Flying-fox camp management policy

Source: NSW Dept. of Environment and Climate Change
"Three species of flying-fox roost in large numbers in camps in NSW: the grey-headed, black and little red flying-fox. All these species are protected under the National Parks and Wildlife Act 1974. Flying-foxes help to preserve native forests by pollinating plants and dispersing seed. As a result, they have a crucial role to play in conserving native plants and animals. The widespread and continued clearing and modification of native vegetation in eastern Australia has resulted in the substantial reduction of flying-fox foraging and roosting habitat. Flying-foxes are increasingly roosting in camps near urban areas when food is locally available,
where they can disturb residents or other members of the community, and create conflicts. Urban encroachment in areas housing historically-used or irregularly-used flying-fox camps has also resulted in increased conflict between flying-foxes and the general community."