Wild dogs and feral pigs fitted with GPS tracking devices are revealing how they use the landscape in far western NSW.
Using science to determine wild dog control efforts
Landholders in the Western region encouraged to consider pig strength meat baits
Landholders in the Western region encouraged to consider pig strength meat baits
Landholders in the Western region wanting to control feral pigs are being encouraged to consider meat baiting, with those that participated in the recent control program for wild dogs eligible to obtain pig strength meat baits which are not currently available throughout wider NSW.
Fencing funding for invasive pest species
Fencing funding for invasive pest species
Landholders, drought-declared local governments, industry bodies and natural resource management groups are invited to apply for another round of funding under the Queensland Feral Pest Initiative, which supports projects that combat pest animals and weeds.
EPA issues fine for breach of dog baiting rules
EPA issues fine for breach of dog baiting rules
The NSW Environment Protection Authority (EPA) is reminding landholders to use pesticide baits correctly after a landholder was fined for multiple alleged non-compliance when using fox and wild dog baits.
Farmers call for feral pig cull
Farmers call for feral pig cull
The National Farmers’ Federation has called on governments to act immediately to control Australia’s 24 million-strong feral pig population.
Dog Fence project rebuilding hope
Dog Fence project rebuilding hope
The $25 million project to repair South Australia’s ailing dog fence and restore pastoralists faith in their future is underway.
Exclusion fence cluster in NSW high country
Exclusion fence cluster in NSW high country
Exclusion fence cluster for protection from wild dogs near Armidale New South Wales.
Community approach to combat key regional pests
Community approach to combat key regional pests
Community co-ordinated efforts against local priority pest plants and animals are set to ramp up across large areas in the Mid-West and South-West regions.
Extensive knockdown of feral pigs
Extensive knockdown of feral pigs
Pigs will push through fences, usually next to a post or picket and these holes are then used by other animals. Mud or coarse bristly hair on the wire or post indicates feral pigs.
Multi-tool approach to wild dog control
Multi-tool approach to wild dog control
National Wild Dog Management Coordinator Greg Mifsud, says Victoria is at the forefront of implementing integrated wild dog management.
