Welcome to December's my.Wildlife eBulletin, the final issue for 2006. Wildlife Queensland only started sending out eBulletins at the beginning of this year but we've found it a wonderful way to keep you in informed about wildlife issues. We hope you've enjoyed receiving these regular updates.

And what a year it has been for wildlife and conservation! Remember some of these topics we've put you in touch with?

On the legal side

There was the recent triumph of the legislation permanently banning the recreational shooting of duck and quail.

And just last month we announced the landmark decision in which saw bats flying free when a fruit farmer was ordered to dismantle the electric grids he had used to kill thousands of flying foxes.

People and Conservation

In October we acknowledged the loss of Steve Irwin and welcomed Lindy Nelson-Carr as Queensland's new Environment Minister.

In August a lucky member signed the Queensland Government ePetition to Save our Bushland and won tickets to the Queensland premiere of 'An Inconvenient Truth', the movie that got the whole of Australia talking about climate change.

All About Wildlife

The eBulletin also carried news about Wildlife Queensland activities: the funding for the survey to find the spotted-tail quoll around North Beaudesert; we invited you to take part in the Platypus Care survey training in the river catchments around Brisbane; we asked for your input to the curlew management plan for Moreton Bay , and we introduced the Queensland Glider Network.

Best wishes to all our subscribers for 2007.

Christmas Appeal

Wildlife needs your voice and your support. Wildlife Queensland receives no ongoing government funding and we rely on donations and fundraising to keep up our activities and run programs.

We are one of the oldest and most respected conservation organisations in the State. We want to continue to build on build on our experience and success to work for wildlife into the future.

You can donate to our annual Christmas appeal by completing the donation form or donate online .

For your diary

Wildlife Queensland at Woodford

Wildlife Queensland will have a stall at Woodford Music Festival 27 December 2006-2 January 2007. Take time out from the music to say hello to our volunteers and staff.

Wildlife Queensland's Water Policy

The deadline for submissions to Wildlife Queensland's water policy has been extended to 8 January 2007. Input can only be accepted from financial members of Wildlife Queensland. Join now.

Batty Boat Cruises 2007

Book now for the next two Batty Boat Cruises of 2007 for Sunday 4 February and Sunday 4 March.

Two Fires Festival 2007

The second Two Fires Festival will be held in Braidwood, NSW, in 31 March-1 April 2007. The festival is inspired by the work of Judith Wright and her twin enthusiasms for environment and reconciliation. Judith Wright was a founder and patron of the Wildlife Preservation Society of Queensland. Find out more about the festival.

For more information about this and other events visit the WPSQ Green Diary

Wildlife Queensland Newsletter

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