More trees, fewer roads!

A CSIRO report shows how important insectivorous bats are, their crucial role in ecosystems and the benefits to human society. We now know microbats are using Melbourne’s open green spaces.

To encourage the diversity and activity of insectivorous bats in urban landscapes, we recommend retaining and increasing indigenous vegetation surrounding open areas in urban parks, as well as more strategic planning of new urban parks that further increases tree density in cities.

Yet another good reason to grow and plant more indigenous plant species! See here for the report:

If you would like to join us for a microbat discovery tour, here are the details:

6pm 29 March at the BBQ shelter near the main carpark on Todd Road, Port Melbourne.

Let us know you are coming: contact@westgatebiodiversity.org.au.