It’s been a devastating and shocking time for so many, as everyone attempts to recover after the recent fire that struck close by in March. Yet again, tragedy has been felt by so many and this ripples outwards to friends and family near and far.
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It’s easily not noticed just how much this event also impacts upon the homes and lives of our precious wildlife, as well as the health of our remaining forests. There was a delay before anyone was allowed back in to rescue wildlife. The extent of incredible suffering from burns and smoke inhalation for so many is just unfathomable.
Local wildlife rescue groups have been yet again stretched to the max, rescuing and caring for injured and bewildered animals whose homes are not so easily replaced. So many of our native animals are territorial and it is not so simple as just finding another patch of forest for safe release. Much of our native wildlife requires specific types of forest and thrive in mostly undisturbed areas.
Potoroo Palace staff have felt a lucky escape this time from such close proximity to the fires, knowing what it is like to be under imminent threat after facing extreme fire danger in January 2013. If it hadn’t been for the local RFS, many of the animals would have perished and the park would have been destroyed. The staff’s gratitude is immeasurable for our firefighters.
Yet again the question is raised; why do we still invest in and maintain overhead powerlines, and how many more tragedies are to result before rational, long term investments are put into either underground cables or supplying residents with solar panels? These are the questions which staff and friends of Potoroo Palace continually find themselves asking.
Frequently the problem with bushfires is blamed upon our beautiful bushland when the real culprit is swept under the proverbial carpet.
