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Benjamin J. Richardson, Professor of Environmental Law, University of Tasmania

Private landholders control 60% of the Australian continent – so let's get them involved in nature protection

Benjamin J. Richardson

As the federal government attempts a major overhaul of national environment law, all options must be on the table to prevent the fast deterioration in Australia’s natural places. And more than ever before, the efforts of private landholders should be front and centre.

About 60% of the continent is owned or managed privately – and 70% to 90% of inadequately protected wildlife is found mostly on such land, which includes farms, pastoral leases and mines.

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