General News
30 April, 2024
River red gums again under attack
A FORMER Bridgewater resident wants more action from the State Government to control corellas flocking back to the river town. Alan Rothacker said the birds were again destroying trees and risking safety along the riverbank. “Something needs to be...
A FORMER Bridgewater resident wants more action from the State Government to control corellas flocking back to the river town.
Alan Rothacker said the birds were again destroying trees and risking safety along the riverbank.
“Something needs to be done. People have to make some uncomfortable decisions,” he said. “The state of trees is not very good. They (government) can spend a fortune on waterways but not when it comes to the stripping of river red gums.”
The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action said: “Recent years have seen an increase in reports of damage by Corellas to community infrastructure, recreation facilities and agricultural assets. Population increases, urban expansion, reduction in habitat and climate change have contributed to more human-wildlife interactions. This can lead to tensions between the need to control Corellas to protect assets and agriculture and increased awareness and concern for wildlife welfare. “
DEECA says a new community grants program will address agricultural, infrastructural, environmental, and social impacts of corella on communies.