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Billionaires Pledge $120M to Save Australian Wildlife
10 Nov
Summary
- Couple donates over $120 million to 10 conservation groups.
- Funding targets threatened wildlife and habitat restoration.
- Western Ground Parrot receives $10 million for recovery.
Australian billionaires Alexandra and Julian Burt have pledged over $120 million to 10 conservation groups, marking a significant philanthropic contribution to environmental protection.
Through their Wright Burt Foundation, the couple is supporting initiatives focused on saving threatened wildlife, restoring natural habitats, and broadening conservation programs nationwide.
Among the recipients, the Australian Wildlife Conservancy, Bush Heritage Australia, and Greenpeace will each receive $25 million. BirdLife Australia and Great Southern Land Conservancy are set to receive $10 million each.
The funding will specifically aid in the recovery of the critically endangered Western Ground Parrot (Kyloring), with BirdLife Australia receiving $10 million to combat extinction threats.
Further allocations will support land acquisition, ecosystem restoration, and scientific research, aiming to expand protected areas and bolster native species recovery.
The initiative addresses Australia's growing biodiversity challenges, including habitat loss and climate change, providing vital resources for conservation organizations.
