Koalas will go extinct before 2050, the alarm of Australian scientists

Koalas will go extinct before 2050, the alarm of Australian scientists

Koalas will go extinct before 2050 in New South Wales unless there is urgent government intervention

A parliamentary investigation identifies the greatest threat to the survival of the species in habitat loss, along with deforestation 





Koalas will go extinct before 2050 in New South Wales unless there is urgent government action to prevent habitat loss. This is denounced by a parliamentary investigation, but also by a government estimate that claims that the estimate that there are 36 thousand specimens throughout the state is unreliable and obsolete.

We have talked about it many times, the fires that devastated Australia have killed thousands of animals, including many koalas. Fortunately, many have been rescued and returned to the wild, but continue to face the loss of biodiversity. The report notes that this is one of the problems that threaten the survival of the species in New South Wales, but nevertheless the deforestation and reclamation of the area continues.

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An important role has been played by forest fires, according to the report 24% of the koala's habitat has been lost, but there are areas where 81% are said to be burned. Added to this are climate changes that lead to drought.

“Given the extent of the loss from the fires, the committee believes the koala will go extinct in New South Wales well before 2050 and that urgent government action is needed to protect their habitat and address all other threats to the environment. their survival, ”the report states.

The committee expressed sadness and concern that the once thriving koala population in the Pilliga region of New South Wales had even become locally extinct before the bushfires.

"The report found that habitat loss and fragmentation pose the greatest threat to koalas, but evidence has been provided showing that our current laws are inadequate and fail to protect protected areas," he said. the chairman of the committee, Cate Faehrmann to The Guardian. "The strategies and policies currently in place to protect the koala are not working because they fail to guarantee their protection," he said again.



Australia: the moving video of a koala being rescued after the fires

The committee made 42 recommendations, including monitoring methods, increased funding for community conservation groups, and a ban on logging in ancient forests.

"There must be a significant increase in the habitat of the koala, which must be protected from logging, mining and urban development," said Faehrmann.

We had seen rescue images:

Lewis is around 14 years old … he’s well enough to have a munch on some eucalyptus leaves this morning. Is still suffering some serious burns after being rescued from a bushfire yesterday. ? @9NewsSyd pic.twitter.com/OFzX9PqfeW

— Lizzie Pearl (@lizziepearl) November 19, 2019

Australia's Environment Minister says up to 30% of koalas have been killed in fires on the northwest coast and the New South Wales Council for Nature Conservation has long been explaining that one of Australia's most iconic species He needs help.

"We are delighted that there is a growing political consensus that koala extinction is a very real possibility if we do not act urgently to protect the habitat," said council chief executive Chris Gambian.


Fonte: Parliament of New South Walles/The Guardian

 

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