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    1. Hollows as Homes
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    3. Additional Knowledge
    4. What other information should I include?

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    Additional Knowledge
    • Where does the tree need to be?
    • Finding a hollow?
    • How do I record the trees' location?
    • How do I record the distance to the nearest bushland?
    • How do I know what type of tree I’m monitoring?
    • How do I estimate the height of the tree?
    • Are there other hollows in the tree?
    • How do I estimate the height of the hollow from the ground?
    • How do I estimate the size of the crown/canopy?
    • How do I know if the crown is in contact with another crown?
    • How do I know if the hollow entrance is small, medium or large?
    • How do I record the diameter of the tree?
    • What type of hollow is it?
    • Does the hollow have multiple entrances?
    • How do I work out the direction the hollow is facing?
    • How do I know the angle of the hollow?
    • How do I know the depth of the hollow?
    • What photos should I take?
    • What other information should I include?
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    What do I do ?

    What other information should I include?

    Any other notable characteristics of the hollow or tree that you think are interesting can be included with your information. Such information may include:

    • evidence of chewing around the edge of the hollow,
    • evidence of scratches of feeding grooves on the tree,
    • European honey bees using the hollow or if you have previously observed wildlife use the hollow, and
    • is the tree adjacent to a busy road or a quiet creek?

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