June 1st, 2023Swinging it: rope canopy bridges help keep wildlife out of danger

Rope canopy bridges have been installed in Wombat State Forest near Springhill to help wildlife move through storm-damaged tree canopies where trees and branches have fallen or broken.

Community groups and residents were invited to help create sections of simple flat rope bridges as part of our Storm Recovery activities. The Department of Energy, Environment and Climate Action arranged for arborists to install the bridges in key strategic locations where they are needed.

Species expected to benefit from the installation of wildlife rope bridges include Common Brushtail Possum, Eastern Ringtail Possum, Krefft’s Glider, Feather-tailed Glider, Brush-tailed Phascogale, Southern Greater Glider and Koala.

A rope canopy bridge will be installed on the Domino Trail as a display and more will be added in coming weeks.

Thank you to everyone who helped to make these ropes and host workshops. If any community members are interested in getting involved, the council says it plans to source more rope and make more bridges. Those wanting further information are able to contact the council’s environmental works officer on 5348 2306.