Biodiversity
Biodiversity is the variety of life: the different plants, animals and micro-organisms, their genes and the ecosystems of which they are a part. Australia is one of the most diverse countries on the planet. It is home to more than one million species of plants and animals, many of which are found nowhere else in the world.
The National Strategy for the Conservation of Australia's Biological Diversity provides the framework for protecting Australia's biodiversity.
A review of the National Biodiversity Strategy has been conducted by the Natural Resource Management Ministerial Council and a new strategy is expected to be endorsed in November 2009.
Caring for our Country
Caring for our Country is the Australian Government's natural resource management initiative which will focus on achieving strategic results and invest in national priority areas including biodiversity and natural icons. Caring for our Country
1 July 2009
Grassy eucalypt woodland of the Victorian volcanic plain
The grassy eucalypt woodland of the Victorian volcanic plain has been added to the list of threatened ecological communities.
22 June 2009
Black-throated finch policy statement
Significant impact guidelines for the black-throated finch (southern) (Poephila cincta cincta). Comments close 17 July 2009.
9 June 2009
Draft National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014
People interested in the management of koalas or koala habitats are invited to have their say on the draft National Koala Conservation and Management Strategy 2009-2014. Submissions close 5 August 2009.
29 May 2009
Border Ranges Rainforest Biodiversity Management Plan
Identifies the actions to be taken to ensure the long-term viability of the threatened and significant species of the rainforest and related vegetation of the Border Ranges Hotspot. Comments close 28 August 2009.
22 May 2009
Tasmanian devil listed as an endangered species
The Tasmanian devil has been given increased threatened status under national environment law.
30 April 2009
Exotic bird record keeping scheme evaluation
An independent evaluation of the exotic bird record keeping scheme is open for public comment. Comments close 3 June 2009.
17 April 2009
Draft management program for the saltwater crocodile in the Northern Territory
Wildlife trade management plans for public consultation. Comments close 29 May 2009.
11 March 2009
Littoral rainforests and coastal vine thickets of eastern Australia
This brochure is designed to assist land managers, owners and occupiers to identify, assess and manage the littoral rainforest and coastal vine thickets of eastern Australia. EPBC Act policy statement 3.9.
Public notices under the Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act
- Draft policy statements for comment
- Recovery plans for comment
- Nominations for which the Threatened Species Scientific Committee seeks comment
- Threatened abatement plans for comment
- Wildlife trade applications for approval
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National Threatened Species Day is held on 7 September each year to encourage the community to help conserve Australia's unique native fauna and flora. We can all take action to prevent further extinctions by restoring healthy numbers of endangered species and ecological communities in the wild.
Biodiversity month is held in September each year and aims to promote the importance of protecting, conserving and improving biodiversity both within Australia and across the world.
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