NT: NT land acquired for conservation

AAP General News (Australia)
04-28-2007
NT: NT land acquired for conservation

BRISBANE, April 28 AAP - The federal government has acquired almost 200,000 hectares
of range and tropical savanna near Kakadu National Park, in the Northern Territory, for
conservation.

Wongalara cost the government $2.1 million and is virtually untouched by humans, Environment
Minister Malcolm Turnbull said.

"Now that the wet season draws to a close, the important work of protecting and rehabilitating
this conservation gem begins," Mr Turnbull said.

"The property contains habitat for nationally endangered species such as the Gouldian
Finch and the Northern Quoll, as well as species unique to the Top End such as the Hooded
Parrot."

Habitats in the area include tall forests, open woodlands, rainforest and wetlands.

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KEYWORD: WONGALARA

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