Lake Hume Spillway Squirrel Glider Project, Activity 2, 4 October 2012

Purpose: Install nesting boxes for native wildlife in particular the Squirrel Glider a threatend species found within the area.

Funding: Albury Conservation Company.

Activities:

  • Check existing nest boxes
  • Install nest boxes
  • Weed removal

Results:

  • 10 people attended the event including one young child
  • Alison Mathews (CSU lecturer) confirmed a Squirrel Glider nest in a previously installed nesting box.
  • 6 new nesting boxes installed
  • Broome Brush removed from a steep bank next to a waterway
  • Observed many Red Gums suffering badly from dieback with some already dead. The Landcare Group will seek an expert to assess the Red Gum dieback.
Installing nestboxes at the Lake Hume Spillway - Woolshed Thurgoona Landcare Group
Installing nestboxes at the Lake Hume Spillway - Woolshed Thurgoona Landcare Group