Flying-fox licensing review
NSW OEH commissioned an independent review panel to determine whether the current OEH licensing policy for the legal harm (including killing) of flying-foxes in NSW remains valid (environmentally, economically and socially), particularly for the threatened Grey-headed Flying-fox. The Review Panel considered whether:
- The animal welfare issues that result from shooting are acceptable legally and ethically.
- Shooting of the threatened Grey-headed Flying-fox is impacting the viability of the species.
- Shooting is effective in reducing levels of crop damage, in comparison to other available, nonlethal techniques (including full exclusion netting).
- Industry has the capacity to solely rely on netting.
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Page last updated: 24 June 2011
