Flashjack Day
Dalby Herald, Page: 3. Tuesday, 21 April, 2009
Flashjack Day Bring Back the Flashjack Day is set to target the wellbeing of the endangered bridled nailtail wallaby, commonly known as the flashjack.
The species was once common throughout eastern Australia, but now has only three small populations remaining in the Avocet Nature Reserve, Idalia and Taunton National Parks.
The Sporting Shooters Association of Australia (SSAA) in conjunction with Queensland Parks and Wildlife Service, Bush Heritage, WWF and the Bridled Nailtail Wallaby Trust is out to cull feral cats, foxes and wild dogs that all pose a serious threat to this vulnerable species.
The SSAA Qld Hunting and Conservation group have made regular visits to this area so far, removing 72 feral cats, five foxes and 18 wild dogs.
Organisers say this project demonstrates the positive outcomes of conservation hunting in conservation projects.
Bring Back the Flashjack Day was celebrated on Friday, April 17, from 9.30am to 3pm at the Avocet Nature Refuge.
Contact SSAA’s Mark Woods on 0438 098 469.
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