are crowded with waterbirds, Gurrung Sea turtles lay their eggs on the sandy beaches of Field Island and West Alligator Head, and goannas rob their nests sometimes. White-breasted wood swallows arrive as thunderclouds build.
Australian economy by increasing exports and creating employment. Guarantees will be given to prevent pollution and habitat destruction. The savannah lands are vast and only a minute area will be mined. Profits from mining will help to develop savannah lands for tourism and wildlife conservation. AGAINST: The destruction of the natural habitat, mining on the traditional homelands of Indigenous Australians, potential pollution of water courses.
This is a Ready-Ed Publications' book preview. Waterbirds gather in huge flocks in the remaining waterholes and the bright yellow flowers of the kapok bush can be seen everywhere at this time of year. Gunumeleng Thunderstorms build in the afternoons. Barramundi move from the waterholes downstream to the estuaries to breed.
Rainforest walk and pontoon access to billabongs. Visit indigenous rock shelters and see rock art. See large stretches of wildflowers and paddle in rock pools. p.48 1. NATURAL Australia’s savannahs are the most intact in the world. They are home to unique fauna and flora. CULTURAL The savannah lands are the traditional homes of various indigenous clans. They contain important sacred and ceremonial sites. ECONOMIC The savannahs are vital for tourism, mining, cattle grazing and wildlife conservation. 2. Savannahs in Africa, Asia and South America have been greatly altered by the settlement of large populations of people, who have changed the landscape to build towns and produce food. 3. Possible answers: the fauna and flora, indigenous culture, landforms and natural features. 4. Indigenous Australians have lived continuously in this environment for thousands of years and have a deep knowledge of the natural cycles of the savannahs. 5. Cattle grazing by European settlers has resulted in areas of land with vegetation cleared, fences erected, non-native plant and animal species introduced.
p.50 1. Some homelands were occupied by European settlers and Indigenous Australians were forced to live elsewhere. 2. The Native Rights Bill recognised formally in law, Indigenous Australians' claim to their homelands. 3. Pastoralism creates employment; allows indigenous communities to return to their lands; and helps indigenous elders to pass on land management skills to young people. p. 51 Cane toad EFFECTS: rapid spread of cane toad populations are decimating food sources of native animals. The toxic secretions on skin can poison any animal that tries to eat the toad. Cane toads do not have natural predators and reproduce easily in the Australian environment. RESPONSES: Trying to destroy eggs of cane toads in water courses; meshing of ponds to prevent cane toad invasion; funding to study measures for cane toad control. Water Buffalo EFFECTS: There are about 150,000 feral water buffaloes in the Northern Territory. Buffaloes consume up to 30 kilograms of vegetation daily. Buffaloes cause damage to grasslands due to their hard hooves, soil erosion and trampling of wetland vegetation. They can also spread diseases like brucellosis. RESPONSES: Professionally culled in wetlands. Buffaloes have been managed for meat consumption for humans, pet food and for their hides for clothing and shoes. Indigenous Australians have permission to herd buffaloes for their own use.
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p.53 1. Closer to Darwin. 2. Farmers have burnt large areas of the forest 67