From FriendsNET (23/10.24)…
Dark Sky Victoria highlights how light pollution impacts wildlife
International Dark-Sky Association Victoria Inc. is a not-for-profit organisation. IDAVic has been formed from a group of like minded Victorians who want to see the quality of the night sky retained for future generations. Australian night skies are still some of the darkest on the planet. IDAVic aims to provide information, and support to any person, organisation or business that shares the organisation’s aims.
You can read about IDAVic here https://www.darkskyvic.org/about/ . IDAVic has recently produced a brochure about how light pollution impacts wildlife.
As we all work on our various patches, trying to improve and manage them and encourage more wildlife, it is important to consider how we can work to protect and restore the natural nighttime environment. DCCEEW has developed a set of guidelines about the impacts of artificial light on wildlife that are worth a read.
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