Environment
Concerns Rise as Government Prioritizes Crop Harvesting Over Wetlands in NSW
Recent emails reveal that the NSW government has delayed water allocations to wetlands, raising alarms about the impact on local wildlife and ecosystems.
Editorial Staff
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Updated 4 days ago
Documents released by a grazier indicate that the New South Wales government has been prioritizing the harvesting of winter cereal crops over the ecological needs of wetlands.
This decision has reportedly led to significant water shortages for these vital ecosystems, raising concerns about the health of local wildlife.
The absence of water has already been felt, with reports of declining populations of frogs and birds in the affected areas.