Contemporary Conservation in Australia: A Detailed Report

This report provides a comprehensive overview of conservation interests in Australia, focusing on the threats to biodiversity, including deforestation, climate change, and industrialization. It examines the impact of natural resource exploitation and highlights the interventions by the Australian government, including strategies and reviews. The report details the role of various conservation organizations, such as the Australian Conservation Foundation, and the implementation of the Australian Biodiversity Conservation Strategy 2010-2030. It also discusses the strategy's role in regional areas, interventions like raising public awareness, and increasing indigenous participation. Furthermore, the report outlines strategies for conserving biodiversity, including land incentives, industrial sector involvement, and government legislation. It concludes by emphasizing the importance of conserving Australia's natural areas for future generations and the need for sustainable practices.

CONSERVATION
INTERESTS IN
AUSTRALIA
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Introduction
Australia is home to several exotic and native species
that are only found in Australia due to it diverse
ecological system.
However, the ecological communities are under threat
due to the interference of climate as well as mankind.

THREAT TO BIODIVERSITY
 Deforestation
 Forest Fire
 Climate Change
 Drought
 Flood
 Industrialization
 Pollution

IMPACT OF NATURAL
RESOURCESHumans require natural resources for their survival but the exploitation of
the biodiversity is not justified as it causes the lives of native species.
The wildlife habitat is converted into lands for agriculture and urbanization
through deforestation.
This makes it necessary for the people of Australia to use the natural
resources in a sustainable way (Department of Agriculture, Water and the
Environment,2020).

INTERVENTION BY THE
GOVERNMENT The government of Australia has been using measures and
interventions for the preservation of resources and
biodiversity.
 The state as well as the territorial government bodies have
come up with drafts and reviews regarding the strategies
implemented by them (Iftekhar, Tisdell & Gilfedder, 2014).
 It focuses on the biodiversity of Australia.

CONSERVATION ORGANIZATIONS
 Australian Conservation Foundation
 Australian Marine Conservation Society
 Australian Wildlife Conservancy
 Clean Up Australia
 Greening Australia
 Natural Heritage Trust Australia

Australian Biodiversity Conservation
Strategy 2010-2030
 This strategy was released in 2010 so that it could conserve
biodiversity till 2030
 It releases a review report every 5 years to give a update on
its framework designed for the preservation.
 It focuses on the natural resource management and the
previous review was released in 2015 (Biodiversity Working
Group, 2016).

STRATEGY’S ROLE IN REGIONAL
AREA
 This strategy was used as a tool for the 56 NRM regional
organizations all around Australia.
 It was central to the delivery of Natural Resource Management
programs such as Green Army, National land care program
and Reef Trust
 NRM is recognized by the Strategy in the local and regional
areas because it plays a critical role in measuring the targets
and outcomes.

More Interventions..
 Maintaining biodiversity through raising public
awareness, public participation and industrial
participation. A government funded project was started
in 2016.
 Increasing indigenous participation by managing land
with employment and participation. A target was made
for 2020 in which 25% of increase was expected in
participation and employment of indigenous people in
biodiversity conservation (Fitzsimons & Carr, 2014).
 Exchanging strategic investments and partnerships.

How to Conserve Biodiversity
 Government should implemented land incentives for
private property holders as it will promote public
participation with financial support
 More strategies to use the industrial sectors for the
betterment of the wildlife habitats can be started.
 The government has to makes acts and legislations for
people who do not follow these protocols and they
should be penalized with fines (Department of
Agriculture, Water and the Environment, 2020).

Conclusion
The natural areas of Australia has environmental
values that should be conserved and restored for the
use of future generations. It has a cultural and
aesthetic value that includes both terrestrial and
aquatic environment as it is an integral part for the
indigenous people of the country.
Conservation of biodiversity not only provides clean
and pure air and water that is a necessity for the
whole population, but it is also a source of renewable
resources and medication.

References
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