Parts of Royal National Park closed to avoid overcrowdingIn early October, warm weather in Sydney and easing pandemic restrictions saw parts of the Royal NP closed to avoid overcrowding.
Victoria Government's strategy to protect national parksParks Victoria has released a Grampians Draft Management Plan open for comment. One potentially contentious issue is that dispersed camping is banned. Submissions may be made until 24 January 2021.
Deforestation in AustraliaAustralia is a world leader in chopping down trees and wiping out animals, two questionable accomplishments that are tightly connected.
Weather predictions for this summerThe Bureau of Meteorology's severe weather outlook suggests there is an increased risk of flooding this summer in the east and north of Australia as La Niña makes its presence felt.
Trailside Museum burnt downOn 16 November 2020 the historic Trailside Museum near Tasmania's Cradle Mountain was destroyed by fire following a recent restoration.
Climate changeThe Bureau of Meteorology and the CSIRO have teamed up for the latest biannual report on the climate, and the findings are clear: Australia is experiencing climate change now, and the warming trend is continuing.
This will have implications for water sources.
2019 saw the most extreme heat days on recordSupplied: Bureau of Meteorology
Bushwalk
