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Australia declares its largest tropical rainforest park mongabay.com August 6, 2008
The 160,000-hectare Kulla National Park is located in the McIlwraith Ranges on the Cape York peninsula and contains the largest tropical rainforest in Australia. The forest houses 57 percent of Australia's butterflies and is seen by scientists as a critical refuge for biodiversity against the impact of climate change. "Kulla" is an acronym for the for the initial letters of the Kaanju, Umpila, Lamalama and the Ayapathu people — the four indigenous groups with historical connections to the area.
"It's also the only region in Australia where you will find links to Papua New Guinea wildlife such the cuscus mammal, electus parrots and emerald green pythons." 20,000 hectares will by used for cattle pasture by local landowners.
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