Australian Native Wildlife Northern Mammal Extinctions
October 30th 2010 01:56
Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat
“This strategy is totally inadequate. There is a distinct ambiguity to the five year national targets, and there is no mention of the financial support given,” Senator Rachel Siewert, Greens spokesperson for Natural Resource Management said.
“Over the last two decades we've seen a dramatic drop in small mammal numbers and diversity across Northern Australia, requiring serious and urgent action."
This Northern Hairy Nosed Wombat, photographed at Australia Zoo, is just one of the threatened species.
“Recent evidence indicates an 82% decline in mammal numbers and a 70% decline in species across Northern Australia.”
“Even the World Heritage listed Kakadu National Park has seen a 75% decline in numbers and a 66% decline in species within the last 15 years.”
"”The Governments biodiversity strategy purports to be operating under a 20 year time frame, but has no vision as to where biodiversity is expected to be in 2030.”
Feral pigs also eat native animals
“The significant rate of mammalian extinction across Northern Australia is a clear indication of why immediate action is required, together with longer term goals that combat the problems linked to plant and animal pests, logging, land clearing and water.”
“2010 is the International Year of Biodiversity. We're already at the end of October and there is very little to show for it.”
“The biggest threats are coming from introduced feral animals (particularly cats) and changed fire regimes.”
“The Greens believe that increasing the role of Indigenous land management, with better resources and support for ranger programs and an expanded network of Indigenous protected areas will be crucial in turning the tide of decline.”
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