Spotlighting Booroolong Frogs

The Booroolong Frog (Rhyaconastes booroolongensis) was once common in western NSW's flowing streams. Today, however, the species is listed as Endangered and survives in only a fraction of its former range, including the introduced populations in the Kootingal and Nundle areas.

Event details:

Join North West Local Land Services and frog experts to learn about the causes of the species' decline and the collaborative recovery efforts underway across North West NSW. Following the talk, take part in a guided spotlighting walk along the Cockburn River and discover what frogs you can find after dark.

You will hear about:

• Decline of frog population in North West, by Phil Spark, North West Ecological Services

• Booroolong frog re-population project and recovery efforts, by Michael McFadden, Taronga Conservation Society

Additional notes:

• A light supper will be provided.

• Please remember to bring a torch or headlamp and appropriate footwear (safety boots or gumboots) if you're joining the walk.

• Connect with local ecologists, frog researchers, NRM professionals, and of course frogs.

Contact persons:

• Angela Baker: M: 0429 368 693 E: angela.baker@lls.nsw.gov.au

• Razzaq Sarker: M: 0448 095 429 E: razzaq.sarker@lls.nsw.gov.au

This event is funded by the Australian Government Natural Heritage Trust and delivered by North-West Local Land Services, a member of the Commonwealth Regional Delivery Partners panel.

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