EnviroMatters-Spring-Summer-2020_

Spring-summer is the peak time for flying foxes in the Ipswich region, and a vital time for our environment. Fantastic flying fox facts

Flying foxes, as native wildlife, are protected through Queensland legislation, with the Grey headed flying fox also protected nationally. Unauthorised attempts to disturb colonies are illegal.

benefits for other native species such as koalas. Flying fox species in Ipswich include Black flying fox, Grey headed flying fox and Little Red flying fox. The ‘little reds’ are nomadic and move in response to the flowering of Eucalypts and paperbarks, and a summer influx can temporarily swell the size of a colony.

Flying foxes play a vital role in the regeneration of native forests. They pollinate tree species that produce nectar at night – trees that are not serviced by day-feeding birds and bees. Flying foxes are the most important species in Australia for pollination and long-distance dispersal of Eucalypt species. This has flow-on

If you see an injured flying fox call Bat Rescue on (07) 3062 6730 .

A new Habitat Gardens program is growing The popular Habitat Gardens program will re-launch on 1 October 2020 with new incentives for participating households in Ipswich. As well as supporting Ipswich residents to transform their yards and properties with native plants, the program will be a way to network and share with council experts and other landowners. Find out more from 1 October on the ‘Landholder Conservation Partnerships’ at Ipswich.qld.gov.au

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