Australia: Tasmania – World Heritage Area Forests Extended

The link below is to an article that reports on the extension of World Heritage listed areas in Tasmania.

For more visit:
http://www.australiangeographic.com.au/journal/tassie-forests-granted-heritage-protection-.htm

Australia: Koalas Now Recognized as a Threatened Species

Koalas in eastern Australia have now been listed as a threatened species. However, the Koala population is growing rapidly in both Victoria and South Australia.

For more, visit:
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-asia-17893014

Australia: Koalas Now A Threatened Species

The link below is to an article concerning the listing of Australia’s Koala as a threatened species.

For more visit:
http://www.smh.com.au/environment/conservation/koalas-to-be-listed-as-threatened-amid-rapid-decline-20120426-1xo22.html