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Costa Georgiadis on how to stop Australia's invasion by feral species
May 16, 2024
Costa Georgiadis, an expert on biodiversity conservation and gardening, discusses the urgent need to combat invasive feral species in Australia. Topics include the ecological devastation caused by invasive species, embracing love for the land and culture, biodiversity conservation, empowering communities for environmental protection, challenges of managing feral horses in alpine ecosystems, and progress in addressing invasive species.
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Quick takeaways
- Conservation efforts are urgently needed to protect Australia's unique biodiversity from invasive species like red fire ants and feral horses.
- Community engagement and aligning economic interests with ecological sustainability are crucial for effective environmental preservation in Australia.
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Australia's Devastating Ecological Invasions
The introduction highlights Costa Georgiatus and Andrew Cox discussing the environmental threats posed by invasive species in Australia, tracing back the start of ecological challenges to the arrival of the first fleet in 1787. The conversation reveals how exploitation and disregard for the Australian environment's value led to the current state where native species are facing extinction due to invaders like red fire ants and feral horses.
