NSW Land-Clearing Increases by 16% in 2024, Conservation Groups Criticize Government

Land-clearing in New South Wales, Australia, rose by 16% in 2024, with conservation groups accusing the Minns government of failing to curb habitat loss despite a decline in woody vegetation clearing.

21 Jul, 04:09 — 21 Jul, 04:09

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NSW land-clearing up 16% in 2024 as conservation groups say Minns government failing to rein in habitat loss

Decline in clearing of trees and shrubs offset by sharp jump in clearing of non-woody vegetation Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcast Almost 90 rugby league fields’ worth of woody habitat were bulldozed in New South Wales every day in 2024, according to new government data which shows the state has failed to rein in high rates of clearing. Clearing of vegetation across the state increased by 16% in 2024, reaching...

By Lisa Cox Environment and climate correspondent

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NSW land-clearing up 16% in 2024 as conservation groups say Minns government failing to rein in habitat loss

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