Tasmania's forest practices system has failed to protect all breeding habitat for the parrot and is increasing its extinction threat.
Resources Minister, Guy Barnett, often rants about protesters targeting lawful activities, but it seems like he’s the one with a problem following the law.
This work was supported by The Tree Projects, BirdLife Tasmania and the Wilderness Society. It is an enormously significant report.
The delightful swift parrot is on the brink of extinction, and only hundreds of birds exist.
What is Forestry Tasmania's plan to protect the swift parrot, which is down to 300 individual birds.
For the swift parrot recovery plan over the four years, there is $1 million. As you are aware, according to ANU researchers we're down to about 300 birds.
The Australian National University study that was released on 2 December showed that the swift parrot is down to an estimated 300 individual birds.
ANU research released yesterday confirming the critically endangered Swift Parrot has plummeted in numbers to ‘less than 300’ is deeply concerning.
The news from ANU researchers yesterday that the critically endangered Swift Parrot has plummeted in numbers to less than 300 is appalling.
Today’s swift parrot population report is horrifying. This precious bird is teetering on the brink of extinction.