NSW Wildlife Rehabilitation Annual Report
This report provides a snapshot of key outcomes for the period from 1 July 2017 to 30 June 2018 in terms of volunteer numbers and animal rescues undertaken by the sector.PREFACE
Most of us at some time are likely to encounter native wildlife that are sick or injured and in need of care. Volunteers with the support of veterinary professionals provide an invaluable service rescuing these native animals and investing considerable time and resources trying to help them recover so they can be released back into the wild.
The draft NSW Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy (OEH 2018) was developed to help support and promote the efforts of the thousands of volunteers participating in wildlife rehabilitation. A key action in the strategy is for NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), as part of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, to improve access to the data collected on the thousands of animals rescued each year. The knowledge generated from this data will inform research and conservation programs for hundreds of native animal species.
The Department is pleased to present this first annual wildlife rehabilitation report. We hope it sheds light on the important work of volunteers and increases understanding about the tens of thousands of sick and injured animals that are rescued and cared for by this sector each year.
We thank all the wildlife rehabilitation organisations and individuals that have submitted data for this report and acknowledge their ongoing contribution to animal welfare and environment protection outcomes
Download the 2017-2018 report from NSW Department of Planning, Industry & Environment
NSW Wildlife Rehabilitation Annual Report 2018–19
This annual report is the collective story of the NSW wildlife rehabilitation sector.
PREFACE
Most of us at some time are likely to encounter native wildlife that are sick or injured and in need of care. Volunteers with the support of veterinary professionals provide an invaluable service rescuing these native animals and invest considerable time and resources trying to help them recover so they can be released back into the wild.
The NSW Volunteer Wildlife Rehabilitation Sector Strategy (DPIE 2020) was developed to help support and promote the efforts of the thousands of volunteers participating in wildlife rehabilitation. A key action in the strategy is for the NSW National Parks and Wildlife Service (NPWS), as part of the Department of Planning, Industry and Environment, to improve access to the data collected on the thousands of animals rescued each year. The knowledge generated from this data will inform research and conservation programs for hundreds of native animal species.
The Department is pleased to present its second annual wildlife rehabilitation report. We hope it sheds light on the important work of volunteers and increases understanding about the tens of thousands of sick and injured animals that are rescued and cared for by this sector each year.
We would like to thank all the wildlife rehabilitation organisations and individuals that have submitted data to this report and their ongoing contribution to animal welfare and environment protection outcomes.
Download the 2018-2019 report from the NSW Depratment of Planning, Industry & Environment