A section of the Denman Golf Course will be set aside so wildlife carers can harvest plants for native animals that are in their care. Muswellbrook Shire Council, WIRES (NSW Wildlife Information Rescue and Education Service Inc.), Landcare and St Joseph’s Denman will undertake more planting in this area on Thursday 9 March.
Kailyn McLennanKailyn McLennan from WIRES said, “Appropriate foliage that can be utilised as a sustainable food source for native wildlife in the care of licensed rehabilitators can be scarce, and to ensure the best possible outcomes, having a reliable food source such as this dedicated site is invaluable. We look forward to seeing the true value of this site when the foliage is ready for harvest.”
Council is also working with WIRES to erect more signs to warn drivers about wildlife and to provide people with information about what to do if they come across injured wildlife.
WIRES provides wildlife rescue assistance and advice every day of the year and have been caring for sick, injured and orphaned wildlife for over 35 years. Volunteers are the backbone of the work undertaken at WIRES – but with calls for wildlife assistance increasing annually, more volunteers are always needed.
WIRES have a range of training options available for the community to get involved with the rescue and care of native wildlife; Rescue 101 and Rescue and Immediate Care Course.
For those unable to volunteer at this time, WIRES also offers a free online Introduction to Australian Wildlife course.
Anyone wishing to join in sustainability activities, such as tree planting, should contact Council on 6549 3700 or email sustainability@muswellbrook.nsw.gov.au or follow Sustainable Futures – Muswellbrook on Facebook.
