Fenner in the News - Bushfires: scientists begin to assess toll on fauna

Publication date
Monday, 25 Nov 2019
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A Koala in a burnt landscape
A Koala in a burnt landscape

More than 2 million hectares of mainly forested lands have been burnt along Australia's eastern seaboard in recent months – and the fires are still burning. Scientists are now beginning to assess the toll of the blazes on wildlife, particularly already endangered koala populations.

Professor David Lindenmayer from the Fenner School of Environment and Society spoke to ABC Radio National.