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Land Clearing in NSW Increases by 16% in 2024 Amid Habitat Loss Concerns

21 Temmuz 2026The Guardian

In 2024, land clearing in New South Wales rose by 16%, amounting to over 81,000 hectares cleared, which is equivalent to nearly 90 rugby league fields each day. This increase is primarily attributed to a significant rise in the clearing of non-woody vegetation, which surged by 70% from the previous year.
Conservation groups are expressing concern that the Minns government is not effectively addressing habitat loss in the region.
The data revealing the increase in land clearing comes amid ongoing debates about environmental policies and the balance between development and conservation in New South Wales. Conservation groups have been vocal about the need for stricter regulations to protect natural habitats.
The alarming rise in land clearing in NSW highlights a critical failure of the current government to implement effective conservation measures. While the decline in clearing trees and shrubs is a positive note, the drastic increase in non-woody vegetation clearing raises questions about the overall commitment to env…

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