Why is this project needed?
Since nonindigenous settlement, the arboreal species in our district have suffered greatly from a loss of nesting hollows. Wildfires, like those of 2019-20, have exacerbated that loss. In its priority list of threatened ecological communities the Commonwealth government has identified habitat in our district burnt by those fires.
It can take hundreds of years for tree hollows to appear naturally. BaDL recognised the need to intervene with an interim fix to help our arboreal species survive.
Project scope
The Scenic Rim Branch of Wildlife Queensland project aims to replant tree corridors in the district. BaDL will make and nests for glider and owl species for landholders in these corridors to install on their properties. We will also make nests or nest-making kits for installation and/or construction by local schools.
We will also supply nests to landholders for vulnerable species like glossy black cockatoo, powerful owl and greater glider. Because these nests need to be high up, funding will be required to engage arborists to install them.
Community engagement
Individuals, groups and organisations throughout the district will be involved. Community involvement will enable us to build and supply nests on an ongoing basis. And everyone – including the very young, old, aged, infirm or otherwise marginalised – will share in making a valued contribution to the local environment.
So far, project participants include:
- Beaudesert Mens Shed
- Fassifern Community Centre – Carinity
- Fassifern Aged Care Service (Churches of Christ)
- Boonah Golf Club
- Wildlife Queensland SEQ
- Boonah State School
- Harrisville State School