Who are you gonna call? Barb Busters!

July 7, 2014, 9:54 a.m.

Concerned at the number of native animals becoming caught in barbed wire on fences, Young District Landcare decided to try and do something practical to help.

Concerned at the number of native animals becoming caught in barbed wire on fences, Young District Landcare decided to try and do something practical to help.

They came up with the idea of Barb Busters.

The group recently held two working bees on Young properties, removing over three kilometres of barbed wire.

The first property off Moppity Road forms part of the Douglas Range, sometimes referred to as Black Range, and adjoins Young Nature Reserve, a local National Park.

The second property is in the Crowther area and is part of the Illunie Range.

Both properties are very rich in flora and fauna, enabling the groups to explore the bushland before getting down to work.

Unfortunately, the remains of two Tawny Frogmouths were found in the barbed wire, so the group felt a great sense of satisfaction after removing the barbed wire, in the knowledge that no more Tawny Frogmouths or other native animals would be caught.

One volunteer who helped on both days was Young resident Marianne OToole.

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Who are you gonna call? Barb Busters!