Historic Announcement - Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area
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The Wilderness Society welcomes the announcement by the SA Government to protect a vast area of the internationally iconic Nullarbor Plain. Widely acclaimed for outstanding natural and cultural heritage values, the Nullarbor is the largest semi-arid karst cave system in the world. The Nullarbor Wilderness Protection Area will cover 900,000 hectares, the same size as the famous Yellowstone National Park in the USA. With this announcement the State Government has effectively doubled the size of the Wilderness Protection Area estate in South Australia, making it a grand initiative. |
End of the Gunns20 legal saga
Government Report Recommends New River Red Gum National Parks
The Wilderness Society has welcomed the release of the NSW Natural Resources Commission’s final report and recommendations to the future management of the internationally significant Murray River Red Gum Forests. The report, released on December 21, follows a campaign by the Wilderness Society to see the creation of new National Parks across the forests, and recommends the creation of over 100,000 hectares of new National Park.
Queensland's Wild Rivers
Queensland is lucky to retain some of the world’s healthiest natural river systems. They underpin regional economies and support unique and diverse wildlife. Free of dams, weirs, polluting irrigation schemes and industrial development, the natural and cultural values of these rivers remain largely intact.
A Wild River declaration is akin to a planning mechanism - it effectively means that big developments like dams, intensive irrigation and strip mining is kept out of rivers, but supports smaller-scale commercial uses such as outstation development, grazing and fishing.
Abbott braving the rapids over Wild Rivers legislation
If putting trade ahead of protecting whales, and labelling climate change concerns "crap" weren’t enough, Abbott has now launched a campaign to try to undo protections on pristine river systems on Cape York - some of the last natural, free-flowing rivers in the country.
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Upcoming Events
- February at Fortyfive Downstairs - "Gagged" book launch and photo exhibition in support of remaining Gunns defendants
- Protecting Sea Turtles from California to Australia
- Surf Circle for Sanctuaries
In support of the remaining defendants in the infamous Gunns20 writ and to celebrate the launch of Greg Ogle's new book "Gagged - The Gunns20 and other lawsuits", The Wilderness Society kindly invites you to two important February events at FortyFive Downstairs, 45 Flinders Lane, Melbourne.
Program Director of the Turtle Island Restoration Project, Teri Shore is visiting from California to talk to us about international sea turtle conservation. Where: Perth. When: Tuesday 16 Feb.
The Second event of the Summer Sanctuary Series, Surf Circle for Sanctuaries will be held on Cottesloe Beach. Participants will grab a board, paddle out and make a circle by joining hands to 'connect to protect'. Help us Save Our Sea Life by signing a letter to the premier Barnett!
Media Releases
- Joint venture partners take huge investment and environmental risk on Kimberley Whale Coast - February 09, 2010
- Northern Australia Taskforce recognises Kimberley environment must be protected - February 08, 2010
- Myth of Northern 'food bowl' finally put to rest - February 08, 2010
The decision by Woodside and its Joint Venture partners to pursue a gas processing precinct on the Kimberley coast is a huge risk to investors and the world-class environmental values in the Kimberley said environment groups opposed to the project.
Western Australian Environment groups including the Conservation Council of WA, The Wilderness Society and Environs Kimberley today welcomed key elements of the new policy blueprint released by the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce.
The Wilderness Society and Environs Kimberley today welcomed key elements of the new policy blueprint for future development in Northern Australia released by the Northern Australia Land and Water Taskforce.
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