Crop wild relatives seed conservation at Kakadu National Park

A critical case at Kakadu National Park highlights the importance of thorough pre-clearing surveys and expert ecological consultation in infrastructure projects to prevent misidentification of threatened species, which can have significant biodiversity impacts. The study underscores that proactive involvement of skilled consultants throughout project phases—planning, design, and construction—can effectively balance development needs with threatened plant conservation. It also notes the potential for capacity-building initiatives, such as those involving Indigenous traditional owners and international collaborators, to enhance long-term conservation efforts in regions like Kakadu.

Wrigley, D., Norton, S., North, T., & Wirf, B. (2018). Crop wild relatives seed conservation at Kakadu National Park. Australasian Plant Conservation: Journal of the Australian Network for Plant Conservation, 27(2), 20–22. https://doi.org/10.5962/p.373757