WILDLIFE authorities have put the spotlight on the extent of grey-headed flying fox injuries and deaths from illegal netting entanglements, as organisations unite to educate community gardeners about ...

Q: What sort of netting can I use on a cherry tree that will prevent birds from eating the cherries, and also doesn't snag birds? Also, will ground squirrels chew up the netting? A: Your concerns ...

Fruit tree netting that can entangle flying foxes and birds is now banned in Canberra backyards, with residents facing fines of up to $800 if caught continually using it. The ACT government introduced ...

Victorian gardeners are being urged to ensure they’re using wildlife-friendly fruit netting when trying to protect their backyard crops, as wildlife carers and authorities report a spike in animal ...

WILDLIFE authorities have issued a stern warning to the community following six reports of flying foxes being entangled in illegal residential fruit netting on the Mornington Peninsula this year. The ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them anytime. Animal rescuers have urged the public to stop using wide-holed nets on fruit trees because they are killing and maiming native bats.

HUNDREDS of flying foxes, bats and birds are perishing in the southeast every year because growers are using the wrong fruit tree netting. Black Rock rescuer Bev Brown said she got calls every day to ...

Victorian household fruit growers will need to update netting or face penalties over $3,000 under new laws Wildlife Victoria want commercial growers to abide by the same requirements The Wildlife Act ...

Did you know your household fruit tree netting could be illegal? Legislation advises for use of nets with a mesh size larger than 5mm x 5mm at full stretch. In Victoria, wildlife officers can issue on ...