$180 million boost to National Reserve System
Source: Australia. Minister for the Environment, Heritage and the Arts. Media Release
"Federal Environment Minister Peter Garrett has announced a $180 million boost to Australia’s National Reserve System, as part of the Government’s $2.25 billion Caring for our Country initiative.
Mr Garrett said $180 million would be rolled out over the next five years, to help partners such as conservation groups, farmers, Indigenous communities and all levels of government to create new reserves and protected areas. "