Australia has dedicated more than 20% of its land to conservation but not where it matters most
- Written by James Watson, Professor in Conservation Science, School of the Environment, The University of Queensland
Kakadu National Park is a well-known example of protected land.Liana Joseph/Author provided, CC BY-NDOn paper, Australia is a conservation success story.
Over the past 15 years, we’ve dedicated vast areas of land to conservation. Our primary goal has been to protect our unique plants, animals, and ecosystems. As a result, Australia now has...





