Why the TransFly needs to be protected
Although this exceptional region is isolated, it is not immune to development threats. Large areas of native grasslands have been converted for irrigated rice cultivation and almost the entire monsoon forest area is targeted for logging. Numerous roads and settlements are developing in an ad hoc way, which threaten key watersheds.Less obvious but equally devastating threats include introduction of alien weed species, exotic fish species that are pushing out populations of native barramundi and saratoga, as well as introduced deer that have brought about large-scale changes to native grassland systems.
