Code of Practice for injured, sick and orphaned native birds

The Code of Practice for Injured, Sick and Orphaned Native Birds is intended for those authorised to rescue, rehabilitate and release native birds.

Date
16 June 2022
Publisher
Department of Planning and Environment
Type
Publication
Cost
Free
Language
English
Tags
  • ISBN 978-1-922715-68-5
  • ID EHG20220229
  • File PDF 958KB
  • Pages 48
  • Name native-birds-code-of-practice-220229.pdf

The code has been developed to ensure the welfare needs of these birds 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 October 2021; reprinted June 2022 with a correction to Section 8.