Biodiversity and habitat loss

Brisbane lies within a global biodiversity hotpot, making it the most biodiverse capital city in Australia. But with the disruption of Aboriginal custodianship came a loss of biodiversity. Now, due to habitat destruction, we have 30 threatened species. Brisbane recently ranked in the top 5 urban areas experiencing the most significant habitat loss.

Ray Kerkhove (2015) Notes on Aboriginal Sites and Use of the West End to Woolloongabba Area (Brisbane)

Sarah Hill et al (2021) Urban Chapter in: Australia State of Environment 2021

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