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.

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Date
29 September 2021
Publisher
Department of Planning, Industry and Environment
Type
Publication, Policies and guidelines, Code of practice
Status
Final
Cost
Free
Language
English
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  • ISBN 978-1-922558-79-4
  • ID EES20210416
  • File PDF 1.2MB
  • 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.