat critical for threatened species in Australia
1 INTRODUCTION Earth is in a mass extinction crisis, with species disappearing 100–1,000 times faster than the background rate (Ceballos, Ehrlich, & Dirzo, 2017; IPBES, 2018; Pimm et al., 2014). While this loss of biodiversity is occurring globally, some nations are experiencing declines faster than others (Woinarski, Burbidge, & Harrison, 2015). In Australia, at least 90 native species have become extinct since European settlement (Australian Government, 2018a).
The threats to Australia’s imperilled species and implications for a national conservation response
REVIEW (Open Access) Previous Next Contents Vol 25(3) Stephen G. Kearney A J , Josie Carwardine B , April E. Reside C , Diana O. Fisher C , Martine Maron A , Tim S. Doherty D , Sarah Legge E F , Jennifer Silcock E , John C. Z. Woinarski G , Stephen T. Garnett G , Brendan A. Wintle H and James E. M. Watson A I + Author Affiliations - Author Affiliations A School of Earth and Environmental Sciences, Steele Building, University of Queensland, St Lucia, Qld 4072, Australia.
Interactive: Everything you need to know about Adani - from cost, environmental impact and jobs to its possible future
The Adani Carmichael coal mine has been an election issue across state and federal politics since 2016. Despite bipartisan support, it defined the November 2017 Queensland election, has shaped federal by-elections since and prompted protests in almost every Australian state and territory – including a convoy that has made its way up to the neighbouring town of Clermont all the way from Tasmania.
Why Adani's finch plan was rejected, and what comes next
The black-throated finch is on the verge of extinction. Brian McCauley/flickr, CC BY-NC By Samantha Hepburn, Deakin University and April Reside, The University of Queensland Adani’s plan to manage an endangered finch was rejected last week by the Queensland government, stalling progress on the Carmichael mine. The mine would cover much of the best remaining habitat for the endangered black-throated finch.
Why Adani's finch plan was rejected, and what comes next
Adani’s plan to manage an endangered finch was rejected last week by the Queensland government, stalling progress on the Carmichael mine. The mine would cover much of the best remaining habitat for the endangered black-throated finch. The Queensland government required Adani to commit to gathering more accurate finch population data, limit the cattle grazing in the finch conservation area and determine food availability throughout the year, before they could approve the plan.
To reduce fire risk and meet climate targets, over 300 scientists call for stronger land clearing laws
Australia’s high rates of forest loss and weakening land clearing laws are increasing bushfire risk, and undermining our ability to meet national targets aimed at curbing climate change. This dire situation is why we are among the more than 300 scientists and practitioners who have signed a declaration calling for governments to restore, or better strengthen regulations to protect native vegetation.
Death by 775 cuts: how conservation law is failing the black-throated finch
Nearly 20 years ago, Australia adopted national environmental legislation that was celebrated widely as a balanced response to Australia’s threatened species crisis. In the same year, Queensland introduced its Vegetation Management Act. Together, these laws were meant to help prevent further extinctions. But have they worked? A famous finch We investigated whether these laws had successfully protected the habitat of the endangered southern black-throated finch.
For the first time we've looked at every threatened bird in Australia side-by-side
Glossy Black-Cockatoos used to be common on South Australia’s Kangaroo Island until possums started eating their eggs and chicks. After volunteers helped protect nest hollows and erect safe nest boxes, the population more than doubled. But how do you measure such success? How do you compare cockatoo nest protection with any other investment in conservation? Unfortunately, we have few ways to compare and track the different efforts many people may be making to help conserve our natural treasures.
Beyond the model: expert knowledge improves predictions of species’ fates under climate change
The need to proactively manage landscapes and species to aid their adaptation to climate change is widely acknowledged. Current approaches to prioritizing investment in species conservation generally rely on correlative models, which predict the likely fate of species under different climate change scenarios. Yet, while model statistics can be improved by refining modeling techniques, gaps remain in understanding the relationship between model performance and ecological reality.
Queensland's new land clearing bill will help turn the tide, despite its flaws
Anita J Cosgrove, The University of Queensland; April Reside, The University of Queensland; James Watson, The University of Queensland; Martine Maron, The University of Queensland Queensland's new draft land-clearing laws aim to put the brakes on years of environmental destruction. But the bill contains several loopholes that are likely to stymie progress.
