Conservation Regulator Vic

The Conservation Regulator is increasing surveillance to detect illegal bush raves in the Grampians and Loddon Malle. More info here: bit.ly/4kfes4P

As we progress our investigation into the poisoning of hundreds of corellas at Horsham, we’re asking the community to come forward with information. More info:👉 bit.ly/4q1f5RI

A night-time surveillance operation targeting firewood thieves in the Wandong Regional Park has led to a man being convicted and fined. Read more here: bit.ly/4aTvaEb

🎄 Before we wrap up the year (and the presents), here’s a look back at what we achieved in 2024–25! • significant investigation outcomes • meaningful community engagement Learn more: vic.gov.au/year-review-20…

The Conservation Regulator is seeking information from the public about the use of an illegal steel jawed trap that injured a koala in Warrnambool. The koala was caught in the trap and found in a tree by a member of the public who did the right thing and called a local wildlife shelter. The koala was rescued by a representative of the shelter and the @cfavic. The koala received treatment and was released following veterinary assessments. Anyone with information about this incident or other wildlife crime is urged to contact us visit bit.ly/injured-koala or call 1800 333 000. *** Please Share *** @ConservationReg @DEECA_Vic @VicGovAg

Thinking of gifting a native pet this Christmas? It’s a big responsibility! Before you make the commitment, ask yourself: * What type of food, care and housing do they need? * How long do they live? * What sort of Wildlife licence do I need? For more bit.ly/4i2Pd4e

Summer can be a great time for a trail bike ride. Don't forget to check the weather forecast, bushfire risk and track closures, ride with a mate or tell someone where you are going and pack water, first aid kit and Personal Locator Beacon. For more go to: bit.ly/443azZS

Don’t let your campfire be the one that gets away🔥 An escaped fire can have significant consequences, and people who breach campfire regulations on public land can face serious penalties. Report unattended campfires to 136 186 and bushfires to 000. bit.ly/3pK2GFr

It's World Toilet Day! If you don’t dispose of human waste properly in the bush, it can pollute water, spread disease, and impact native wildlife. 💩 If available, use a toilet. 💩 If not, head at least 100m away and bury waste 20cm deep. 💩 Don't bury or burn toilet paper.

To help keep wildlife safe the Conservation Regulator and five councils (Brimbank, Manningham, Merri-bek, Yarra and Boroondara) are piloting a free net swap program for household fruit growers, partnering with UPPAREL to recycle collected netting. For more bit.ly/4nO63FR

This Goshawk was entangled in illegal household fruit tree netting. It was rescued and released but not all wildlife is so lucky. Does your finger fit through the mesh in your fruit netting? 👉If it doesn’t, then you’re good to go 👉If it does, then it's most likely illegal

An exclusion zone to protect Southern Right Whales at Logans Beach re-opens tomorrow. Logans Beach is a Southern Right Whale nursery site, where females return to give birth and nurse their young. Whales are still about, and distancing rules apply bit.ly/452bhrT

We’re on deck at the Melbourne Boat Show today until Sunday! We’ve got boatloads of information about sharing the ocean safely with whales, dolphins and seals. Don’t miss the boat – come and see us at boating careers and education hub! melbourneinternationalboatshow.com.au

We’re making waves at the Melbourne Boat Show this week and we hope to sea you there! Our officers will be there Thursday -Sunday to answer all your questions about sharing the ocean safely with whales, dolphins and seals. Drop an anchor at our stand and say ahoy! ⚓

Victorian trail bike riders now have a new ride-ready resource! It covers everything from choosing the right bike to licence and registration and safety gear. If you want to ride safe, then treat it as homework. 🤓 So before you twist the throttle go to: bit.ly/4owMVxt

Whales are amazing to see, but if you're flying a drone or aircraft near the coast, you need to stay at least 500m from these gentle giants. It's the law. Fines can reach thousands of dollars, and serious breaches could land you in even deeper water. bit.ly/452bhrT