Peter Fuller wrote:
This thread got me thinking; We can do all we can to preserve remanant habitats,
but if the surrounding areas aren't planned correctly, then the wildlife that
could
use them, may be deterred by other species attracted to the area.
I think town planners should have Birders as consultants! : )
Town planners by some form or another do have consultants advise them on
flora/fauna
matters (there are elements of the biota other than just birds to consider) -
that's
mostly what I do for a living! The real problem is that these things are dealt
with on a case by case basis, and no real account is taken of cumulative impacts
or broader trends. Australian White Ibis are uppermost in the thoughts of
landfill
managers, airport managers, local picnic spot managers, etc. - but there's not
much
in the way of coordinated consideration going on for this or other opportunistic
native beasts. Cheers, Lawrie
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Lawrie Conole
Senior Ecologist
Ornithology &Terrestrial Ecology
Ecology Australia Pty. Ltd.
Flora and Fauna Consultants
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FAIRFIELD VIC 3078 Australia
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