Almost 90% of animals caught in shark nets were non-target species SYDNEY (20 MAY 2024)―Figures just released under Freedom of Information have again shown the overwhelming failure of the NSW’s shark nets with almost 90% of the animals caught during the 2024/25 season being non-target species. Of the 223 animals...
Lessons from the 2019-20 ‘Black Summer’ Bushfires
Climate change-fuelled extreme weather events are only going to become more severe and frequent. HSI, along with many other conservationists and wildlife rescuers, understand that we must do more to protect wildlife in the face of future disasters.
We commissioned BG Economics to conduct this study into the rescue and care of wildlife in the 2019-20 Black Summer bushfires to provide recommendations to be considered by all stakeholders as well as guide the development our growing disaster response program.
There’s no shortage of work to do to prepare for, and respond to, these immense and mounting crises. Safeguarding Australia’s Wildlife provides a roadmap which will help guide disaster response for all stakeholders who are united in their commitment to wildlife.
