Tasmanian devils, kelp forests among hundreds of species not recommended for recovery plans

Adam Holmes
September 21 2021 - 12:30pm
ENDANGERED: Facial tumour disease caused a drastic reduction in devil numbers.
ENDANGERED: Facial tumour disease caused a drastic reduction in devil numbers.

The Tasmanian devil, giant kelp forests, whale shark and sei whale are among hundreds of endangered species recommended to no longer have recovery plans under proposed changes by the Environment Department.

Adam Holmes

Adam Holmes

Journalist at The Examiner and Advocate, Tasmania

From Adelaide to south-west Victoria, Bendigo to Tasmania, I've provided in-depth stories in politics, environmental affairs, issues facing disadvantaged communities, legal affairs and much more. Contact me at adam.holmes@examiner.com.au or on Twitter at @adamholmes010

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