The Hon Tanya Plibersek MP
Minister For The Environment And Water
The Hon Kristy McBain
Member For Eden-Monaro
The Albanese Labor Government is supporting three projects across Eden-Monaro to protect local flora and fauna within the region.
The Government has invested $2.5 million to protect Eden-Monaro's alpine catchments, specifically the alpine sphagnum bogs and associated fens ecological community.
An additional $1,699,998 will improve the condition of river-flat eucalypt forests on southern NSW’s coastal floodplains.
This will be achieved through pest and weed control, erosion, and fire management, and by supporting private and public land managers, including Traditional Owners, to address key threats.
The Albanese Labor Government will also invest $2.5 million to restore habitats for threatened species, such as the Greater Glider and Yellow-bellied Glider, in the south-east coastal ranges through revegetation efforts in partnership with land managers.
These projects are part of the roll out of more than 115 specialised projects, supported by funding from the $224.5 million Saving Native Species Program and $1.1 billion Natural Heritage Trust.
This critical investment supports a range of landscapes, including the 20 priority places in the Threatened Species Action Plan. They help to restore habitat, control invasive species and tackle disease in ecological communities that need it the most.
The projects will mobilise the expertise of First Nations people, natural resource managers, scientists, conservation organisations and community groups.
Quotes from the Minister for the Environment and Water, Tanya Plibersek:
“I am committed to protecting the precious habitat of Australia’s threatened plants, animals, and ecosystems for future generations.
“As well as protecting more land and sea, we need to better look after the places we are protecting.
“The priority landscapes that are receiving funding are incredibly biodiverse, with many native animals and plants calling them home. But they need our help.
“These large-scale, multi-year projects will maximise benefits for wildlife by improving and restoring their habitat.
“The Albanese Government is making a real difference with this funding lifeline, so we can protect the places we love.”
Quotes attributable to the Member for Eden-Monaro, Kristy McBain:
“Eden-Monaro locals are passionate about our wildlife and incredible natural assets – this funding will help protect them for future generations.
“These projects are particularly important for Eden-Monaro, which has been ravaged by natural disasters.
“I’ve long campaigned for more support for public land managers – particularly traditional owners – and I’m so pleased to see this funding announced today.”
