Australia receives an F grade from WWF-Australia for inadequate funding and recovery planning for native species.

Australia is falling short in protecting its native species from extinction, earning an F grade from WWF-Australia for funding and recovery planning. The latest report indicates that only 9% of threatened species received federal funding in the past five years, and just 7% have a recovery plan. In contrast, a separate study shows positive trends for over a third of species in NSW national parks, with some populations, like the yellow-footed rock wallaby, increasing.

September 06, 2024
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