The VPP involves over 300 people contributing 500+ volunteer days per year across Victoria in Australia's largest private raptor conservation initiative.
Research mile stones
- Since 1991, 1,523 peregrine chicks banded = 60% of total ever in Australia
- 235 (14%) recoveries on all birds
- 100% recovery of adults that were banded as adults
- 95% of nest boxes producing chicks
Management mile stones
- Banksia Environmental Foundation - Award Winner 1999.
- Strategies developed for managing eco-tourism (ie rock climbing)
- Power utilities adopting "raptor friendly practices"
- Ongoing advice service to industry on managing raptors
Community education
Public presentations
- 132 illustrated presentations given to public & private land managers, schools, universities, academics and field naturalist clubs.
- 5 Presentations given to raptor groups in the USA
- 300 volunteers contribute 500+ days per year.
- Press conference to publicise successful return of Peregrines to Melbourne.
- Real time video display in the city attracted 20,000 visitors in its first year.
Print media
- 45 articles
- 4 scientific papers
- 4 information sheets & extensive correspondence
Electronic media
- 18 radio interviews
- 100+ TV news items and 6 program features
- 2 internet sites www.unisolve.com.au/vpp/ & www.ausraptor.org.au
Providing innovative solutions
for conserving raptors
in a modern world.
for conserving raptors
in a modern world.