Funding Boost for Feral Pig Control
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About to get
a birds eye view of the feral pig problem. (From
left to right) Paul Smith, John Bean and Mark Willacy
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The Commonwealth Government has allocated $100,000 to the ARF
to continue with feral animal control measures in the Cassowary
Corridor between Babinda and Mossman in Queensland. The Foundation
implemented a feral pig trapping program last year in the aftermath
of Cyclone Larry, which devastated much of the cassowary habitat
in North Queensland. Feral pigs then competed for what little
cassowary food remained in the forest. ARF trappers have now
removed more than 500 feral pigs from critical cassowary habitat.
More Pig News
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There are so many feral pigs across Australia that there is almost a pig for every person. |
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Steve Garrad, ARF Conservation Officer and Paul Smith, ARF pig
trapping contractor recently appeared on an ABC TV Landline program.
Read the transcript here: Feral
pig numbers threaten far north Qld.
If you’re having a problem with feral pigs in the Mission
Beach area call ARF contractor Paul Smith on 07 4068 8732.
www.boarbusters.com.au |
