The winners of the NWC 2014 rehabilitation grants have been announced. The winners are:
- Dr Rosemary Austen – Wildcare Queanbeyan
- Bev Marsh – Native Animal Trust Fund
- Mandi Griffiths – Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services
- Judith Hopper – Native Animal Trust Fund
- Lyn Obern – Wildlife Rescue South Coast
Full details can be found below
| 1st | Dr Rosemary Austen – Wildcare Queanbeyan
Pre-release macropod enclosure extension—materials extra cost $4185 already partly funded—the facility releases about 140 macropods per year |
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2nd |
Bev Marsh – Native Animal Trust Fund
Flying-fox enclosure—built now—additional funds to fit out area 4M x 3M x 2M—12-36 flying-foxes per annum. |
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3rd |
Mandi Griffiths – Sydney Metropolitan Wildlife Services
Flying-fox enclosure extension/renovation to aid catching, cleaning and monitoring of 200—600 animals per annum. |
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4th |
Judith Hopper – Native Animal Trust Fund
Compound light microscope for wildlife specimen analysis to allow speedy identification of health problems—would be available for up to 5 groups in total over the geographic area. |
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5th |
Lyn Obern – Wildlife Rescue South Coast
Wombat enclosure for mange treatment and intensive care. Concrete base, roof, fencing and indoor/outdoor gate flap. |