VITEC
Stadiums and venues around the world recognise that success hinges on more than just what happens on the pitch. More than ever, fan engagement within each facility is a critical part of the overall…
read moreWith housing availability not just a human challenge in Sydney, a new multi-pronged research program will identify and assess housing for native wildlife in urban areas.
Launched today - World Wildlife Day - the Hollows as Homes program is being administered by staff from the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney, Australian Museum and University of Sydney. The program aims to provide the first landscape assessment of hollow resources.
Dr John Martin, Wildlife Ecologist at Botanic Gardens & Centennial Parklands explains “clearing of native vegetation and loss of tree hollows are both key threatening processes for biodiversity in NSW.
“These threats can be even more pronounced in urban areas like Sydney where competition for limited resources is high - (such as) tree hollows.
“This project aims to educate the community on identifying trees that are acting as key habitat for hollow-dependent fauna in the Sydney Metro region and to assess characteristics associated with hollow-usage by wildlife.
“Our initial focal area is the Greater Sydney Region and we will be rolling out the program over the coming 12 months, with future plans to then extend the study into rural and agricultural lands beyond.
“The theme for World Wildlife Day in 2016 is ‘the future of wildlife is in our hands’ – and this project is a perfect citizen science project that gives simple and practical ways of making a real difference in our urban environment.
“While we have a small team coordinating the work, the success of the project will rely on the wider community getting involved.”
“Understanding the ways in which our native wildlife interact with tree hollows is the first step, then education and awareness amongst public and private landowners is crucial to the project’s success. The community will be encourage to observe and register active hollows, including which types of animals and birds respond to which types of tree species.”
The project will deliver valuable insights for urban planners and policymakers. Guidelines and recommendations for local councils and other public landowners on vegetation management practices that will encourage the conservation and availability of tree hollows for wildlife use.
The project has already gathered plenty of momentum with 13 members of the Sydney Coastal Councils Group and an additional 17 Sydney Local Councils already engaged. The NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and Birdlife Australia have also provided letters of support.
This project is supported by the Sydney Coastal Councils Group, through funding from the Australian Government.
30 councils are also involved in the project and are Auburn, Bankstown, Camden, Campbelltown, Canada Bay, Canterbury, Fairfield, Holroyd, Hunters Hills, Hurstville, Kogarah, Ku-ring-gai, Lane Cove, Leichhardt, Manly, Marrickville, Mosman, North Sydney, Parramatta, Penrith, Pittwater, Randwick, Rockdale, Strathfield, Sutherland, Sydney, Warringah, Waverley, Willoughby, Woollahra. In addition, the NSW Office of Environment and Heritage and Birdlife Australia are supportive of Hollows as Homes.
A website is also being established to register hollows and report sightings. This will soon be available to access at www.rbgsyd.nsw.gov.au
Images courtesy of the Royal Botanic Gardens Sydney.
3rd March 2016 - UNITED NATIONS MARK WORLD WILDLIFE DAY WITH A GLOBAL CALL TO SAVE ENDANGERED SPECIES
14th December 2015 - NEW PUBLICATION CHARTS THE HISTORY OF ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN SYDNEY
6th December 2015 - SYDNEY ROYAL BOTANIC GARDENS TO OPEN ‘CATHEDRAL OF PLANTS’ IN ITS BICENTENARY YEAR
4th August 2015 - CURRUMBIN WILDLIFE SANCTUARY ECHIDNA FOUND SAFE AND WELL
20th November 2014 - IUCN SUMMIT DELIVERS MAJOR COMMITMENTS TO SAVE EARTH’S MOST PRECIOUS NATURAL AREAS
3rd May 2013 - CANBERRA’S WOODLANDS RESTORED AND RECONNECTED
Support our industry news service
We hope that you value the news that we publish so while you're here can we ask for your support?
As an independent publisher, we need reader support for our industry news gathering so ask that - if you don't already do so - you back us by subscribing to the printed Australasian Leisure Management magazine and/or our online news.
The Complete Guide to Leisure Industry Products & Services.
Stadiums and venues around the world recognise that success hinges on more than just what happens on the pitch. More than ever, fan engagement within each facility is a critical part of the overall…
read moreTPEC Pool Enclosures provide a large range of premium commercial and residential retractable swimming pool, spa and terrace enclosures throughout Australia, servicing residential, local government…
read morePerfect Gym Solutions is a software as a service (SaaS) solution purpose-built to service the fitness industry, with over 1000 clients servicing over two million gym members across 40 countries making…
read moreABOUT Again Faster is a Brisbane based, Australian owned supplier of strength and conditioning and functional fitness equipment. With nearly 10 years experience in the Australian market, we are…
read moreSeatGeek is a search engine and mobile-focused ticket marketplace that allows fans to buy and sell tickets for live events. As of August 2018, SeatGeek has exited the Australian, New…
read moreSince 1989 Elite Pool Covers have designed and manufactured an extensive range of high quality affordable manual,semi-automatic and fully-automatic pool cover systems for the harsh Australian…
read morePathMinder Pty Ltd have partnered with AllUser Industries srl to bring Europe’s most advanced high security portals to the Australian and New Zealand markets. AllUser Industries started to…
read moreInterQuad (International Quadratics) With a combined legacy spanning over 150 years, International Quadratics (founded in 1976) and Pierce Pool Supplies (originally established in 1898 as A H…
read moreGet your business noticed in our targeted directory. Viewed by 10,000 industry professionals per week!