Locals planning to net their trees in spring are being warned to ensure they’re not ILLEGAL.
Wildlife Victoria has recorded over one-hundred and ten cases involving flying-foxes caught in illegal netting in the first six months of this year in Victoria.
Kate Gavens from the Conservation Regulator says there are safer options to use.
Licensed wildlife carers also rescued and rehabilitated more than 400 flying-fox pups between July 2023 and June 2024.
These incidents were reported to the Conservation Regulator and wildlife experts suspect that many of the pups ended up in care after being separated from their mothers, many of whom were likely to have been entangled in household fruit tree netting.
If community members find a flying-fox trapped in fruit tree netting, call an experienced, vaccinated wildlife rescuer to assist.
Do not attempt to touch or handle it yourself.
To find a rescuer, call 136 186 or use the Help for Injured Wildlife Tool: www.wildlife.vic.gov.au/hfiw
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