Appeal for help from Japan!

A first response which implies the Japanese - and Australian -
governments have responsibilities here:

Little Terns are covered by the 1974 JAMBA treaty. In Article VI
Australia and Japan undertake that:

"Each Government shall endeavour to take appropriate measures to
preserve and enhance the environment of birds protected under
the provisions of this Agreement. In particular, it shall:

(a) seek means to prevent damage to such birds and their
environment"

See:

http://www.austlii.edu.au/cgi-bin/disp.pl/au/other/dfat/treaties/1981/6.html?query=%22bird%22+and+%22japan%22


I wonder if a road alignment AND ASSOCIATED WORKS (perhaps
incorporating a bird hide) could be designed to give better
protection to the site.

Michael Norris

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