On becoming aware of this situation on Friday, we flew in a veterinary team from @Vets_Compassion. A second vet team was flown in to assist with the treatment of surviving animals yesterday.pic.twitter.com/sSlF43IbLV
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Friends, there is a distressing situation unfolding in Victoria and it has nothing to do with bushfires. Heartbreaking photos of injured and dead koalas from a razed Bluegum Plantation in Portland are circulating across social media. [thread]pic.twitter.com/vLOz0WH1xt
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With the support of local authorities and wildlife carers, Vets are seeking to save as many of these precious animals as possible. We appreciate the of concern from so many caring people, but please know there is no need for further volunteers. We will update when we can.
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MORE INFO: During this time of devastating habitat loss, it will come as no surprise that koalas are seeking refuge in commercial bluegum plantations. The logging of these forests then destroys precious habitat.
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By law, the companies that own these plantations must provide koala ‘spotters’ to identify koalas in trees before logging commences, so that animals can be safely removed and relocated. There is also a legal responsibility to ensure the welfare of koalas after logging has ceased.
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We are still gathering the details as to what has occurred in this case but it would appear that there are various breaches of legislation, including the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, which we will be supporting authorities to pursue.
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Thank you for your prompt and swift action. Please let us know what we can do to help and don't hold back on which companies and politicians to approach to stop this madness.
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@sussanley@DanielAndrewsMP@GladysB etc Demand a moratorium on logging. Ask why they put plantations in old growth forests? This is no longer acceptable - Još 1 odgovor
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It just gets worse in Australia! Seen this latest atrocity
@naomirwolf Our reputation in shatters
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Darling, it's not YOUR reputation. When leaders suck the people can't be blamed for them esp in a weakened democracy.
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Hope these tree and koala killers are prosecuted.
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And the Vic govt for allowing this to happen.
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Čini se da učitavanje traje već neko vrijeme.
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