# WildThings

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**WildThings** is an urban fauna translocation program in the [Australian](/source/Australia) state of [New South Wales](/source/New_South_Wales) developed by [Ku-ring-gai Council](/source/Ku-ring-gai_Council) in 2004 to protect, promote and proliferate wildlife in the Ku-ring-gai local government area.

## Program background

It was noticed in [Ku-ring-gai](/source/Ku-ring-gai) that while bush regenerators intended to preserve habitat and wildlife, in practice some [Bushcare Groups](/source/Bushcare_Group) were responsible for the wholesale removal of weeds which often lessened the biodiversity value of the ecosystem that the volunteers were trying to protect.

In [New South Wales](/source/New_South_Wales), where Ku-ring-gai is located, the state government has many regulations that effectively deny people the opportunity to have native animals for pets. On their web page they have detailed their objections.[1]

In an attempt to create positive relationships between people and wildlife, the program WildThings was created; however due to the restrictive legislative environment around mammals, the program has concentrated on invertebrates, fish and reptiles.

## Initiatives

There are two main components to WildThings:[2]

- The placement of [Trigona carbonaria](/source/Trigona_carbonaria) hives. This program places native bee hives on residential properties, assisting with pollination while increasing awareness of this insect. As of 2011, over 200 hives have been distributed.
- The conversion of unwanted swimming pools into ponds. Baby boomers, in particular, have pools that are no longer being used. Studies conducted by the University of Western Sydney, on a random selection of converted ponds, showed they promote [invertebrate](/source/Invertebrate) biodiversity and their water quality is suitable for recreational use. An added bonus is that a converted pool is essentially a rainwater tank without a lid, making large amounts of water available for a variety of activities around the home, saving potable water, electricity and eliminating the need for chemicals.

## References

1. [objections](http://www.environment.nsw.gov.au/wildlifelicences/cantkeepnativemammals.htm)

1. [main components](http://www.kmc.nsw.gov.au/Current_projects_priorities/Key_priorities/Environment_sustainability/Our_community_programs/WildThings)

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