Millions
of tree hollows - vital homes for many of our native bird and
mammal species - have been lost through land clearing and habitat
destruction as Australia's backyards disappear.
The former Gould League, formed in 1909 to protect
Australian native birds, is now releasing a second edition of
The Nestbox Book as part of its ongoing environmental
program to protect native birds.
Ann-Maree Colborne CEO of
Gould said this classic Gould Group publication has already
helped tens of thousands of Australians provide much-needed
homes for our native wildlife and will help provide many more
homes through this revised and expanded edition.
Nestboxes provide a practical
and real way people can help Australian birds and animals in
their own backyards.
Nestboxes give species including
native parrots, kookaburras, owls and sugar gliders an opportunity
to breed and thrive that they might not otherwise have.
Nestboxes are also great
fun, and provide wonderful opportunities to learn about local
Australian wildlife while watching birds and mammals breed and
settle in to their new nestboxes.
Ms Colborne said, "The Nestbox
Book is a practical and informative book to guide people through
the process of selecting, constructing, installing and maintaining
a selection of nestboxes for a variety of native Australian
birds and mammals.
The Nestbox Book is about
sharing positive and practical messages that empower people
to take real action to make a difference to their environment
and to live more sustainably.
These messages are vital
at a time when environmental sustainability is THE critical
issue, Ms Colborne said.
The Nestbox Book
can be purchased online at www.gould.org.au
or people can call Gould on (03) 9532 0909.
Cost $19.95 plus postage
and packaging.
Review copies available
click
here.
Note: Funds raised from
the sale of The Nestbox Book will be used for funding
of environmental programs.
About Gould
Since 1909, Gould Group (formerly known as Gould League) has
been providing environmental education for the community and
schools across Australia.
Today Gould delivers extensive environment education programs
and sustainability training, mostly funded by grants, donation
and corporate partnerships.
Gould Group is an independent, non-profit organisation and a
registered charity and welcomes donations, bequests or any form
of corporate support for its activities and programs.
Media Enquiries:
Ann-Maree Colborne CEO Gould Mobile: 0412 123 894
Ron Smith Media Communications Gould (03) 9818 5700 Mobile:
0417 329 201
