Re Draft Flyingfox Camp Management Policy英文资料.pdfVIP

Maree Treadwell 1 December 2014 Flying-fox Camp Management Policy Review, PO Box A290, Sydney South, 1232 Via email:flyingfox.policyreview@environment.nsw.gov.au Re: Draft Flying-fox Camp Management Policy Considering that the draft flying-fox camp management policy and plan is being issued from the OEH, it is important that the document is humane, sustainable and ethical. It needs to address the protection and conservation of flying foxes at the same time as taking appropriate steps to mitigating their impacts on nearby human settlements. In my view, the policy in its current format does not provide clear guidance, the objectives appear confused, and the plans outlined in the policy do not propose actions that will meet those objectives. The Objectives should be reconsidered and strengthened; particularly from the perspective of conserving flying fox populations (which OEH is legally obligated to do). For example this policy should;  More clearly and forcefully address the potential impacts of urban development on the flying fox camps (not just make suggestions)  Based on the above, provide options to minimise the impact of development and urbanisation on a flying fox roost so as to reduce the impacts of development on the camps  Have more emphasis on the provision of guidance for the management of flying fox camps and foraging habitat areas in the short, medium and long term. This needs to take into consideration the behaviours, habitat and food requirements of the individual species concerned.  Provide guidance for cooperation between stakeholders including land managers, other land owners and residents in the vicinity and other interested p