Greater Geelong, VIC protects grey-headed flying foxes in local park with smart irrigation system

Greater Geelong, VIC Grey-Headed Flying Fox Smart Irrigation

The grey-headed flying fox is considered a vulnerable species with high susceptibility to heat stress. Greater Geelong and community organizations installed climate sensors in trees surrounding a flying fox colony in Eastern Park. The sensors evaluate temperature and humidity with nearby smart sprinklers activated to cool the colony. Recent sensor data are available for public review in the council's Data Exchange platform.

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Greater Geelong, VIC

City in Victoria

Australia