Queensland protects nearly 396,000 hectares across three huge cattle properties
The Queensland government has acquired nearly 396,000 hectares of land across three cattle properties to expand its protected area network. This conservation effort aims to safeguard biodiversity, including threatened species like the palm cockatoo and grey falcon.
Why it matters
Large-scale land conservation is critical for maintaining biodiversity and mitigating the impacts of climate change in northern Australia.
Queensland has secured major portions of three vast cattle properties across Cape York and the Gulf of Carpentaria, adding almost 396,000 hectares to the state’s protected area network. The Queensland Government says in a press release that the acquisitions cover 137,000 hectares of Kendall River Station, 90,000 hectares of Westmoreland Station, and 169,000 hectares of Cliffdale Station.
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