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Eurobodalla flying fox task force chairman Russell Schneider has flagged the idea of creating an alternative habitat for the shire's bats in the task force’s submission in response to council’s draft dispersal plan.
“Residents appreciate that effective dispersal of this enormous colony will not be easy and requires both short term and longer term strategies,” he said.
“One longer term proposal that has considerable support is to establish an alternate and attractive roosting site sufficiently removed from residential and concentrated agricultural operations to provide an environment which is satisfactory to both flying foxes and humans.
“Such a sanctuary would be a positive long term move and could provide opportunities for scientific research into the species.
“Residents recognise it may be difficult to encourage the animals to move to a specific location in the short term, but consider effective planning could make it achievable if pursued over time.”