I think a good case to illustrate what can happen when interest is lost in
overseas territories is what is happening to Britains overseas territories
in the Indian Ocean.
On Mon, Jan 10, 2011 at 1:47 PM, Mike Carter <> wrote:
> I'm back on Birding-Aus after delisting for the trip to Cocos & Christmas
> Islands by David James, Ian McAllan, Tony Palliser, Frank O'Connor, Tom
> Smith and myself from 28 December 2010 to 6/7 January 2011. More on the trip
> to follow.
>
> On reading the archives on this matter, I found some opinions dismaying and
> applaud David for his erudite condemnation. Australian birders have an
> important role to play in maintaining and enhancing the profile of these
> places in the Australian psyche. If Australians, particularly naturalists,
> loses interest in these places, others are ready to move in to exploit the
> resources at the expense of conservation.
>
> Mike Carter
> 30 Canadian Bay Road
> Mount Eliza VIC 3930
> Tel (03) 9787 7136
>
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