Riverina land clearing rates 'a risk' to ecosystems and farm health

Rex Martinich
Updated June 6 2019 - 9:16pm, first published 5:50pm
SHRINKING: The area within Wagga City Council boundaries has lost hundreds of hectares of native vegetation every year. Land clearing has previous sparked disputes between farmers and developers at Bethungra.
SHRINKING: The area within Wagga City Council boundaries has lost hundreds of hectares of native vegetation every year. Land clearing has previous sparked disputes between farmers and developers at Bethungra.

The Riverina's ongoing loss of native vegetation to land clearing has created a risk of losing native wildlife and damaging farming through increased pests and lower pollination.

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Rex Martinich

Rex Martinich

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Journalist for the Daily Advertiser in Wagga Wagga covering politics and data. Mobile: 0437 853 137 Email: rex.martinich@dailyadvertiser.com.au

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