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Biodiversity Workshop a win for our environment Last month Council's Environmental Scientist, Jack Hastings, met with local rural landholders at the Biodiversity Workshop at Tintenbar. The community field day gave local landholders an opportunity to hear from a range of experts to help them manage biodiversity on their properties. Topics included koala habitat restoration, nest box installation, property planning, biodiversity management and weed control. Jack was able to give this passionate group the first look at Ballina Shire Council’s new Koala Friendly Farms guide. This new booklet has been developed to help rural property owners create long-term positive changes, for the benefit of the landowner and the land, as well as koalas and other wildlife. For more information, or to access the new Koala Friendly Farms Guide, visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/Koalas
HOW CAN YOU HELP KOALAS?
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Every koala is precious. The survival of koalas depends on us. There are lots of ways you can help to recover our nationally significant koala population in Ballina. We can all make a difference, here are some tips:
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Report sick or injured koalas to Friends of the Koala on 02 6622 1233 Drive with care at night, especially in koala zones Be a responsible dog owner - keep your dog away from koalas Plant koala trees on your property or join your local Landcare group Get involved – join a local group working to help koalas For more information visit ballina.nsw.gov.au/ koalas
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