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City of Whitehorse – Habitat Improvements – Artificial Hollows for wildlife.

Treetec artificial chainsaw hollow for wildlife - Whitehorse project. Occupied by Australia Owlet-nightjar. Internal cavity view by extension pole camera.
Treetec artificial chainsaw hollow for wildlife – Whitehorse project. Occupied by Australia Owlet-nightjar. Internal cavity view by extension pole camera.

In early 2020 our Treetec arborists and ecologists installed 148 artificial chainsaw hollows in urban parks throughout the City of Whitehorse.

In spring 2022 we returned to survey the hollows with the help of some awesome volunteers, and we were excited by the results.

Treetec artificial chainsaw hollow for wildlife - Whitehorse project. Occupied by Australia Rainbow Lorikeet nest and 2 eggs. Internal cavity view by extension pole camera.
Treetec artificial chainsaw hollow for wildlife – Whitehorse project. Occupied by Australia Rainbow Lorikeet nest and 2 eggs. Internal cavity view by extension pole camera.

We observed a number of different species using the artificial chainsaw hollows, with wildlife occupancy rates around 79% across the entire project. A fantastic result.

With support from City of Whitehorse, we aim to continue to monitor these artificial wildlife hollows over an extended period to gather some valuable data on their ability to provide wildlife homes over time.

Treetec arborist and volunteers monitoring occupancy of artificial wildlife hollows created with chainsaws after 2 years. Result 79% wildlife occupancy.
Treetec arborist and volunteers monitoring occupancy of artificial wildlife hollows created with chainsaws after 2 years. Result 79% wildlife occupancy.

Thanks to Jon, Kirra & Mark for assisting with the survey.

Visit our Introduced Wildlife Hollows webpages for more information on Treetec construction techniques of artificial wildlife hollows.