Tag #Planned Burns

What are the immediate consequences of the planned 13,000-hectare burn on the already critically endangered Glossy Black Cockatoo population in Victoria?

Planned burns in Victoria threaten the vulnerable Glossy Black Cockatoo population, impacting their already diminished habitat and specialized food source. The proposed 13,000-hectare burn overlaps with their breeding season and could eliminate crucial black sheoak stands, further endangering the estimated 250 remaining birds. This action directly contradicts recommendations for careful management of remaining sheoak forests.