Protecting Australia’s Lake Eyre basin means getting our priorities right

摘要: Australia’s Lake Eyre is perhaps best known as the continent’s largest lake, and for rare floods that bring desert to life. But much more than a lake. Taking into account rivers drain it where they come from, Basin one of inland draining systems in world, size Germany, France Italy combined. It home many natural wonders, such Uluru, species threatened wildlife. also by invasive animals plants, climate change. How can we protect basin, given finite funds? In two studies (published this week Global Change Biology Journal Applied Ecology) CSIRO reports show managing feral pigs most effective ways ensure basin remains healthy future.