Gary Dunnett, Executive Officer
This campaign update begins with actions by the NSW and Commonwealth governments that threaten the ability of NPA members to participate in conservation campaigns.
Author: NPA NSW
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Focusing purely on hazard reduction burning is a recipe for future disaster
National Parks Association of NSW (NPA) has expressed deep concern over the devastating impacts of the recent bushfires. The protection of life, property and a healthy environment are priorities shared by our members.
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Helping our wildlife survive during the drought
Dunbogan Bushcare coordinator and NPA member Sue Baker is appealing to residents across the North Coast to help our wildlife through the drought.
‘Everything from insects to large mammals is being affected. Doing it really tough are species that feed on nectar, fruit and seeds (birds, possums, gliders, bats) due to the failure of many trees and shrubs to flower; tree death and now bushfire,’ she said. ‘Bats are even feeding in the daytime and birds species turning up in areas they’re rarely seen in.
Snowy 2.0 will push up electricity prices
Snowy Hydro predicts electricity prices will rise due to Snowy 2.0
A Snowy Hydro report recently discovered by National Parks Association of NSW, predicts that Snowy 2.0 will actually push electricity prices higher, not lower as claimed by Snowy Hydro.
Does Snowy 2.0 ‘stack up’?
In a word – NO!
The National Parks Association of NSW today released a comprehensive research paper which demonstrates that the Snowy 2.0 pumped hydro storage project does not stack up on either environmental or financial grounds and its benefits are overstated.
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