By Chris R.
On Saturday the 5th of January we held our 2019 Bushfire Ready Busy Bee. The forecast was for a hot, dry day, emphasising
the importance of the work at hand - reducing the bushfire risk at the
Sanctuary. With over 160 animals residing in the Valley, evacuating
everyone is a difficult task, hence the need
to make their environment as safe as possible.
The volunteer team were enthusiastic and raking,
pruning and chain-sawing by 8am. Over-hanging tree branches and leaf
litter around fence lines and cages were collected and taken far away from
animal enclosures in readiness for winter burning. The soft leaf tips of
pruned native plants were given to the possums to nibble. Steve provided invaluable assistance by using his tractor with leaf rake attached to clear paths between trees with
highly flammable eucalyptus leaves.
After a productive morning of work, the team spent their lunch break resting in the shade and refuelling with cruelty free
pasta, satay noodles and dessert.
We are so appreciative of the huge
support given by our volunteer busy bee groups – as are the animals. Many hands
make light work and help us help our rescued friends!
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