Queensland's new land clearing bill will help turn the tide, despite its flaws
Queensland’s Labor government this month tabled a bill to tighten the regulation of land clearing. Queensland is by far the worst offender in this area, following a litany of reversals of vegetation protection. After a period of tightened laws between 2004 and 2013, the Newman government set about unwinding key reforms during its 2012-15 term.
here's exactly what Adani's Carmichael mine means for Queensland
Disclosure statement April Reside receives funding from NESP Threatened Species Recovery Hub. She is a scientific advisor for the Black-throated Finch Recovery Team and is on Birdlife Australia's Research and Conservation Committee. Samantha Hepburn and Tony Wood do not work for, consult, own shares in or receive funding from any company or organization that would benefit from this article, and have disclosed no relevant affiliations beyond their academic appointment.
Just ten MPs represent more than 600 threatened species in their electorates
Australia is rapidly losing its world-famous biodiversity. More than 90 species have gone extinct since European colonisation (including three in just the past decade), and more than 1,700 species are now formally recognised as being in danger of extinction. Despite the pride many Australians feel in our unique natural heritage (and the billions of dollars made from nature-based tourism) the amount of federal funding for biodiversity conservation has dropped by 37% since 2013.
Land clearing on the rise as legal 'thinning' proves far from clear-cut
Land clearing is accelerating across eastern Australia, despite our new research providing a clear warning of its impacts on the Great Barrier Reef, regional and global climate, and threatened native wildlife. Policies in place to control land clearing have been wound back across all Australian states, with major consequences for our natural environment.
CSIRO PUBLISHING | Pacific Conservation Biology
April E. Reside A D , Jutta Beher A , Anita J. Cosgrove B , Megan C. Evans B C , Leonie Seabrook B , Jennifer L. Silcock A , Amelia S. Wenger B and Martine Maron A B Alkama, R., and Cescatti, A. (2016). Biophysical climate impacts of recent changes in global forest cover., 600–604.| | | Allan, J. D. (2004). Landscapes and riverscapes: the influence of land use on stream ecosystems., 257–284.| | Australian Government (2012). A World Heritage nomination for Cape York Peninsula.
PLOS ONE: Movement Patterns, Home Range Size and Habitat Selection of an Endangered Resource Tracking Species, the Black-Throated Finch (Poephila cincta cincta)
Understanding movement patterns and home range of species is paramount in ecology; it is particularly important for threatened taxa as it can provide valuable information for conservation management.
Four environmental reasons why fast-tracking the Carmichael coal mine is a bad idea
Pressure is mounting for Adani's Carmichael coal mine to proceed in inland Queensland. Recently the State Government quietly gave the project "critical infrastructure" status to prioritise its development. Providing this level of government status to a private enterprise is unusual — the last time it happened was in the early 2000s, and it is usually reserved for projects associated with national security, public education and health.
Four environmental reasons why fast-tracking the Carmichael coal mine is a bad idea
Pressure is mounting for Adani’s Carmichael coal mine to proceed in inland Queensland. Recently the state government quietly gave the project “critical infrastructure” status to prioritise its development. Providing this level of government status to a private enterprise is unusual – the last time it happened was in the early 2000s, and it is usually reserved for projects associated with national security, public education and health.
Great Barrier Reef: Clearing the way for reef destruction
Agricultural practices are accelerating the health decline of Australia's Great Barrier Reef, affecting marine and terrestrial ecosystems (see also et al. Nature 536, 143–145; 2016). Last month, intensive opposition from the agricultural lobby blocked new legislation by the Queensland government that would have protected the reef's catchment areas from land clearing — despite support for the legislation from almost 500 scientists (go.nature.com/2cnlftg).
Climate-induced resource bottlenecks exacerbate species vulnerability: a review
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Science can influence policy and benefit the public
We have all heard the calls to translate research into action, and have it influence policy and management. Each year, volumes of research are published that could help policy makers make better decisions. Yet all-too-often it goes unnoticed. The reality is that different priorities, political agendas, personalities, data licensing, etc. often stand in the way.
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