Queensland protects 396,000 hectares of cattle stations, safeguarding wetlands and threatened birds

Queensland has secured major portions of three vast cattle properties across Cape York and the Gulf of Carpentaria, adding almost 396,000 hectares to the state’s protected area network. The Queensland Government says in a press release that the acquisitions cover 137,000 hectares of Kendall River Station, 90,000 hectares of Westmoreland Station, and 169,000 hectares of Cliffdale Station. The land contains nationally significant wetlands, savanna woodlands, permanent waterholes, and habitat for threatened wildlife, including the palm cockatoo and grey falcon.The deal was delivered through a partnership between the Crisafulli Government and The Nature Conservancy, with the Albanese Government contributing $3.5 million toward Westmoreland Station through its Protecting Important Biodiversity Program. The acquisition is one of the largest recent conservation purchases in northern Australia and is intended to safeguard habitat for future generations. Read more details about it here:Three stations, one conservation goalKendall River Station covers 137,000 hectares and protects important swamp mahogany and Darwin stringybark ecosystems. The Queensland Government says the property also pro...