Not a good time to be taking your dogs out unleashed in areas other than dog off leash areas. Vulnerable wildlife are around and compliance officers are going to be around...other messages for how you can help care for country are below. · Reporting animal observations with a particular focus on foxes and feral cats as they pose significant threat to wildlife. Report injured wildlife to Wildcare Straddie on 0407 766 052. · Keeping domestic pets (dogs & cats) restrained on leads and enclosed in yards as much of the wildlife displaced by fires will be highly vulnerable . · Drive carefully through burnt country and stick to roads and well-formed tracks as much of the landscape is very fragile and also highly vulnerable to erosion. · Be increasingly mindful of wildlife on roads as much of the wildlife of the island has relocated to areas around townships and unburnt areas. · Keep a tidy camp, impacts to wildlife and the environment will be amplified. · Be fire smart.
Posted on: Thu, 16 Jan 2014 03:34:56 +0000
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