Green Tape Solutions in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia | Environmental consultant

Green Tape Solutions

Locality: Brisbane, Queensland, Australia

Phone: +61 7 5428 6372

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17.01.2022 While most ecologists knew it, it is good to get the official confirmation. You can also read the scientific publication under https://www.nature.com/articles/s41598-020-76364-z

06.01.2022 Very interesting read

02.01.2022 dollars for discs, help save bats from barbed wire *** Fundraising goal met and exceeded!*** Barbed wire is a serious issue for wildlife all over Australia.... Bats, birds and gliders all become entangled on the sharp barbs suffering a slow death unless found and rescued. In south east Queensland, we very commonly rescue flying foxes off barbed wire fences where they are used as security measures. The flying foxes simply can’t see these fences at night and fly into them as they feed on the native landscaped vegetation. Their delicate wings become entangled on the barbs which causes horrific injuries as they struggle to free themselves. As much as we would love these fences to be removed it’s simply not a realistic solution at this point in time. One measure that has proven to be very effective however is bird deterrent discs. These are shiny steel discs that are installed onto the top strand of barbed wire so all wildlife can see and avoid the fence. These discs cost just over $1 each for the disc and the stainless steel peg to install. We would love for our rescuers to have access to these discs so they can rescue a bat off barbed wire and then install these discs on the fence to significantly reduce the likelihood of another animal becoming entangled in the same spot. For just $20 you can protect a 10m stretch of barbed wire fence. Our aim is to reach a target of $1,000 to install discs on 500m of barbed wire fences through south east Queensland. We will always be available to rescue bats off barbed wire but wouldn’t it be great if we could try to prevent it happening in the first place! If you are able to please donate through the Facebook link or via our website link below. If donating via our website, please put ‘barbed wire’ in the donation description. Your donation will not only help bats but our local birds and gliders as well. Thank you for your support! https://bats.org.au/get-involved/donate/ Pictured is Rhubarb, a juvenile little red flying fox who became badly entangled on barbed wire earlier this year. This fence was installed between two flowering trees and she flew straight into it as she went from one tree to the other. Rhubarb sustained serious injuries to her wings but has been able to heal with some extended time in rehab. She’ll be released once the little reds return to south east Queensland.