A public database of Queensland’s flora and fauna has received a multi-million-dollar upgrade.
State Environment Minister Andrew Powell said the WildNet website now showcased more than 40,000 species across the state in a more user-friendly format.
Minister Powell said the $4.7 million upgrade, jointly funded by the State and Federal governments, included advanced search filters and enhanced accessibility and usability by allowing users to customise searches and more quickly find species information.
“WildNet is designed to inspire curiosity and support conservation efforts, empowering users to retrieve data quickly and efficiently,” he said.
“The new-look WildNet opens the door for wildlife enthusiasts and conservation professionals to explore Queensland’s rich natural heritage like never before.”
Minister Powell said WildNet offered users detailed information on Queensland flora and fauna, providing identification, description and location details on native and naturalised plants and animals regulated under State and Commonwealth legislation.
He said the resource was designed to support a wide range of users, from the public to government professionals, in their efforts to conserve and protect Queensland’s unique biodiversity.
“Between 30 to 50 species lists are downloaded each day from the platform.”
