The Grey-headed Flying-fox is listed as a vulnerable species
under both Commonwealth & NSW legislation (2001).

Population estimates indicate a 30% decline 1990-2000.

There were many millions in 1930's and less than 450,000 in 2004.

Why are bats important?

• Nectar and fruit feeding bats are vital to forest regeneration as pollinators and dispersers of rainforest seeds.
• Insect-eating bats play an important role in the natural control of insect populations.

Why have they declined?

• Loss of habitat due to clearing of native vegetation
• Disturbance and removal of camps
• Shooting as a crop protection measure
• Electrocution on power lines
• Entanglement in incorrectly netted backyard fruit trees

How can bats be conserved?

• Protect their camp sites.
• Protect their food resources.
• Sustainably manage our ecological systems of which they are an integral part.

Who is the Ku-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society?

• KBCS Inc. is a non profit community organization working for the conservation of all bat species especially the Grey-headed Flying-fox.
• The continued work of KBCS Inc. is reliant on receiving government grants and public donations.

What can you do to conserve bats?

• Join Ku-ring-gai Bat Conservation Society Inc. and receive the Friends of Bats newsletter.
• If you live in Sydney you can:
  • Help with the habitat restoration project.
  • Help with the community education program.
  • Give a tax deductible donation to the Bat Conservation Gift Fund.

   

Last modified by Helen Logie on 2007/04/21.