Queensland is the second-largest state in Australia. As at 2020, it contained more than 1,000 protected areas.[1] In August 2023, it was estimated a total of 14.5 million hectares or 8.38% of Queensland's landmass was protected.[2]
- ^ "Queensland'sProtected Area Strategy: Protecting our world-class natural and cultural values 2020–2030" (PDF). Parks and Forests. Queensland Government. 2020. p. 3. Archived (PDF) from the original on 12 October 2020. Retrieved 30 December 2023.
- ^ "Palaszczuk Government continues to grow state's protected areas estate". Ministerial Media Statements. 4 August 2023. Retrieved 7 November 2023.