(Source: University of Western Sydney) The following opinion piece, by Dr Neil Perry, was first published on The Conversation(opens in new window) website. With less than a week to go until the New South Wales state election, there are still major concerns about what the election holds for the state's wildlife and ecosystems. NSW has nearly 300 threatened animal species - including koalas, pygmy-possums, and a number of lesser known species such as Corroborree Frogs and Regent Honeyeaters- and more than 600 species of threatened plants. Both major parties have made promises to save threatened species through (opens in new window) , and the creation of new national parks(opens in new window)...
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