The new major players in conservation? NGOs thrive while national parks struggle

  • Written by: Hugh Possingham, Professor, The University of Queensland
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It might surprise you to know that not-for-profit conservation organisations own, manage or influence growing chunks of Australia.

Not-for-profit NGOs such as The Nature Conservancy, Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Bush Heritage Australia and Trust for Nature contribute to management of over three million square kilometres, including...

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