Vital wildlife corridor protected
Published Tuesday, 14 October, 2008 at 10:00 AM
Minister for Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation
The Honourable Andrew McNamara
The three levels of government have combined to preserve vital sections of bushland in Brisbane’s western suburbs to form a corridor aimed at protecting important wildlife habitats.
Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Minister Andrew McNamara today announced that State, Local and Commonwealth Governments had reaffirmed their commitment to the Flinders to Greenbank/Karawatha Conservation Partnership.
The partnership aims to conserve a 40km corridor of land stretching from Flinders Peak to Greenbank Military Training Area and Karawatha Forest.
“Today, all three levels of government renewed their commitment by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding that ensures expertise will be shared to promote wildlife and conservation management,” Mr McNamara said.
“This corridor provides habitat for 14 species of rare or threatened fauna and 13 species of rare or threatened flora.
“These include the spotted-tailed quoll, yellow-bellied glider, glossy black cockatoo, and a number of frog species.
“By working together we can also co-ordinate programs such as pest, weed and fire management,” he said.
“Land within the corridor will be protected through agreements with landholders, such as those available under the EPA’s Nature Refuge Program and local governments Voluntary Conservation Agreements.”
The MOU will not restrict existing land use and will focus attention on this area as a priority for protection and for potential land purchases by government agencies.
“The MOU will be good for the environment and good for the people of south-east Queensland,” Mr McNamara said.
“The corridor includes abundant eucalypt communities so it’s vital to the area’s wildlife population.
“Recognition of this bushland as a single corridor provides the protection threatened species need and ensures recreational open space for the people of the growing Western Corridor,” Mr McNamara said.
The partnership includes the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defence, Brisbane City Council, Ipswich City Council, Logan City Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council.
Media contact: Emma Parnell 3336 8002
Sustainability, Climate Change and Innovation Minister Andrew McNamara today announced that State, Local and Commonwealth Governments had reaffirmed their commitment to the Flinders to Greenbank/Karawatha Conservation Partnership.
The partnership aims to conserve a 40km corridor of land stretching from Flinders Peak to Greenbank Military Training Area and Karawatha Forest.
“Today, all three levels of government renewed their commitment by signing a new Memorandum of Understanding that ensures expertise will be shared to promote wildlife and conservation management,” Mr McNamara said.
“This corridor provides habitat for 14 species of rare or threatened fauna and 13 species of rare or threatened flora.
“These include the spotted-tailed quoll, yellow-bellied glider, glossy black cockatoo, and a number of frog species.
“By working together we can also co-ordinate programs such as pest, weed and fire management,” he said.
“Land within the corridor will be protected through agreements with landholders, such as those available under the EPA’s Nature Refuge Program and local governments Voluntary Conservation Agreements.”
The MOU will not restrict existing land use and will focus attention on this area as a priority for protection and for potential land purchases by government agencies.
“The MOU will be good for the environment and good for the people of south-east Queensland,” Mr McNamara said.
“The corridor includes abundant eucalypt communities so it’s vital to the area’s wildlife population.
“Recognition of this bushland as a single corridor provides the protection threatened species need and ensures recreational open space for the people of the growing Western Corridor,” Mr McNamara said.
The partnership includes the Environmental Protection Agency, Department of Defence, Brisbane City Council, Ipswich City Council, Logan City Council and Scenic Rim Regional Council.
Media contact: Emma Parnell 3336 8002