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Borneo bay cat photographed in heavily logged region

The Guardian - Tue, 2013-11-05 08:01
Extremely rare sighting raises hopes that larger mammals are more able to survive in logged areas than previously thought

One of the world's most elusive wild cats has been captured on camera in a heavily logged area of Borneo rainforest together with four other endangered species, suggesting that some wildlife can survive in highly disturbed forests.

The Bornean bay cat (Pardofelis badia) has been recorded on camera traps on just a handful of occasions to date and was only photographed in the wild for the first time in southern Sarawak in 2003. The cat, extremely secretive and similar in size to a large domestic cat with a long tail and either a reddish or grey coat, had been classified as extinct until new images taken in Malaysian Borneo in 2009 and 2010 gave fresh hope for its survival.

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Fears for Scottish salmon farming after China production targets missed

The Guardian - Mon, 2013-11-04 21:37
• Rapid expansion needed to meet Chinese demand by 2020
• Concern that new strict eco standards may be compromised

The Scottish salmon farming industry is struggling to meet a controversial target to rapidly increase production to help feed China's growing appetite for fresh and smoked salmon.

The Guardian has established that Scottish salmon producers have fallen way behind their goal of increasing production by 60,000 tonnes, or 50%, by 2020 to help meet surging demand for the fish from China's middle classes. Scottish ministers now admit that hitting the target is a "challenge".

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ABRS Churchill Fellowships

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2013-11-04 10:33
Following the success of our 2012 partnership with The Winston Churchill Memorial Trust, the ABRS has again partnered with the Trust to offer two fellowships in 2014 to undertake overseas taxonomic research on the Australian flora and fauna. Applications close 19 February 2014.
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New South Wales Estuary General Fishery

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2013-11-04 10:18
Agency 2013 application on ecological sustainability - comments open until 4 December 2013
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New South Wales Ocean Hauling Fishery

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2013-11-04 10:14
Agency 2013 application on ecological sustainability - comments open until 4 December 2013
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SENG AGM and Climate talk

Newsletters VIC - Sun, 2013-11-03 01:35
SENG AGM and Climate talk
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Australian Heritage Strategy public consultation

Department of the Environment - Fri, 2013-11-01 11:26
On 1 November 2013, the Government announced the re-starting of the Australian Heritage Strategy as one of Australia’s key heritage priorities. All Australians are encouraged to participate in the development of the Strategy.
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Public consultation: Great Barrier Reef Strategic Assessment

Department of the Environment - Thu, 2013-10-31 16:38
The Queensland Government and the GBRMPA are currently seeking public comment on the draft strategic assessment documentation.
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Geoscience Australia Reports on ground water resources beneath the Darling River floodplain at Menindee Lakes

Department of the Environment - Tue, 2013-10-29 11:36
The Parliamentary Secretary, Senator the Hon Simon Birmingham has announced the release of the reports.
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Environmental watering in the Mehi River and Carole Creek, Gwydir catchment

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2013-10-28 09:26
For the first time Commonwealth environmental water is being provided to the Mehi River and to Carole Creek in the Gwydir catchment to provide in-stream flows to maintain habitat for native animals, particularly native fish.
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2012-13 Annual Report

Department of the Environment - Mon, 2013-10-28 08:43
Department of Sustainability, Environment, Water, Population and Communities Annual Report 2012-2013
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Strategic assessment agreement signed for offshore petroleum activities

Department of the Environment - Sat, 2013-10-26 06:08
The Minister has signed an agreement to progress a strategic assessment of petroleum activities in Commonwealth waters under the national environmental law. The strategic assessment is expected to deliver regulatory efficiencies whilst maintaining the highest environmental standards.
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Report on Commonwealth environmental water carryover from 2012-13 into 2013-14 and related fact sheets now available

Department of the Environment - Fri, 2013-10-25 16:27
The office has published a report on Commonwealth environmental water carryover from 2012-13 into 2013-14 and related fact sheets.
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Locations and hosting organisations for Local Engagement Officers identified

Department of the Environment - Fri, 2013-10-25 16:13
The regional locations and hosting organisations for six Commonwealth Environmental Water Office Local Engagement Officers have been identified.
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Outcomes of Commonwealth environmental watering

Department of the Environment - Fri, 2013-10-25 16:09
The Commonwealth Environmental Water Office has published two reports produced through monitoring and evaluation projects in the Edward-Wakool and Murrumbidgee river systems.
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Notice WTR2013/2 Non-commercial cross-border movements of musical instruments

Department of the Environment - Wed, 2013-10-23 09:40
Musicians that wish to bring musical instruments, that are made from CITES-listed species, into or out of Australia are required to apply for the relevant import and export permits. Australia does not implement the 'passport' system as described in CITES Resolution Conf. 16.8
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Notice WTR2013/4 andWTR 2013/5 Exports of native non-CITES coral specimens and CITES-listed corals

Department of the Environment - Wed, 2013-10-23 09:20
Permits are not required for the export of non–CITES listed Australian native coral species where they are harvested from commercial fisheries approved under the EPBC Act. Permits will still be required for the export of CITES–listed corals and exporters should ensure acceptable taxonomic names are used.
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Australian simplified list of CITES species - Updated

Department of the Environment - Wed, 2013-10-23 08:24
The Australian simplified list of CITES species has been updated to reflect changes to the species listed on the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species (CITES).
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Notice WTR2013/1 Wildlife Trade Export Procedures

Department of the Environment - Tue, 2013-10-22 20:03
All goods, regardless of value, that require a wildlife permit for export must be reported to the Australian Customs and Border Protection Service on an export declaration prior to being loaded or exported (this includes items being exported via mail).
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Notice WTR2013/6 Permits are not transferable

Department of the Environment - Tue, 2013-10-22 19:50
PERMITS ARE NOT TRANSFERABLE - Permit holders (particularly holders of multiple use permits) are reminded that permits are NOT transferable, unless specifically authorised by the department.
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