Karen Pearson wrote:
> I thought that the recommended management now suggested in removing possums
> from your roof was to block their entry points in the roof and provide them
> with an alternative nest box nearby outside.
>
> The below NPWS site has a good outline of the method and has a very
> sensible reason for doing this method mentioned at the bottom of the site;
> http://www.npws.nsw.gov.au/wildlife/possum.html
> "By providing a possum-house, you are encouraging the possum to stay and
> claim your yard as its territory. The possum will then discourage other
> possums from moving into your roof and yard. By making friends with a
> possum, you can help to conserve the species and learn about their way of
> life at the same time."
I agree with all of the above, whenever possible.
John Dengate is an irregular guest on Burkes Backyard and is, I think, a NPWS
officer.
> Regarding
> personalities ---- I've always liked John Dengate and I know he has
> written a book "Attracting Birds to Your Garden". Is he part of NPSW?? I
> remember hearing my parents say they loved his regular wildlife radio show,
> probably on the ABC.
>
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