Media Release: Australia – River Red Gum Drive

The link below is to a media release concerning the new River Red Gum Drive being established on the border of NSW and Victoria in Australia.

For more visit:
http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/media/OEHMedia13102203.htm

Article: Massive New Marine Park in the Coral Sea

The link below is to an article on a massive new marine park established in the Coral Sea. This marine park is just one of a number of new protected areas that now give Australia the most comprehensive network of marine reserves in the world.

For more visit:
http://www.brisbanetimes.com.au/queensland/new-marine-reserve-nearly-half-the-size-of-queensland-20120614-20cmn.html

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Africa: Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area

The link below is to an article on the Kavango Zambezi Transfrontier Conservation Area (KAZA), established in 2011 by Angola, Botswana, Namibia, Zambia and Zimbabwe. It is a huge conservation area the size of Italy.

For more visit:
http://news.nationalgeographic.com/news/travelnews/2012/03/pictures/120327-africa-parks-conservation/

Niger: Termit and Tin Toumma Nature and Culture Reserve Established in the Sahara Desert

The link below is to an article reporting on the establishment of a massive reserve in the Sahara Desert by Niger.

For more visit:
http://news.mongabay.com/2012/0307-hance_termit_niger.html