Wildlife Lands Issue 30

Australia’s native animals are protected by law — but that protection comes with caveats. Across every state and territory, permits are routinely issued that allow property owners to kill native wildlife. Known in many jurisdictions as “damage mitigation permits,” these licences have quietly sanctioned the deaths of millions of animals...

The 2024 New South Wales State of the Environment (SoE) report is in—and for our native wildlife, the picture is deeply concerning. From iconic marsupials and mammals to lesser known but equally vital amphibians, birds and reptiles, many animals across NSW are facing growing threats from climate change, habitat loss,...