Code of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Flying-foxes
The Code of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Flying-foxes is intended for those authorised to rescue, rehabilitate and release flying-foxes.
Publisher: Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Cost: Free
Language: English
ISBN: 978-1-922558-79-4
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ID: EES20210416
File: PDF 1.12 MB / Pages 40
Name: code-practice-injured-sick-orphaned-flying-foxes-210416.pdf
The code has been developed to ensure the welfare needs of these flying-foxes are met and the conservation benefits stemming from their rehabilitation and release are optimised. It also aims to ensure that risks to the health and safety of volunteers rescuing and caring for these animals are reduced and easily managed.
First published in June 2021; second edition published September 2021.