Last Week’s Boost to Wildlife Hospitals by Queensland Government Appreciated as Queensland Government Prepares to Remove Native Habitat Next Week.

Written By Nathan Stoneham

Last week, the Queensland Government locked in a $39.6 million boost for the State’s wildlife hospital network.

Next week, the Queensland Government will cut down native habitat on Mount Mee, resulting in injured animals to be cared for by the wildlife hospitals.

Department of Transport and Main Roads will “remove vegetation” in an area alongside Mount Mee Road, which is home to mature Eucalypt Trees. Only 2% of the preclearing area remains for this species. Standing on Jinibara Country amongst state-identified koala priority areas, native birds can be seen utilising the trees’ hollows.

Minister for the Environment and Tourism of Queensland and State Member for Glass House, Andrew Powell MP, said in a Facebook post that he understands the need for the removal of the trees. He can change his mind though - in 2012, he said he was "still to be convinced" of the degree to which humans are influencing climate change - but this year he acknowledged that the science is correct.

Local residents share Andrew Powell’s concern for the safety of Mount Mee Road, respectfully acknowledge that tragic accidents have occurred on the road, and call for safety improvements that do not cause unnecessary environmental destruction.

A petition has reached over 400 signatures, and concerned residents are encouraged to contact the Department of Transport and Main Roads, and Andrew Powell.

You can check if the trees are still standing here.

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Nathan Stoneham
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