| The Queensland Minister for Sustainability issued a press release thanking the students of The School for Field Studies, Center for Rainforest Studies, for their efforts in helping to clear 40 Mile Scrub National Park from the invasive and destructive latana vines. Read the Queensland press release The Australian Environmental Protection Agency (EPA), which includes the Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service (QPWS), is a department of the Queensland Government. The EPA strives to protect Queensland's natural and cultural heritage, promote sustainable use of its natural capital and ensure a clean environment. http://www.epa.qld.gov.au Read about the students' experience in News from the Field
"To help restore the land, we removed thousands of invasive lantana plants from around 1.5 hectares of land in Forty Mile Scrub National Park. We learned the negative impacts of invasive species and how they can be removed, while we improved the chance of survival for many other fragile species... The places I saw and life experiences I gained have made a definite impact on how I view the world around us." - Dana Leeper, Hollins University
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