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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 

Image: John Baker

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.

MDB map

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.

Rainforest plant

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.

Macaw

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.

Photo: Robert Thorn

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.

Photo: John Baker

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

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Adult mallee fowl. Photo Joe Benshemesh

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