Monthly Archives: March 2011

Cyclone Yasi Response 21/03/11

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CYCLONE YASI RESPONSE UPDATE FROM WTMA & DERM 21/03/11

  • DERM has established 98 feed stations from the Cardwell Range north to Flying Fish Point, and
  • 7000 kg of fruit has been dropped by helicopter and placed at feeding stations.
  • Despite the wet weather, crews have been able to access most feed stations from their work bases at Innisfail, Cardwell and Garner’s Beach.
  • Regrettably, one cassowary was hit by a vehicle and killed on the Mission Beach–Tully Road. This is a timely reminder to drive with care in cassowary habitat.
  • Over two hundred hours of volunteer time has been committed to the program and over 30 landholders are supporting feed stations.

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Cyclone Yasi Response 08/03/11

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CYCLONE YASI RESPONSE UPDATE FROM WTMA & DERM 08/03/11

A downloadable map showing the approximate location of feeding stations is now available via the DERM website.

Volunteers are still needed at Garner’s Beach and Innisfail QPWS to help cut-up fruit. Work at Innisfail is occurring on Monday, Thursday and Friday afternoons. So far, work has only been on weekdays, but, if enough volunteers are interested, weekend sessions can be organised at Garner’s Beach. Continue reading →

Cyclone Yasi Response 04/03/11

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CYCLONE YASI RESPONSE UPDATE FROM WTMA & DERM 04/03/11

As of today:

  • DERM have established 86 feed stations from theCardwellRangenorth to Flying Fish Point
  • 2400 kg of fruit had been dropped by helicopter and placed at feeding stations
  • Ten cameras are monitoring feed stations and are showing cassowaries using those sites
  • Volunteers are still need at Garner’s Beach on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays (and for another week or so also at Innisfail) to help cut-up fruit. Please contact:

Ms Jodie Eden, Community Education Ranger
Email jodie.eden@derm.qld.gov.au
Telephone (07) 4091 8102 Mobile 0427-117854 Continue reading →