3,500 km wildlife corridor to span Australia from Port Augusta to Arnhem Land

[depakid]

A new wildlife corridor has been announced to protect plants and animals from the coast of South Australia to the top of the Northern Territory. The Trans-Australia Eco Link will extend 3,500 kilometres from Port Augusta to Arnhem Land and will be set up by 2012.

It will provide a corridor for native animals to move to different areas when threatened by climate change, fire or drought.

The South Australian and Northern Territory governnments will each contribute $1.8 million to buy land and provide incentives for landowners to maintain native habitats.

More: http://www.abc.net.au/news/stories/2010/02/20/2825530.htm?site=news

[AlecBGreen]

1. excellent news

uninterrupted ecological pathways make a huge difference. kudos to the aussies

[tabatha]

2. Wonderful!