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By Natasha Schapova

Conservation efforts may have worsened catastrophic bushfires in south-east Australia, study finds

Legislation changes to improve conservation may have exacerbated catastrophic bushfires in south-east Australia, according to new research.  

A study by the University of Melbourne found that attempts to limit human involvement in nature and increase conservation led to widespread bushfires.

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