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Two red and blue macaws hide in the branches and leaves of a tree.
Thursday, 22 Oct 2026

New high-tech maps reveal that hidden differences in the Amazon’s forest canopy shape where birds live, offering a powerful new tool to protect the rainforest’s most vulnerable species.

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A gumtree stands in front of a forest fire in Tasmanian bushland.
Wednesday, 30 Sep 2026

As Australia heads into bushfire season, a new satellite-based mapping tool, developed by researchers at the Fenner School of Environment & Society, is giving communities unprecedented local insights into vegetation dryness and fire risk, helping them better prepare for the months ahead.

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A sandy woodland at sunset.
Monday, 07 Sep 2026

Indigenous Protected Areas have grown to protect more than half of Australia’s conservation estate, combining Traditional Owner stewardship, cultural knowledge and modern science to safeguard nature for future generations.

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