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Wildlife Box Servicing

Servicing wildlife boxes is a must for any large user group such as councils, wildlife parks and forestry.

Three different options are provided to meet the needs of varying budgets. These options apply on anticipated wildlife boxes either currently installed or to be installed across the council or wildlife zone.

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Basic Service

Wildlife boxes are serviced annually in Spring.

This involves:

  • Ensuring the attachment system is secure, so people and wildlife are safe;
  • Ensuring there is limited impact on the tree, keeping the tree alive and in good shape;
  • Usage by wildlife species is assessed, as is the condition of the wildlife box;
  • The wildlife is cleaned out and new bedding material is added; and
  • A basic three (3) page report is provided which highlights activities performed, faunal usage and the condition of the wildlife boxes themselves.
Choose this Option if:

You require a simple report on the wildlife box and the assets to remain fit for purpose and minimise possible risk to people, wildlife or the associated trees. 

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Basic Service plus Assessment

Wildlife boxes are serviced annually in Autumn, as per above. In addition, the wildlife boxes are surveyed during the Spring breeding period.

For both servicing and survey periods, each box is:

  • Photographed externally, with a date/time a record of activity;
  • Signs of use/habitation are recorded;
  • Internal photographs of traces or wildlife taken;
  • Associated wildlife species in area are recorded; and
  • Details are recorded electronically for each box.

The Assessment is more in-depth and includes:

  • Wildlife box data is reviewed and cross-checked;
  • Data is analysed to determine numbers/percentage of wildlife boxes used, success by park and species type, year-on-year comparisons;
  • Detailed spread-sheet of wildlife box location, height and orientation data provided (including GPS coordinates);
  • Extensive photographic evidence of activities and observations;
  • Additional photographic appendices of other noteworthy records;
  • Google Maps access to site data, either electronic or hard copy provided; and
  • Additional activities such as bee removal or box replacement are provided/quoted, on an “as needs” basis.All of this information is great for reporting, green grant assessment and general promotion on websites or in leaflets.
Choose this Option if:

Within your councils, elected members and senior executives require detailed information about a given project. The Assessment covers all the questions senior staffs are likely to ask. If further information is required, this can be provided. This also provides a more complete picture of the wildlife activities across the year.

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Report, Repair and Replacement 

Includes all points listed in the Basic Service plus Assessment above, plus a form of insurance. 

Wildlife boxes can be damaged by fauna species, particularly by large parrots and possums. Additionally, feral honeybees may take over well-constructed wildlife boxes. Damaged or compromised boxes account for 10-15% of boxes annually. 

This option allows for up to 10% of the wildlife boxes to be removed and replaced due to bee infection, wildlife damage or vandalism. If a greater number of wildlife boxes are affected, the first 10% will be covered and quotes will be provided for the remainder. 

Choose the Premium Option if:

You need a set and forget solution. With an in-depth assessment, lots of great photos for you to display how you wish, plus automatic replacement, bee removal and more. 

 

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