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In total there were 106 captures. We sterilised most of the new Koalas caught and some that had previously been caught but not sterilised. the only exception was the females with young. Regardless of a few issues on day one, the program ran extremely well.
I want to thank all those involved; especially Lou for her excellent catering. The Gunai Kurnai rangers who were invaluable this year and can now be considered 'experienced'. Ethos for volunteering for the day. The excellent veterinary assistance from Main Street Vet clinic and Di and Jo from DEPI. Thanks to Colleen Wood for assisting and helping us have the extra team running. Harrie Fletcher and Stephen Manning also for volunteering (one day you will get paid for this work). Dave and Louie for again making themselves available for the program as tree climbers. And I would really like to thank Susie Pulis and the volunteers for the effort they put in each day, they were there long after many had gone home for the day ensuring the Koalas recovered and for looking after the Koalas taken into care. It's very much appreciated. In fact, I also thank those that travelled, worked late, helped in preparation and all that were involved - thank-you.
Leona Waldegrave-Knight / Wildlife Management
Environment, Natural Resources & Fisheries,
Gippsland Region | Department of Environment and Primary Industries
