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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