Backyard fruit tree netting is one of the major causes of death to local wildlife, particularly the grey-headed flying fox. The animal can get itself trapped and tangled in the netting and if not ...

After 17 years, the Brood X cicadas are waking up again. In some parts of the country, these crispy critters are already creating a cacophony of carnal delights and are on their way out. Whether ...

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 ...

Single-row netting started off as hail protection. Then sun protection. One manufacturer now has a cherry weave for rain protection. But organic orchardists in the Northwest are now hanging ...

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

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 ...

Add articles to your saved list and come back to them any time. For ACT Wildlife volunteers, work is often brutal and around-the-clock. Denise Kay sits with Marg Peachey in the backyard of her home in ...

To help protect local wildlife, new netting regulations have been introduced by Agriculture Victoria, effective from 1 September 2021. If you use netting to protect household fruit trees, vegetable ...