The Queensland Government has been busy and some of that recent 'busy-ness' will impact on the environment. In issue 15 of my.Wildlife eBulletin you can find out how new government planning and funding is likely to affect wildlife. There are opportunities to comment via email, online survey and e-petition. 

We also bring you news of improved wildlife services and project updates. Read, enjoy and be informed with my.Wildlife.

The future of Moreton Bay

The Environmental Protection Agency is carrying out its scheduled 10-year review of the zoning plan for Moreton Bay Marine Park. This 3-stage Zoning Plan Review is the opportunity for the community to help plan the future of Moreton Bay in south-east Queensland.

You can shape the future plan.

Environment figures little in budget

The Queensland Government budget handed down on 5 June 2007 included little new cash for the environment but did continue funding vital programs such as new acquisitions for the protected area estate, and money to improve south-east Queensland’s waterways.

Read our summary of the 2007 budget funding for wildlife and the environment.

Platypus project name change

To better reflect the focus of our successful platypus monitoring and survey project, Platypus Care is changing its name to PlatypusWatch. Look out in our next eBulletin for the latest results from our Moggill and Oxley Creeks surveys.

In the meantime, find out more about platypus in our latest species profile.

Queensland State climate strategy

Have your say on Queensland's climate plans.

ClimateSmart 2050–Queensland Climate Change Strategy is the State government’s response to the climate change debate. The Queensland Government is asking for comments and feedback on the strategy and issues relating to climate change by 4 July 2007.

Comment on ClimateSmart 2050

Population ePetition

A new Queensland Parliament ePetition is encouraging Queensland residents to persuade the State government that the population of south-east Queensland must be sustainably managed.

The ePetition is sponsored by Debra Henry of Thornlands who says, ‘If you are concerned with the rate of population growth in SEQ and want to ensure that the SEQ region is not legally locked into non-negotiable, high growth for the next 20 years . . . then sign this on-line e-petition.’

Find out more about the online petition and the population issue in south-east Queensland.

Brisbane bat care group

Brisbane Bat Care Inc. is a new bat conservation group whose motto is rescue.education.conservation.habitat. The group covers Greater Brisbane and offers rescue and rehabilitation services plus other activities to create awareness of the value of bats. Contact their bat rescue helpline on +61 7 3321 1229. Find out about Brisbane Bat Care Inc.

Subscribe, win and watch with WAM

The winter 2007 issue of Wildlife Australia Magazine (WAM) will be out next week, packed full of great photos and fascinating stories. New subscribers who pay 1 year’s subscription will win a free top quality BBC wildlife DVD. Already a WAM subscriber? Give a new gift subscription to WAM and you will receive a BBC wildlife DVD for your own enjoyment. Subscribe online today.

For your diary

Queensland Herbarium seminar series

9 July - Recent research on vegetation thickening with Rod Fensham. 13 August - Fire, rehabilitation, restoration with Geoff Smith. Seminars are held the Queensland Herbarium, Brisbane Botanic Gardens at Mount Coot-tha.

Call +61 7 3896 for bookings and information.

Climate change workshops for landholders

AgForce Climate Change Workshops have been developed to help property owners and managers extend their knowledge of local and regional impacts of climate change. Next workshops Kilcoy, 18 June; Toogooloowah, 19 June; Boonah, 21 June.

For more details call +61 7 4699 5520.

For more information about this and other events visit the WPSQ Green Diary

Wildlife Queensland Newsletter

You can download a full colour copy of the Wildlife Queensland Winter 2007 newsletter (~770kb). If you also receive a hardcopy of the newsletter, but would rather just download the pdf format file, please cancel your hardcopy by email with your name, address and reference number (if known).

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