Council calls for community input on Draft Flying-Fox Roost Management Plan

Following extensive consultation with the community, conservationists and wildlife experts, Council has developed a comprehensive Draft Flying Fox Roost Management Plan. 

This critical document, available for review until 31 July 2024, outlines the current status of Flying- Fox populations within the communities urban roost areas and proposes a comprehensive strategy for their future management. 

Burdekin Shire Council Mayor Pierina Dalle Cort said the Flying-Fox Roost Management Plan will provide Council with a framework to manage issues associated with flying-fox roosts/camps around the community. 

“To date, Council has implemented various management actions at roosts within the community,” Cr Dalle Cort said. 

“The Plan includes a range of short and long-term options to support landholders, minimise conflict between humans and flying-foxes, improve awareness, and conserve flying-foxes and the critical ecosystem services they provide.”

“Council recognises the impact flying-foxes can have on residents. Therefore, the plan has been developed in accordance with relevant legislation and incorporates feedback from both in-person and online stakeholder consultations.

“Council is committed to implementing management actions that minimise the impact on the community whilst also encouraging coexistence.

“I encourage all residents to participate in the consultation process, as your feedback is important to the final adoption of the plan.

“We look forward to the community’s active involvement in shaping the sustainable coexistence of Flying-Foxes within the community.”

A copy of the draft plan will be available here https://bit.ly/Flying-Fox-Management-Plan and printed copies will be available at the Ayr Library, Home Hill Library and Council Chambers. Feedback can be emailed to enquiries@burdekin.qld.gov.au or post to 145 Young Street Ayr Qld 4807 or PO Box 974 by Wednesday 31 July 2024.