# NSW bulldozes 90 football fields of woody habitat daily despite pledges

An analysis reveals that nearly 90 football fields of woody habitat are being cleared every day in New South Wales, despite government pledges to curb land clearing. This ongoing destruction threatens biodiversity and undermines climate goals, highlighting a major gap between policy promises and actual enforcement.

**Importance:** 4/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/jul/21/nsw-land-clearing-increase-report) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 04:09:45 GMT