NSW.Biodiversity
Signs warning of prison time and thousands of dollars in fines for disturbing #wildlife failed to stop dozens of 4WD enthusiasts from gathering on a #river where endangered birds are nesting. https://www.stuff.co.nz/the-press/news/130674551/ute-drivers-ignore-doc-rules-and-hoon-through-rare-bird-nesting-area-on-crate-day #Endangered birds #SUVs #Rivercare #NZ #Conservation
Ute drivers ignore DOC rules and hoon through rare bird nesting area on Crate Day

A large group of 4WD enthusiasts celebrated Crate Day at Canterbury's Ashley River - ignoring warnings to avoid endangering rare native birds nesting there.

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Dec 5, 2022 at 10:57pmWeb
Show threadSeanMaths4EALDec 6, 2022
@Biodiversity the likelihood of getting caught is a much bigger influencer than the size of the penalty. If you want to deter people you’ve actually got to go out there, catch them and ensure a penalty happens. Not just ramp up the penalty