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Qld needs border to border marine parks

In 1998 the Beattie Government made an election promise to deliver border to border marine parks for Queensland.

Since this announcement, there have been some extensions to Queensland marine parks, however there are a number of gaps remaining that require immediate government attention.

There are four marine bioregions that are not represented in a marine protected area. Where are they – and why should they be included?

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Stock Route Coalition makes significant progress

The Stock Route Coalition, of which Wildlife Queensland is a key member, has every reason to be pleased with achievements to date. The Coalition has lobbied hard over the past years for significant change.

An indication of change to come was foreshadowed in the Regulatory Impact Statement - but the final changes will only surface with certainty when legislation is passed much later this year.

Find out about the significant progress and the importance of our stock routes to biodiversity conservation.

Attention Uni Students

Don’t forget – our Student Research Grants Program is still open for applications until 30 April 2010.

Eligible research projects are those which investigate methods of addressing or reversing the decline in native plant and animal species or their habitat, or other applied conservation outcomes in Queensland. These include biodiversity conservation, vegetation communities and regional ecosystems.

Win with Wildlife Australia Magazine

Subscriptions, including renewals, received between now and 31 May will go in the draw to win a beautiful tile mural from Wild Art Tiles valued at $335.

The winner can choose from over 130 designs. There are also 2 runner-up prizes of tile murals valued at $239. Conditions apply.

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Australia’s native vegetation framework - will it work?

In November 2009 the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council endorsed the draft document and released it for public comment in February 2010; submissions closed in April 2010.

Once finalised, more specific guidelines will be developed to support the framework. Allegedly they will provide practical on-ground advice and best practice principles for native vegetation management.

But will they really? Read more.

Population Matters

Driving to work, taking the train, going to the beach.  Queenslanders are experiencing the impacts of population growth daily. The federal government is pushing for a ‘BIG AUSTRALIA’ and the state government is welcoming and encouraging population growth.

Is this the right direction for Australia’s future?

Possum products for export

The Department of the Environment, Water, Heritage and the Arts has received an application for approval of a Wildlife Trade Management Plan under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act 1999.

You are invited to comment on the Draft Management Plan for the Commercial Harvest and Export of the Common Brushtail Possum (Trichosurus vulpecula) in Tasmania, 2010 - 2014

For your diary

Wildlife Land Fund is looking for volunteers for a working bee at Witta Conservation Reserve, Maleny on Saturday 17 April.

Art from the Canopy by Susan Savage. Warwick Art Gallery until 18 April. Features botanical paintings of the fruit and flowers of the trees of the Killarney district, headwaters of the Condamine River and South East Darling Downs and more.

Protecting the Malleefowl – Choices for Conservation.  Brisbane Branch Presentation by Jessica Walsh, University of Queensland on Tuesday 27 April

You can find out more about these events in our What's On section.

Wildlife Queensland Newsletter

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