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Decision Point Article: In search of tropical refuge

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http://www.decision-point.com.au/images/DPoint_files/DPoint_64/dp64%20p12%20shoo%20tropical%20refuge.pdf
This article discusses the protection of areas of refugia in the face of climate change with reference to a project on the Atherton Tablelands in Queensland to protect and extend areas of cool rainforest refugia. (October, 2012)

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A compendium of existing and planned Australian wildlife corridor projects and initiatives, and case study analysis of operational experience.

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http://www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/wildlife-corridors/publications/pubs/compendium.pdf
This report was prepared for the Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities by CSIRO. The report contains a descriptive compendium of existing and planned wildlife corridor initiatives and analyses the operational experiences of corridor initiatives, particularly their governance arrangements, on-ground achievements and planning processes that account for climate change impacts and adaptation.

 

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Decision Point article: IPBES: a platform for intergovernmental action on biodiversity

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http://www.decision-point.com.au/images/DPoint_files/DPoint_61/dp61%20p12%20Nicholson%20IPBES.pdf
Emily Nicholson describes a new initiative to save biodiversity. It promises to be as big as (if not bigger than) the IPCC. (July 2012)

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ABC Rural News: Opposition refuses to guarantee future of Biodiversity Fund grants

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201207/s3540391.htm
The Federal Coalition won't commit to maintaining the Biodiversity Fund if it wins the next election. (Friday, 06/07/2012)

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ABC Rural News: Fishermen stage marine parks protest

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http://www.abc.net.au/rural/news/content/201206/s3534015.htm
Representatives from the fishing industry are protesting at Parliament House in Canberra against the proposed expansion of the national marine park network. (Wednesday, 27/06/2012)

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Wentworth Group - New model for landscape conservation

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http://www.wentworthgroup.org/blueprints/a-new-model-for-landscape-conservation-in-nsw
The Wentworth Group of concerned scientists proposed a radically new way of managing native vegetation in New South Wales. A new model for landscape conservation in NSW sought not only to resolve the existing conflict over land clearing in a fair and equitable way, it also looked at the bigger picture of an urgent need for a major investment in revegetation of overcleared landscapes.

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Tiwi Land Council: Natural Resource Management Strategy

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www.tiwilandcouncil.com/publications/land.htm
Written by the Tiwi Land Council discusses the Islands physical profile and it values. It also makes recommendations for improved management of the Islands natural resources. It covers topics such as weeds, feral animals, land clearing, soil erosion and fire.

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Understanding the Nationally Consistent Approach for Access to and the Utilisation of Australia's Native Genetic and Biochemical Resources

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www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/publications/access/nca/index.html
This paper summarises the Australian Government's approach to the use of genetic resources, which aims to ensure equitable sharing in the benefits and conservation of biodiversity.

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Developing a National Biodiversity and Climate Change Action Plan

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www.environment.gov.au/biodiversity/publications/nbccap-consultation/index.html
Gives the reasons for developing a National biodiversity and climate change action plan, then outlines what the plan might look like, and identifies key strategies and examples of specific adaptation initiatives for managing climate change impacts on biodiversity.

Developing a National biodiversity and climate change action plan. Consultation paper. Prepared by the National Task Group on the Management of Climate Change Impacts on Biodiversity convened under the NRM Ministerial Council's Land, Water and Biodiversity Committee. Department of the Environment and Heritage, September 2003

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